Immigrants make up a majority of people living in Canada. Customarily one would be referred to as an “immigrant” if one has obtained “permanent residence”. Permanent residence allows a person to live, work, and study in Canada for the foreseeable future. Permanent residents contain most of the civil liberties and duties of Canadian citizens, nevertheless are not Canadian citizens. Although a person may have permanent status in Canada they continue to hold their original citizenship.
Approximately 250,000 new immigrants are given leave to enter in to Canada by the Canadian Government, as division of a long-standing policy intended to develop the country’s economy by way of increasing the population. New immigrants are greeted graciously by Canadians due to the beneficial contributions made by these new comers through their skills and positive energy .
Individuals who qualify for immigration may also relocate their spouse and children with them as immigrants to Canada. Upon landing in Canada as a permanent resident, an immigrant may sponsor other family members relocate as immigrants to Canada. Such family members include a spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.
Those who obtain permanent residence could apply for Canadian citizenship upon residing in Canada for a minimum of three years. Once a Canadian citizenship is obtained, the next step would be to apply for a Canadian passport.

• Skilled workers
  
• Investors
  
• Entrepreneurs
  
• Self-employed
  
• Provincial Nominees
  
• Live-in Caregiver
  
• Maintaining permanent resident status
  

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