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If you know for certain that you want to call Canada home, you will be faced with the challenging and often confusing task of applying for permanent immigration. There is not just “one” way of coming to Canada permanently.

Note that Canada’s immigration program has gone through tremendous changes in the past several years. If you have friends or relatives who have immigrated to Canada in the past five years or longer, it is almost certain that the process has changed since then. Be sure to become familiar with the current immigration process.

There are several classes of immigration under which you can apply. It is important to choose your category wisely, as there are many intricate rules and regulations for eligibility. If you apply under a class for which you are ineligible, you will find it difficult if not impossible to switch categories midstream, which will delay the process and you will incur additional expenses. You need to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria so that you are certain you qualify for that category of immigration. The following are the leading immigration categories:

• Federal Skilled Worker Class

• Business Immigration Program

• Provincial Nominee Programs

• Family Class

• Canadian Experience Class

• Federal Skilled Trades Class

Each category has its own set of procedures and criteria that we will explain in the following chapters. However, what is common for all types of applicants (together with their dependants) is that they must undergo a medical exam and a criminal record check (see Chapter 3).

While you are able to apply for immigration on your own, if immigrating to Canada is really important to you, it’s wise to seek help from a qualified immigration lawyer or consultant to help you navigate the application process (see Chapter 4).