Permanent Residence
Last updated: September 26, 2019
Canada is one of the top destinations to immigrate to. And for good reason:
Canada is a developed country with a high standard of living. You can find excellent schools and work opportunities here. The crime rate is relatively low. It covers a vast amount of beautiful landscapes. There is a community for everyone with many different life styles and landscapes. People come from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures, making it very cosmopolitan and interesting. Its economy is stable. And, of course, Canada has a welcoming immigration policy.
The Paths to Permanent Residence
Canada accepts immigrants under three main categories:
- Economic class
- Family class
- Refugees
Under certain circumstances, It is possible to get permanent resident status outside of these main categories as well. Those who apply in such way are usually considered on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Grounds.
According to Statistics Canada, between 1980 and 2016, Canada accepted 5,703,615 immigrants. The distribution of immigrants based on admission category was as follows:
In 2017, Canada announced its plans to admit one million new immigrants over the next three years. This is a clear indication that Canada’s open immigration policy continues to prevail.
Please fill out the free assessment form to see if you potentially qualify to immigrate to Canada. I will be happy to advise you with an in-depth analysis of your circumstances.