Canada visa pathways and migration community
Canada offers a vibrant multicultural society, stunning natural landscapes, and a high quality of life, making it an enticing destination for new beginnings.
Visa pathways
Explore visas for Canada.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Alberta Express Entry Stream
The Alberta Express Entry Stream nominates eligible candidates from the federal Express Entry pool to live and work permanently in Alberta. Applicants must have an active Express Entry profile with a minimum CRS score of 300, state an interest to immigrate permanently to Alberta, and meet requirements under specific pathways or priorities, such as the Accelerated Tech Pathway, Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Law Enforcement Pathway, or designated priority sectors.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Alberta Opportunity Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is an economic immigration pathway under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) for foreign workers already working in an eligible occupation in Alberta with a valid work permit and a qualifying job offer from an Alberta employer to be nominated for permanent residence in Canada.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Farm Stream
The Farm Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows experienced farm entrepreneurs who plan to buy or establish a primary production farm in Alberta to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
The Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream nominates qualified foreign-educated graduates from outside Canada for permanent residence upon launching start-up enterprises and innovative businesses in Alberta. Candidates must work with an approved designated agency, hold a foreign degree completed within the last 10 years, have relevant business or management experience, meet minimum investment thresholds, and fulfill language and settlement fund requirements.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
The Graduate Entrepreneur Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows Alberta to nominate qualified international graduates from Alberta publicly funded post-secondary institutions who establish or operate a business in Alberta to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Rural Entrepreneur Stream
The Rural Entrepreneur Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) allows Alberta to nominate qualified entrepreneurs who want to start a new or purchase an existing business in an eligible rural Alberta community. Key requirements include a minimum net worth of $300,000, a minimum investment of $100,000, at least 3 years of owner/manager experience or 4 years of senior manager experience, CLB 4 language proficiency, and a Community Support Letter.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Rural Renewal Stream
The Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program enables eligible individuals with a job offer and endorsement from a designated rural Alberta community to apply for provincial nomination to live and work in Alberta permanently.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Tourism and Hospitality Stream
The Tourism and Hospitality Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows eligible individuals working in Alberta for an approved tourism and hospitality employer to be nominated for permanent residence. Applicants must have a full-time job offer in an eligible occupation, at least 6 consecutive months of qualifying work experience with their employer, completed high school education, and valid language test scores of at least CLB/NCLC 4.
Atlantic Immigration Program
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence in Canada for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island).
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) – Skills Immigration
The BC PNP Skills Immigration program is an economic immigration pathway designed to select qualified workers with the skills, education, and experience needed in British Columbia. Nominees with an eligible job offer from a B.C. employer receive a Confirmation of Nomination to apply to IRCC for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Class, with an Express Entry BC (EEBC) option available for eligible streams.
Entrepreneur Immigration – Base stream
The BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration – Base stream is a points-based pathway for experienced entrepreneurs seeking permanent residency in Canada by establishing a new business or purchasing and expanding an existing business in British Columbia with a minimum personal investment of $200,000 CAD and the creation of at least one full-time equivalent job.
Express Entry
Express Entry is an online system used by Canada to manage permanent residence applications for skilled workers across three federal economic immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Eligible candidates enter a pool, are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System, and the highest-scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.
Francophone Working Remotely in New Brunswick
A New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program pathway for Francophone workers aged 19 and older who have lived in New Brunswick for at least 12 months while working remotely for a Canadian employer outside Quebec. Applicants must score at least NCLC 5 in French, have at least a high school diploma, achieve 65 points on the selection grid, and demonstrate the intent to reside permanently in the province.
International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
A Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) sub-category for skilled workers in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Express Entry pool who want to live and work in Saskatchewan, meet point requirements, and hold eligible high-skilled work experience.
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Business Investor Stream – Entrepreneur Pathway
The Entrepreneur Pathway under Manitoba's Business Investor Stream allows qualified foreign business owners and senior managers to establish or purchase a business in Manitoba. Candidates must hold a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD, have 3 years of business or management experience, invest $150,000 to $250,000 CAD depending on location, operate the business on a temporary work permit under a Business Performance Agreement, and transition to nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
The Farm Investor Pathway is a Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program economic immigration stream for individuals with farm business ownership and operational experience seeking to establish, invest in, and actively manage a primary agricultural production farm in rural Manitoba.
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – International Education Stream: International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP)
The International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP) allows eligible international graduates from Manitoba post-secondary institutions to establish and operate a business in Manitoba. Applicants must have at least 51% business ownership, manage operations for at least 6 months under a Business Performance Agreement, meet language and settlement fund requirements, and subsequently receive provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Skilled Worker Overseas Pathway
The Skilled Worker Overseas Pathway is an economic immigration pathway under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for skilled workers who have an established connection to Manitoba through family/friends, past work or study experience in the province, or an MPNP Invitation to Apply, and who achieve at least 60 points across five assessment factors.
New Brunswick Experience
The New Brunswick Experience pathway allows qualified individuals currently living and working in New Brunswick for a supporting eligible employer to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence in Canada. Applicants must have at least 6 months of full-time work experience with the employer, have lived in the province for at least 6 months, meet education and CLB/NCLC 4 language requirements, and demonstrate intent to settle permanently.
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – New Brunswick Employment Pathway
A provincial nomination pathway under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for candidates with an active federal Express Entry profile who have lived and worked full-time in New Brunswick for at least 12 months in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation, meet minimum language and education criteria, and score at least 67 points on the selection grid.
New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
The New Brunswick Francophone Priorities stream provides a pathway to provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. It targets French-speaking individuals aged 19 or older who intend to settle in New Brunswick, possess at least NCLC 5 in all French language abilities, have a high school education or higher, score a minimum of 65 points on the selection grid, and meet designated Francophone priority criteria or hold an official letter of interest.
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) – Business Immigration Stream
The Business Immigration stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program allows qualified entrepreneurs and senior managers aged 19 to 59 to establish, operate, and actively manage a business in New Brunswick. Applicants must meet minimum language, education, and net worth criteria, invest at least CAN$150,000 in an eligible business, create at least one full-time local job, and obtain provincial nomination before applying for permanent residence.
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program – Express Entry Stream (New Brunswick Interests)
A provincial nomination pathway under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for candidates in the federal Express Entry pool who receive a letter of interest from ImmigrationNB. Applicants must have at least 1 year of continuous skilled work experience in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, language proficiency of at least CLB/NCLC 7, at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent, be aged 19 to 55, score 67 points on the selection grid, and demonstrate intent to settle in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program – Francophone Workers Stream
The Francophone Workers stream is a New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program pathway for French-speaking foreign nationals aiming to permanently settle in New Brunswick. Applicants need a permanent full-time job offer from an eligible New Brunswick employer, at least NCLC 5 French proficiency, a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant work experience, and a minimum score of 65 points on the provincial selection grid.
Plan your move to Canada.
Create a private journey to organize documents, tasks, dates, and milestones around your pathway.