PR Methods Offered by Canada

Canada is considered to be one of the most fitting countries for immigration. Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers 60+ immigration methods welcoming around 300,000 immigrants from across the planet to successfully move to Canada on a permanent basis.

Thousands of applicants submit their profiles for migration to Canada through some of the most popular programs that are offered by the federal government of Canada such as:

  • Express Entry System – this program aims at nominating skilled and potential, deserving candidates via CRS taking factors like work experience, language etc. in main consideration.
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – ideal for such candidates who wish to immigrate to their desired province in Canada. Eligibility, CRS score and other requirements may vary for different provinces.
  • Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP) – A perfect program for those candidates who are willing to immigrate to the brilliant province Quebec, having at least 1 year of work experience in the field that has opportunities in Quebec.
  • Family Sponsorship – This program is famous for its easy processing and is for such candidates who have a family member living as a permanent resident or a citizen in Canada (minimum 18 years of age) who is able to sponsor the candidate to be a PR holder in Canada.Factors that evaluate Canada PR applications

Canadian immigration system is organized and point-based and evaluates the applications according to your credentials that are:

  • Age
  • Education
  • Work Experience
  • Language Proficiency (English and/or French)
  • Skills
  • Adaptability to Overseas Etc.

Evaluation of Canada PR Applications via CRS

  • Based upon the factors, the applications for Canada PR visa are evaluated via CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) grade.
  • Every program requires a minimum score of CRS set by the federal government of Canada.
  • The candidates score points which measure his/her eligibility for the given program through which the application is being filed.
  • The highest scoring candidates are ranked higher and are given priority while issuing the Invitation to Apply (ITA) or a nomination certificate, receiving which makes the candidate eligible to get a Canada PR card from the Canada government.

Process Time for Canada PR immigration

IRCC aims at processing the applications for immigration within 6 months. Even though, the time may vary for different applications as some applications may take more time than estimated in the whole process, the approximate time remains constant.

The various programs of immigration take the processing time of:

Express Entry System – 3 to 6 months processing, the application remains valid in the pool for 12 months

  • PNP – up to 6 months
  • QSWP – within 6 months
  • Family Sponsorship – 6 to 12 months

From the many programs that are offered by the Canadian immigration office, finding the most suitable one may get a bit tough. For those visa aspirants who find the immigration process a bit confusing, it is a necessity to consult a visa expert as a single error will lead to rejection of their application. To avoid rejection, feel free to consult our highly qualified team of Canada PR experts who are ready to assist you in finding the appropriate program for you and helping you throughout the process. Aptech Global is a leading consultancy giving the finest immigration service to candidates from all across the world.

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