Canada offers more than 80 immigration programs

Applicants can choose from many immigration pathways for Permanent Residence. Each province has their own immigration programs targeted at specific demographic and economic needs. 

Immigrants can choose to immigrate either through Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program.

EXPRESS ENTRY

Express Entry is considered to be the fastest and one of the most popular immigration programs. It is an online system that Canadian Immigration officials use to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

Program works in 4 stages:

• Eligibility Stage
• Documents Preparation
• Profile Submission
• Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence

PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

This program targets the professionals who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory and 

• want to live in that province, and
• want to become permanent residents of Canada

More information about different provincial nominee programs can be found here - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees.html