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Permanent residence pathways
Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, federal pilot programs and other permanent residence pathways, accepted case by case after a consultation.
Overview
Permanent residents can live, work and study anywhere in Canada, and can later apply for citizenship.
Express Entry is the federal system for skilled workers. Candidates create a profile and receive a score. IRCC regularly invites candidates to apply, sometimes for specific occupations or skills.
Provincial Nominee Programs let provinces nominate people who meet local needs. In Alberta this is the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and in Saskatchewan the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). A nomination then supports a permanent residence application.
Federal pilot programs are smaller programs for specific communities or occupations. They open and close, so we check which ones are accepting applications.
These programs change often. We check the current criteria for your situation at your consultation.
Who this may be for
- Workers in Canada building toward permanent residence
- Skilled workers abroad with strong language results and experience
- Workers in Alberta or Saskatchewan who may qualify for the AAIP or SINP
- Workers in communities taking part in a federal pilot program
- Permanent residence applicants whose spouse or partner may be a better route as a sponsor
General eligibility considerations
Language
Most economic programs require approved English or French test results.
Work experience
The type, length and location of your work experience matter.
Education
Education from outside Canada usually needs a credential assessment.
Funds
Some programs require proof of settlement funds.
Admissibility
Medical exams, police certificates and immigration history apply to every applicant.
How the process works
Consultation
We review your profile and check which programs may fit.
Strategy
If we accept your file, we explain the route, timing and requirements.
Documents
You gather documents from a clear list. We review each one.
Profile or application
We prepare and submit your profile or application.
Follow-up
We respond to IRCC or provincial requests until a decision is made.
Documents you may need
- Language test results
- Educational credential assessment
- Reference letters from employers
- Passport and identity documents
- Police certificates
- Medical exam results
- Proof of funds, where required
How Bonti can help
- An honest view of which programs may fit, and which will not
- Preparation of profiles and applications
- AAIP and SINP applications
- Federal pilot program applications, when programs are open
- Representation with IRCC and provincial programs
We are not currently offering recruitment or job placement services, and we do not provide job offers. Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) files are accepted on a case-by-case basis, after a consultation. We do not sell do-it-yourself application packages or document-review-only services.
Common questions
Can you help me find a job offer?
No. We do not provide job offers, and we are not currently offering recruitment or job placement services.
Do you help with AAIP and SINP?
Yes, on a case-by-case basis. We have helped clients with both the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. Streams open, close and change often, so we check the current criteria at your consultation.
Which program is best for me?
It depends on your work experience, language test results, education, age, and ties to a province. We assess this at your consultation.
My partner is Canadian. Should I use Express Entry?
Maybe not. Family sponsorship is often the stronger route when your spouse or partner is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Next step
Talk to us about your situation.
Start with a 30-minute consultation. You will leave with a clear next step and a list of documents to prepare.
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