So.....You want to move to Canada? Here's what you should know.

Immigration = Permanent move, pathway to citizenship.
Relocation = Temporary move (work, study, assignment).
Temporary Residency = Visitor, student, or work permits.
Permanent Residency (PR) = Express Entry, Provincial Nominee, Family Sponsorship, Refugees.

A. Temporary Residency

Visitor Visa (TRV) – up to 6 months, no work.
Study Permit – attend a Canadian school/university, may allow part-time work.
Work Permits – employer-sponsored (LMIA), intra-company transfer, or open permits for spouses.
🔗 Apply for a Visitor Visa (IRCC)
🔗 Work in Canada – Permits & Programs

B. Permanent Residency (PR)

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class).
- Proof of funds for 2025:
  - 1 person: $14,690 CAD
  - 2 people: $18,288 CAD
  - 3 people: $22,483 CAD
  - (up to 7+) → $38,875 CAD
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – provinces nominate skilled workers.
Family Sponsorship – for spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents.
Start-up Visa – for entrepreneurs with investor backing.
🔗 Express Entry Overview
🔗 Proof of Funds Chart (IRCC)

Choose your path – work, study, or permanent move.
Check eligibility – score calculators for Express Entry, or employer sponsorship for work permits.
Gather documents – passport, education, language test (IELTS/CELPIP), proof of funds.
Apply online through IRCC.
Wait for Invitation / Decision – PR invitations take months; visitor/work permits may be faster.
Prepare for Arrival – find housing, health insurance, schooling if needed.
Land & Register – apply for SIN (Social Insurance Number), health card, driver’s license.

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