Canada Permanent Residency

Fast-Track PR Through Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs

Canada welcomes 500,000+ immigrants annually. Get PR in 6-8 months through Express Entry for skilled workers. Includes engineers, IT professionals, accountants, healthcare workers, and tradespeople from Pakistan.

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150+

Canada PR Visas

6-8

Months Processing

500K+

Annual PR Invitations

Express Entry System

Canada's Fastest PR Pathway

Express Entry manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs. Get PR invitation in months with right CRS score.

Federal Skilled Worker

FSW Program

For skilled workers with foreign work experience. No Canadian experience required. Most popular for Pakistani applicants.

Eligibility:

1 year continuous work experience
Skill level 0, A, or B (NOC)
CLB 7 language (IELTS 6.0 each)
Canadian education or ECA
Proof of settlement funds
67/100 points minimum

Recent CRS Cutoff:

481+

Apply FSW

Canadian Experience Class

CEC Program

For foreign workers and international students with Canadian work experience. Ideal for former study permit holders.

Eligibility:

1 year Canadian work experience
Skill level 0, A, or B (NOC)
CLB 7 for NOC 0/A (CLB 5 for B)
Legal work authorization
Plan to live outside Quebec
No minimum points

Recent CRS Cutoff:

400+

Apply CEC

Federal Skilled Trades

FST Program

For skilled workers qualified in specific trades. Lower language requirements. High demand occupations.

Eligibility:

2 years work in skilled trade
Eligible trade occupation
CLB 5 speaking/listening
CLB 4 reading/writing
Job offer or certificate
Meet trade requirements

Processing Time:

6 Months

Apply FST

Provincial Programs

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Extra 600 CRS points guarantee PR invitation. Each province has unique streams and requirements.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

Canada's largest province. Multiple streams including Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking, and In-Demand Skills. Toronto, Ottawa job markets.

Tech Draw: Regular tech-focused draws
CRS Range: 450-470 typically
Best for: IT, engineers, finance professionals

British Columbia PNP

Tech hub of Canada. BC PNP Tech stream for tech workers. Vancouver lifestyle, Pacific coast beauty. Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC streams.

Tech Stream: Weekly tech draws
Score Range: 80-100 points
Best for: Software developers, IT professionals

Alberta Immigrant Nominee

Strong economy with oil & gas, agriculture, tech. Calgary and Edmonton job markets. Alberta Express Entry stream with lower CRS requirements.

CRS Cutoff: 300-350 range
Processing: 4-6 months
Best for: Engineers, healthcare, tradespeople

Atlantic Immigration Program

Fast-track PR for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland. Lower CRS, job offer required. Affordable living, beautiful coastlines.

Requirements: Job offer mandatory
Language: CLB 4-5 minimum
Best for: All skill levels, family-friendly

Also covering: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories PNP programs

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CRS Points

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Understand how Express Entry ranks candidates. Maximum 1,200 points possible.

Factor	Details	Points
Age	20-29 years: Max points (110 with spouse, 100 single) After 29: Points decrease annually 45+: 0 points	Max 110
Education	Secondary: 28/30 pts Bachelor's: 112/120 pts Master's: 126/135 pts PhD: 140/150 pts	Max 150
Language (1st)	CLB 9+ each skill: Max points CLB 7-8: Moderate points CLB 4-6: Lower points English & French both: Bonus	Max 136
Language (2nd)	Second official language (French for most) CLB 5+ in all four skills Significant boost to CRS	Max 24
Work Experience	Canadian: Up to 70/80 points Foreign: Up to 50 points Combined: Additional transferability points	Max 80
Arranged Employment	Valid job offer with LMIA NOC 0/A: 200 points NOC B: 50 points	Max 200
Provincial Nomination	Nomination certificate from province Guarantees ITA in next draw	+600
Spouse/Partner	Education, language, Canadian experience Points transferred from principal applicant	Max 40