Canada offers a variety of economic immigration programs that are designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and investors to the country. These programs have varying criteria, requirements, and procedures. Here is a brief description of each program:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program: This program is for skilled workers who have experience in certain high-demand occupations and who have the qualifications and language proficiency to succeed in the Canadian labor market.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program: This program is for skilled tradespeople who have experience in certain high-demand trades and who have the qualifications and language proficiency to succeed in the Canadian labor market.
- Canadian Experience Class: This program is for foreign workers who have already gained Canadian work experience and wish to apply for permanent residence.
- Provincial Nominee Program: This program allows Canada’s provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who meet certain criteria to support their local labor market needs.
- Start-Up Visa Program: This program is for entrepreneurs with a business idea and who have the qualifications and support to build a successful business in Canada.
- Self-Employed Person Program: This program is for self-employed individuals who have the intention and ability to create their own employment in Canada by setting up a business or purchasing a business.
- Investor Immigration Program: This program is for investors who have a net worth and intend to invest in Canada, and are willing to create jobs and contribute to the Canadian economy.
- Entrepreneur Immigration Program: This program is for entrepreneurs who have the intention and ability to establish, acquire or invest in a business in Canada and create jobs for Canadians.
