FSWP – Federal Skilled Worker Program
- For skilled workers with foreign work experience.
- Points-based system assessing skills, education, language proficiency, and work experience.
- Requires a minimum score on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
- Opportunity to live and work anywhere in Canada.
PNP – Provincial Nominee Program
- For workers who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory.
- Nomination from a province or territory needed.
- Each province has its own streams and criteria.
- Fast-tracked process for permanent residency.
AIP – Atlantic Immigration Program
- For skilled workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
- Job offer from a designated employer required.
- Pathway to permanent residency with settlement support.
- Focus on addressing labor market needs in Atlantic Canada.
SINP – Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program
- For skilled workers who want to live and work in Saskatchewan.
- Several categories including International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Experience, and Entrepreneur.
- Requires a nomination from the Saskatchewan government.
- Accelerated process for permanent residency.