Family sponsorship

You can sponsor certain family members if you are a Canadian citizen, an Indian (under the Canadian Indian Act) or a permanent resident of Canada. The following requirements are for the sponsors of each of the upcoming categories. Program Requirements: Current residence If you are a Canadian citizen, you can sponsor even if you are… Continue reading Family sponsorship

Caregivers: Home Child-Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP)

These two programs are intended for foreign nationals who have a job offer or at least 24 months of Canadian work experience in eligible caregiver occupations, AND who meet minimum education and language requirements. The following requirements are for both a) Home Child Care Provider Pilot Program and b) Home Support Worker Pilot. How to… Continue reading Caregivers: Home Child-Care Provider Pilot (HCCPP) and Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP)

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program

This is a community-driven program for attracting and retaining skilled workers in rural and northern regions of North Bay (ON), Sudbury (ON), Timmins (ON), Sault Ste. Marie (ON), Thunder Bay (ON), Brandon (MB), Altona/Rhineland (MB), Moose Jaw (SK), Claresholm (AB), Vernon (BC), West Kootenay i.e., Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson (BC). How to apply? Download the… Continue reading Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program

Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) or Agri-food Immigration Pilot Program

This is an economic pilot immigration program to fulfill the needs of the agri-food sector in Canada. This program is focusing on special areas of the agri-food sector such as mushrooms, greenhouse farming, meat processing and livestock industries that face a labour shortage. How to apply? After you got a job offer, download the application… Continue reading Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) or Agri-food Immigration Pilot Program

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program – AIPP

This class is for employers in Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island) to help them hire foreign skilled workers and international graduates who want to settle in these Atlantic provinces permanently. How to apply?  The recruitment process and documentation work are initiated and completed by the employer. Once… Continue reading Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program – AIPP

Self-employed Persons Class

This class is for world-renowned self-employed (SE) foreign nationals with relevant experience who have the intention and ability to work as self-employed in Canada and make significant contributions in cultural activities or athletics. How to apply? Download the application package from the IRCC website, complete and submit it to CIO – Self Employed (SE) in… Continue reading Self-employed Persons Class

Start-up business Class / Start-up Visa Program

This class is for successful businesspersons to encourage them and facilitate them to settle permanently in Canada through starting a new business that has to be innovative, create jobs for Canadians, and has the potential to compete on a global scale. How to apply? Download the application package from the IRCC website, complete and submit… Continue reading Start-up business Class / Start-up Visa Program

Canadian Experience Class – CEC

This class is for skilled workers (not trades persons) and foreign graduates who have lawfully gained Canadian work experience under NOC skills type/level 0, A or B and want to stay in Canada permanently. How to apply? This program is processed through the express entry online application management system. To get started, first check whether… Continue reading Canadian Experience Class – CEC