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Q) How to get Canada Permanent Residency (PR)?

Canada Permanent Residency (PR) is aspired many immigrants aiming for Canada Immigration. There are various ways through which a candidate can gain the Canadian PR. Following are those ways which would help them to gain the required visa:-

1) Canada Express Entry

The easiest way to immigrate to Canada is the Express Entry system. Under this system, the candidates need to register on the Express Entry portal and skilled immigrants are chosen according to their skillset through which they are able to contribute in the Canadian economy. Following are its three sub-categories according to which candidates are classified according to their skills:-

a) Federal Skilled Trades Stream

b) Federal Skilled Worker Stream

c) Canadian Experience Class

2) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Candidates who are not able to qualify for the Express Entry, they are considered under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This program is specific to provinces, as the name suggests, and if the candidate is sponsored by any of the provinces they have to stay within the same province after attaining the PR. Quebec is one of the provinces has its own immigration system which runs apart from all the other provinces.

3) Live-in Care Program

This particular program is designed for those professionals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly or disabled people. If these professionals gain the requisite experience on Canadian soil, then they can apply for Canadian PR.

4) Canadian Family Visa

Candidates who are already the Canadian citizens or are on the permanent residency visa can sponsor their family members. This helps their family members to gain the Canadian PR. Following are the family members classified under this category:-

a) Parents and Grandparents Visa

b) Spouse or Common-law partner visa

c) Dependant Children Visa

5) Business Visa Canada

Canadian Business Visa provides various opportunities for a businessman to gain a Canadian PR. They just need to follow some guidelines relating to investment and experience. Plus they can come to Canada to take part in various conferences and interaction program.

6) Canada Student Visa

Candidates can come to Canadian universities for studying in Canada under the Student Visa. Students can apply for Permanent Residency under the Express Entry system, where they are ranked on various factors.