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.