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Get information on Canadian permanent residence programs for long-term immigration, including family sponsorship, the Express Entry selection system, and more!

Immigration Programs for Permanent Residence

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Federal Skilled Worker Class

Eligibility is dependent on having at least one year of skilled work experience in the past 10 years, plus other criteria.

Canadian Experience Class

Eligibility is dependent on having at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience in the past 3 years, plus other criteria.

Family Sponsorship

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor their partners, children, parents, and grandparents for permanent immigration.

Business Immigration

Suitable for experienced businesspeople with relatively high net worth.

Immigration to Quebec

The province of Quebec operates its own set of unique immigration programs.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

PNPs are like mini-immigration programs that allow provinces to select immigrants based on their own unique needs.

Atlantic Immigration Program

This program is for newcomers who land job offers in Canada’s Atlantic Region.

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

A handful of rural and northern communities participate in this pilot program for immigrants who find jobs in the communities.

12 Tips for preparing your Permanent Residence Application

Your PR application made easy with these tips from our experts.

Time to get your PR card

Everything you need to know before getting your PR card.

Understanding the "Canadian Green Card"

The U.S. has a green card, Canada calls it Permanent Residence. See here how the two compare.

What to do if you're out-of-status

Your visa has expired but you decided to remain in Canada? Here is what you should do.

Getting advice and support with StartRight

Our sponsor Scotiabank offers banking services tailored for newcomers.

Not only that, as a newcomer you can earn up to $1,800* in value the first year with the Scotiabank StartRight® Program‡

Book an appointment to speak with a Scotiabank representative to discuss your banking options.

Book an online appointment here.

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Legal Disclaimer

‡ Scotiabank StartRight® Program is available only for Canadian Permanent Residents from 0-5 years in Canada and Foreign Workers.

* Value of up to $1,800 is calculated as follows: i) up to $583.30 first year value with the StartRight Program + ii) Up to $1,237 in Preferred Package and Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite welcome offer and first year point earn potential:

  1. Value of up to $583.30 is an annual potential value for the first year based on the following benefits and savings available to StartRightTM customers as of November 1, 2023:
    • $203.40 in account fee savings for a Preferred Package chequing account ($16.95 monthly account fee waived for first 12 months);

    • $280 in fee savings when compared to in-branch Swift Wire Transfers (assumes an annual average of 7 in-branch Swift Wire Transfers at $40 per transfer);

    • $99.90 in fee savings for 10 free equity trades with iTRADE (10 free equity trades per year at $9.99/trade);

    Actual value will depend on individual usage of the StartRight™ Program features and products
    Conditions apply. All products and features are subject to change.

  2. Value of up to $1,237 in Scotiabank welcome offers and first year point earn potential includes the following offers as of November 1, 2023:
    • $550 ($350 cash offer for new Preferred Package customers + $50 when you open a new TFSA or RRSP & set up a pre authorized contribution + $150 when you deposit $3,000 into a new registered plan);
    • $350 value for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite customers who can earn up to 30,000 bonus Scene+TM* points plus $50 annual fee waiver on your first supplementary card;
    • $287 in first year point earn potential (28,733 Scene+ points) on everyday purchases based on average annual first year spend per account with an average spend of 19% in 2x accelerator categories.

Actual offers and rewards earned will depend on individual card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

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