Permanent Residence

This program was introduced in 2008 by IRCC to provide an opportunity for skilled workers, international graduates and temporary foreign workers to obtain permanent residence status in Canada. Ever since it started, the program has grown into one of Canada’s largest immigration pathways. It is regarded as one of the most successful immigration programs in Canada. CEC helps foreign workers build their future in Canada.

Candidates with work experience and high levels of education in Canada have significant advantage. Age, work experience, professional and social networks in Canada help young and middle-age persons to become very successful in the labour market. Those who have previously lived in Canada as skilled workers have advantage over others. Furthermore, candidates with Canadian work experience can obtain more CRS points as well. Candidates who are successful under Express Entry can get their permanent residence within six months. Under the CEC program, candidates don’t have to prove that they have sufficient funding to support themselves financially.

• Complete your graduation program at a Canadian designated institution.
• Apply for PGWP.
• Obtain Canadian work experience of at least 1560 hours in a NOC 0, A, or B job.
• Complete an English or French language test officially recognized by IRCC and obtain the Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (for NOC B work experience), and CLB 7 (for NOC 0 and A work experience).
• Eligible candidates can enter the Express Entry Pool, if they secure an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Profiles in the Express Entry Pool are ranked based on the CRS. Your permanent residence application will complete within six months.

To become eligible for this program, temporary foreign workers should obtain at least one year of professional work experience in Canada.

The candidate should:

• Get a valid work permit from Canada.
• Obtain Canadian work experience of at least 1560 hours in a NOC 0, A, or B job.
• Complete an English or French language test officially recognized by IRCC and obtain the Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (for NOC B work experience), and CLB 7 (for NOC 0 and A work experience).

Eligible candidates can enter the Express Entry Pool.

An eligible candidate must meet the minimum requirements for education, work and language.

The Candidate should

• Complete an English or French language test officially recognized by IRCC. One should meet Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) of 5 (initial intermediate), CLB 7 (adequate intermediate proficiency). This is the minimum threshold set by IRCC.
• Obtain at least one year of professional, skilled or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of application date.
• Plan to live and work outside of the Quebec province.

IRCC provides Federal Skilled Trade Class Program (FSTP) for the skilled trade workers from across the world. FSTP comes under Canada’s Express Entry System. It is one of the three skilled worker programs offered to global talent with skilled trade expertise. Every year Canada welcomes over 400000 new immigrants – out of which nearly about 110000 come to Canada through Express Entry Pool.

This program supports labour force and economic growth of Canada as it helps address labour shortages in trades occupations.

Skilled trades are the demanding areas in Canada.

Successful candidates gained entry to Canada under Express Entry Program can obtain their permanent residence within six months.

Candidates who have studied and worked in Canada can gain additional CRS points.

Candidates under provincial nomination are more likely to receive permanent residence under Express Entry.

Make sure that you meet eligibility criteria of Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or FSWP. Check our free eligibility tool

• You have to complete an English or French language test recognized by IRCC – once you meet the eligibility criteria of the FSTP. Obtain your ECA (Educational Credential Assessment).
• Upload your express entry profile on IRCC’s website.
• You will get CRS score based on your age, education language skills and work experience.
• IRCC holds draws every two weeks – follow them to see whether you receive an ITA (invitation to apply).
• Once you receive an ITA – submit your permanent residence application to IRCC within the stipulated time.
• IRCC may take up to six months’ time to process your application.

The Candidate should

• Have valid job offer – continuous and full-time from minimum two employers for at least one year.
• Complete an English or French language test officially recognized by IRCC. The candidate should meet Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) 4 for reading and writing; CLB 5 for speaking and listening. This is the minimum threshold set by IRCC.
• Obtain two years of full-time work experience or part-time work in the skilled trade.
• Have a certificate of qualification.

Eligible candidates can enter the Express Entry Pool. Profiles in the Express Entry Pool are ranked based on the CRS.

The Canada federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is the world’s first program to assess candidates objectively – which Canada has introduced to replace the previous subjective immigration program. The points-based system is based on the following criteria: age, qualification, occupation, language skills, work experience and other factors. According to the Canadian government’s research studies, candidates who have entered Canada through FSWP will have successful careers in Canada.

It is one of the three skilled worker programs that offers the best express entry option for those who have not lived in Canada before. Once you are eligible, you can submit your express entry profile. Your profile will be selected based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) – which in turn is based on your education, age, work experience and language skills.

If you score high, the Canadian government holds Express Entry draws and invites you to apply for permanent residence. Ikigai helps you in the completion and submission of your application. Once the government receives your application, you can expect permanent residence status within six months.

Immigration to Canada through FSWP involves the following steps:

1. Check your eligibility criteria to apply for FSWP. Use our free eligibility tool.
2. Complete your profile and submit it on the IRCC’s website.
3. Check whether you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
4. Once you receive an ITA, submit your permanent residence application to IRCC.
5. IRCC may take up to six months to complete processing of your application.
6. After completion of your processing, you can move to Canada.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Foreign education or Canadian education (degree, diploma or certificate) with ECA report.
• Work – at least one year full-time skilled work experience completed within the previous 10 years (under NOC skill level 0, A or B).
• Language Skills corresponding to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
• Obtain at least 67 out of 100 points under the FSWP’s 100-point grid.

Eligible candidates can enter the Express Entry Pool. Profiles in the Express Entry Pool are ranked based on the CRS.

An eligible candidate must meet the minimum requirements for education, work and language. The candidate should get at least 67 points under the FSWP’s 100-point grid.

Canada welcomes over 400000 immigrants each year – of which, more than 100000 immigrants come to Canada through family sponsorship program. Under this program around 80% of the immigrants come under partners, spouses and children program – and the remaining under parents and grandparents’ program.

Family Sponsorship Program helps your family members immigrate and get permanent residence. Under this program, you will make a commitment that the basic requirements and financial support would be provided by you.

To be eligible to sponsor your family members, you have to meet these requirements – you should be a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen above 18 years of age with sufficient financial backing to support the sponsored person for several years. You can sponsor your parents, grandparents, spouse, common-law partner and dependent children.

For the residents of Quebec province, Quebec immigration ministry will assess their income – and they should meet Quebec’s Sponsorship Requirements.

Sponsorship undertaking makes you legally responsible for the family member you are sponsoring. This undertaking will remain in effect for a period of time based on the family member you are sponsoring.

The duration of undertaking based on the family member you are sponsoring is as follows:

Parent or grandparent: 20 years

Dependent child 16 years of age: 10 years or until the child reaches 25 years of age or whichever comes first

Spouse or common-law partner: 3 years

Other relative: 10 years