The BIP is one of seven Federal Economic Immigration classes and is included under CIC’s Strategic Objective 1: Migration of permanent and temporary residents that strengthen Canada’s economy

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada

A self-employed person is a foreign national who has relevant experience and has the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada

This program is for workers who: have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory want to live in that province, and want to become permanent residents of Canada.

The FSWC is prescribed as a class of persons who are skilled workers, who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada, and who intend to reside in a province other than Quebec.

The FSTC is prescribed as a class of people who meet all of the following criteria: Candidates qualified in a skilled trade may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada and intend to reside in a province other than Quebec.

The application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently and take part in the Canadian economy. Express Entry is an online system that manages applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

Under IMP, the intra-company category permits international companies to temporarily transfer qualified employees to Canada for the purpose of improving management effectiveness, expanding Canadian exports, and enhancing competitiveness in overseas markets.

If you are a Canadian permanent resident or citizen with a family member who wants to immigrate to Canada, you may be able to help them become a permanent resident. Family reunification remains one of the pillars of the Canadian immigration system.