These three factors largely determine your migration to Canada; what are your intentions when you arrive in Canada, your particular situation or circumstances, and thirdly, which Canadian province or territory piques your interest.
Other determining factors also include; having a relative who is a permanent resident or a valid job offer. Are you an entrepreneur/investor looking to start a business in Canada, a skilled worker, or student intending to work or study or reunite with your family in Canada?
Whatever your immigration objectives are, there are several immigration programs offered by the Canadian government that may fit your immigration objectives.
The following are the 7 fastest immigration pathways to Canada;
1. Canadian Experience Class
2. Quebec Entrepreneur or Investor
3. Start-up Visa program
4. Provincial Nominee Program
5. Federal Skilled Worker Program
6. Live-in Caregivers
7. Family Class Sponsorship
1. Canadian Experience Class
This immigration pathway is for immigrants with Canadian work experience and who have expressed the desire to remain permanently in Canada.
Starting from 1st January 2015, applicants are required to submit their expression of interest by registering through the Express Entry System and must:
have at least 1 year or full-time Canadian work experience (or part-time equivalent) with legal authorization from the government in the last three years before submitting an application.
Intend to live outside Quebec
have the required language ability.
2. Quebec Entrepreneur or Investor
This immigration stream is for immigrants ( foreign investors or entrepreneurs) who have expressed the desire to start a business in the province of Quebec. To be eligible for this immigration stream, applicants must:
express desire to settle in Quebec
have investment capital of CDN $800,000 for investors and CDN $300,000 for entrepreneurs.
3. Start-up Visa program
This immigration pathway is designed for foreign entrepreneurs and businessmen who have expressed the desire to start a business in Canada.
To be eligible for this immigration stream, applicants are required to have the following:
*sufficient language skills: applicants must have sufficient language skills to communicate in French or English, with a minimum of 5 CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark).
*Support from a designated organization: The support can be from angel investors groups, designated venture capital funds, or designated business incubators. You will be required to get in touch with these organizations to evaluate your business proposals and subsequently provide you with a letter of support.
*settlement funds: you must show proof of sufficient funds to start a business in Canada. A required minimum investment capital of CDN $200,000 if it’s from a designated Canadian venture capital fund and CDN $75,000 from the designated Canadian investor group.
4. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Each Canadian territory or province has different immigration streams designed to target specific foreigners.
To be eligible for PNP, applicants must satisfy the province’s eligibility criteria and must intend to reside in the chosen territory or province.
5. Federal Skilled Worker Program
This immigration stream is for foreign skilled professionals with relatable work experience, and education who wish to permanently settle in Canada. Eligibility for this immigration stream is based on satisfying the eligibility criteria, and applicants must apply through the Express Entry System. Application assessment is based on the following:
- Language proficiency (English/French)
- Relatable work experience
- Education
- Age
- Adaptability
- Arranged employment.
6. Live-in Caregivers
Live-in caregivers have the opportunity of applying for Canadian permanent residency if the following eligibility criteria are satisfied:
have a minimum of 1-year full-time live-in employment
acquired Canadian work experience within four years of arriving in Canada.
7. Family Class Sponsorship
Through this immigration stream, Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their foreign relatives, spouses, or common-law partners to become Canadian permanent residents.
