Canada

Professional Permanent Resident

The Express Entry system is Canada’s flagship immigration pathway for skilled professionals. It is a points-based system that selects candidates based on age, education, language proficiency, and work experience, offering one of the fastest routes to Canadian Professional Permanent Residency.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Valid passport
  • Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP for English or TEF for French)
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) of foreign degrees
  • At least one year of skilled work experience
  • Proof of sufficient funds (unless exempt via Canadian job offer)
  • Age under 37 (for maximum points)
  • Occupations Eligible for Professional Permanent Residency
    • Healthcare and social services occupations
    • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations
    • Trade occupations
    • Agriculture and agri-food occupations
    • Education occupations
    • Proficient French Speakers

 

Benefits:

  • Direct pathway to Permanent Residency in Canada
  • Eligibility to live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
  • Access to world-class healthcare and social benefits
  • Access to Canadian education at domestic tuition rates
  • Inclusion of spouse and dependent children under one application
  • Eligibility for Canadian citizenship after meeting residency requirements
  • Strong job market and quality of life for skilled professionals