眾律國際法律事務所

The Federal Government of Canada has jurisdiction over immigration law in Canada. However, based on the agreements between the Federal Government and Provincial Governments, the Provincial Governments have been given the power to nominate potential immigrants via the “Provincial Nominees Program.”  The Federal Government also administers various immigration programs.

Currently, the Canadian immigrations programs include the following:

1.       Skilled workers and professionals (Federal Program)

2.       Quebec-selected skilled workers (for people who are interested in working and settling in the province of Quebec.)

3.       Canadian Experience Class (for individuals who have recent work experience in Canada or have graduated and recently worked in Canada.

4.       Provincial nominees (The Canadian provinces or territories can nominate people to settle and work there)

5.       Family Sponsorship (Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor certain family members for immigration)

6.      Live-in caregivers (for those who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly people or people with disabilities in private homes without supervision)

7.      Refugees (for people who fear returning to their home country)

In addition to immigration programs, temporary resident visas and permits are available to people who are interested in visiting, studying or working temporarily in Canada.

Reference:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp