10 programs that allow you to legally migrate to Canada

Canada has programs that allow foreigners to work, study and live temporarily or permanently.

Each year, millions of foreigners travel to Canada for tourism, work or academic reasons . The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizens also authorizes up to 300 thousand people to settle permanently in the country (per year) under three categories: economic immigration, family reunification and humanitarian considerations. The authorities emphasize that "this does not mean that Canada opens its doors to the whole world". To live, work or study in Canada have immigration programs , but you must meet all the requirements to be benefited. If you do not do this, you will be arrested and deported. 

ECONOMIC IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS 

1. One of the most popular immigration programs is Express Entry ( Express Entry ). Foreigners can apply to work in a Canadian company attached to the program. They receive points for points for their knowledge, official languages ​​they speak, level of education, skills and experience. "Every two weeks, the candidates with the most points are invited to apply for permanent residency," says the Canadian government. 

2. Provincial candidate program. The provinces of Canada (except Québec) accept qualified immigrants to work in their companies.

3. Qualified workers selected by Quebec . The province of Quebec selects its own qualified workers. Generally, it requires additional requirements such as mastering French at 100% . 

4. Visa program to start a business ( Start Up Visa ). It benefits entrepreneurs with business projects that need the support of Canadian investors. They have the possibility of becoming permanent residents and founding their company. 

5. Family Assistant Program . The Immigration Department states that those who have cared for children or elderly people with medical needs can apply for permanent residency after a few years. 

FAMILY REUNIFICATION 

6. People who are already Canadian citizens can sponsor their family members (who live abroad) to obtain permanent residency in Canada. The category includes spouses, children (under 21), parents and grandparents.

HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS 

7. Canada has a refugee assistance program . They receive people who seek asylum because they are persecuted, tortured or threatened with death. Once the crisis passes, they must return to their country. 

TEMPORARY PROGRAMS

8. Universities in Canada host around 400 thousand international students per year. After graduation, they have the option to stay for up to three years. Researchers and people with specialized knowledge can also enroll in International Mobility programs . 

9. International experience in Canada : "young people from countries with which Canada has signed agreements can apply to come to Canada to spend a vacation working , an internship or an experience as a young professional," they say. 

10. Foreign Temporary Worker Program : Canadian employers can apply for foreign workers in almost any type of company.