Canada immigration pathways

Main pathways to Canada

• Express Entry — federal system managing Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class programs, ranked by CRS score.
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — provinces nominate candidates who meet local labour market needs; a nomination adds 600 CRS points.
• Work permits — employer-specific (LMIA-based) or open (spousal, PGWP, IEC).
• Study permits — for accepted students at designated learning institutions (DLIs).
• Visitor visas / eTA — for short-stay tourism, business or family visits.
• Family sponsorship — spouses, partners, children, parents and grandparents.

Documents commonly required

• Valid passport, digital photograph, biometrics
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign qualifications
• Language test results — IELTS General / CELPIP for English, TEF / TCF for French
• Proof of work experience — reference letters, pay slips, tax records
• Proof of funds, medical exam, police certificates

How Friendship Immigration helps

We review your profile against current Canadian eligibility criteria, help you gather documents, prepare application forms, and track submissions through your secure client portal. We do not guarantee visa outcomes — the final decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Official resources

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (canada.ca)
• Express Entry — official page