In order to answer this question, we have to know more about you and evaluate your specific case. As you can see above, there are a variety of visas and programs available for immigration to Canada. Depending on your specific details and requirements, our experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) will evaluate your profile during the initial assessment process and will recommend the best immigration route suited for you and your family. Upon completion of the assessment, the RCIC will assist you with the preparation and submission of the required applications for your immigration to Canada.

Applying for a visa can take time. Once all the required documents, forms and applications have been submitted, it usually takes up to eighteen months for the completion of the process, and in some cases even more. You should always be aware of the differences between the types of visas, the specific Canadian immigration Office that processes your application (processing time can vary between offices across Canada), and other factors that can greatly affect the process. You should also be aware that the processing time can only be estimated and can change without further notice, under the sole discretion of the Canadian government.

Express Entry is the exception to the above, as the Canadian Government aims to process applications much faster, with processing times from start to finish within 6 months.

Implemented in early 2015, this innovative process is a system where skilled workers can apply to become permanent residents in Canada by entering a pool of candidates. Based on qualifications, work experience, age and various other factors, applicants are awarded points and then possibly selected from the pool by prospective employers.

A Permanent Resident of Canada is an individual who, although not a Canadian citizen, has been authorized to live and work in Canada indefinitely. This status is acquired through a formal application process to Canada's immigration authority. Permanent residents hold citizenship from another country and are not the same as temporary residents, like students or temporary workers. They enjoy many of the same rights and privileges as Canadian citizens, except for voting rights and some restrictions on high-security jobs. To maintain this status, they must adhere to specific residency requirements and can eventually apply to become Canadian citizens.

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Canada is a document that non-exempt foreign nationals need to acquire before arriving in Canada. It's shows that the bearer has satisfied the criteria for temporary admission into Canada, usually for a stay of six months or less. This visa can be for tourism, business visits, or family visits. It is important to note that possession of a TRV does not guarantee entry into Canada; this is determined by border officials upon arrival. The visa indicates an entry deadline, not the length of permitted stay.

It depends on the duration of your course. Short term studies of six months or less do not require a study permit. However, if there is a chance that you won’t be able to complete your course for whatever reason, you must obtain a study permit.