Canada has long been one of the most popular destinations for immigrants, with a large number of applicants from all over the world applying to immigrate to Canada every year. Accepting immigrants is a fundamental national policy of Canada; therefore, there are many immigration pathways, and applicants can choose the most suitable category based on their own circumstances. The latest Canadian immigration policies for 2021 are as follows.
1. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
2. Express Entry
3. Family Sponsorship
4. Quebec-selected skilled workers
Quebec-selected Skilled Workers (QSW) are divided into two categories: the first is the Regular Skilled Worker Program, and the second is the Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l'expérience québécoise, PEQ). Among them, the PEQ is intended only for immigration applicants who have study or work experience in Quebec.
5. Start-up Visa
This program is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs with the potential to contribute to the Canadian economy, create jobs, and compete in the global market, thereby injecting new vitality into the Canadian economy.
6. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) aims to promote the economic development of smaller towns or communities in Canada through immigration.
7. Health-care workers permanent residence pathway
The Health-care workers permanent residence pathway utilizes new application procedures for refugee claimants who worked in the healthcare sector during the COVID-19 pandemic to immigrate.
8. Caregivers
The Canadian federal government aims to provide immigration pathways for professional caregiver talent. Caregivers can immigrate by providing care for children, the elderly, or those with medical needs, or by working as live-in caregivers.
9. Self-employed
The Canadian Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as self-employed individuals. If you are interested in this program, you must have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.
10. Agri-Food Pilot
The Agri-Food Pilot helps address the labor needs of 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.
11. Refugees
Canadian Refugee immigration requires applicants to apply for refugee status from within Canada. You can learn how to come to Canada as a refugee, sponsor a refugee, or find refugee services in Canada.