On October 30, 2020, Canada announced a plan for immigration over the next three years, with a target of 401,000 for 2021, 411,000 for 2022, and 421,000 for 2023. Canada is currently attracting global talent to immigrate to Canada. So, what are the ways to immigrate to Canada in 2021? Below is a detailed introduction.
1. Employer-Sponsored Immigration in Canada
Employer-sponsored immigration in Canada is a method where Canadian employers submit requests to relevant government departments to sponsor their employees for immigration status. There are two types of employer-sponsored immigration in Canada: federal programs and provincial programs (Provincial Nominee Programs). The following are popular employer-sponsored immigration programs in Canada for 2021.
1. Ontario Employer-Sponsored Immigration
2. Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
3. Saskatchewan Employer-Sponsored Immigration
4. Manitoba Employer-Sponsored Immigration
5. British Columbia Employer-Sponsored Immigration
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a partnership between the federal and provincial governments to select individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a specific province. Most provinces in Canada have agreements to participate in this program. To immigrate to Canada through the PNP, individuals must first apply for a provincial nomination certificate from the province they wish to reside in. Each province has different requirements based on its specific needs. The following provinces are currently participating in the Provincial Nominee Program:
1. Alberta Provincial Nominee Program
2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
3. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
4. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
5. Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
6. Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program
7. Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
8. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program
9. Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program
10. Yukon Nominee Program
3. Federal Skilled Worker Immigration
The Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry immigration program allows the immigration department and Canadian employers to search for suitable candidates in the Express Entry pool and send them immigration invitations. Applicants who receive an invitation will be eligible to apply for permanent resident status in Canada. The main application requirements for overseas individuals applying for Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Federal Experience immigration include:
1. Federal Skilled Worker Immigration
2. Federal Skilled Trades Immigration
3. Federal Experience Immigration
4. Quebec Investor Immigration
Quebec Investor Immigration is an immigration method that attracts overseas investors. Applicants can submit their applications after meeting investment requirements, having no criminal record, possessing net assets, management experience, and being in good health.
5. Express Entry Program
The Express Entry Program allows eligible Canadian immigration applicants to submit an online profile to the Express Entry Pool based on their circumstances, known as an Expression of Interest (EOI). Then, applicants are ranked against each other based on a points-based system. The highest-ranked candidates will be considered for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
6. Family Sponsorship Immigration
The Family Sponsorship Immigration Program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older to sponsor close relatives who wish to immigrate to Canada. To sponsor a family member for immigration to Canada, the Canadian citizen or permanent resident must sign a contract promising to support the family member for three to ten years after their arrival. The duration of the agreement depends on the age of the family member being sponsored and the nature of the relationship. To apply for family class immigration, the sponsored relative must also sign a contract promising to make every effort to become self-sufficient. Eligible family members for sponsorship include:
7. Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers
Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers (QSW) are divided into two categories: the Regular Skilled Worker Program and the Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l'expérience québécoise, PEQ). The PEQ is only available to immigration applicants with study or work experience in Quebec.
8. Start-up Visa
This program aims to attract more innovative entrepreneurs who have the potential to contribute to the Canadian economy, create jobs, and enhance global market competitiveness, injecting new vitality into the Canadian economy.
9. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) aims to promote economic development in smaller towns or communities in Canada through immigration.
10. Health-care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway
The Health-care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway is a new application process for immigrants who worked in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
11. Caregivers
The Canadian federal government aims to provide immigration pathways for caregiver professionals. Caregivers can immigrate by providing care for children, the elderly, or individuals with medical needs, or by working as live-in caregivers.
12. Self-employed Immigration
Self-employed immigration allows individuals to immigrate to Canada permanently as self-employed persons. If you are interested in this program, you must have relevant experience in cultural activities or sports and be willing and able to make a significant contribution to Canada's cultural or sporting life.
13. Agri-Food Pilot
The Agri-Food Pilot helps address labor shortages in Canada's agri-food sector. It provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations. It will run until May 2023.
14. Refugees
The Refugees program in Canada requires applicants to apply for refugee status from within Canada, learn how to come to Canada as a refugee, sponsor refugees, or find refugee services in Canada.
