The world's most welcoming immigration system — Express Entry, PNP, Study Permit, and pathways to Permanent Residence.
Canada plans to welcome 500,000+ new permanent residents annually. The immigration system is points-based, transparent, and among the most immigrant-friendly in the world.
For: Skilled workers
Programs: Federal Skilled Worker
(FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
CRS
Score: Points for age, education, language,
experience
Processing: 6-8 months
Cost: CAD $1,365
(single)
IELTS: Required (CLB 7+ recommended)
For: Each province has own streams
Popular: Ontario
(OINP), BC (BCPNP), Alberta (AINP), Saskatchewan (SINP)
Benefit: +600
CRS points if nominated
Processing: 12-18
months
Streams: Tech, healthcare, skilled trades, entrepreneur
Study: DLI program, 2+ year diploma/degree
PGWP: 1-3
year open work permit after graduation
PR Route: CEC stream via Express
Entry
Work: 20 hrs/week during studies
Total time:
3-5 years to PR
For: Workers with Canadian job offer
LMIA: Employer
proves no Canadian available
Cost: CAD $1,000 (employer
pays)
Duration: 1-3 years
Can lead to PR: Yes, via
CEC/PNP
Sponsor: Canadian citizen/PR can sponsor spouse, parents,
children
Spouse: 12-14 months processing
Parents:
Super Visa (10-year multi-entry) or sponsorship lottery
Cost: CAD
$1,080-$1,630
eTA: CAD $7 for visa-exempt countries (fly only)
Visitor
Visa: CAD $100 for others
Duration: Up to 6
months
No work or study allowed
US citizens: No visa/eTA needed
| Factor | Max Points (Single) | Max Points (Married) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 110 | 100 |
| Education | 150 | 140 |
| Language (1st) | 136 | 128 |
| Language (2nd) | 24 | 22 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 80 | 70 |
| Transferability | 100 | 100 |
| Additional (Job offer, PNP) | 600 | 600 |
| Total Maximum | 1,200 | 1,200 |