Our Services Include:
- Express Entry
- PR Card Renewal
- Temporary Visa
- Study Visa
- Work Permit
- Super Visa
- Spousal Visa
- Canadian Citizenship
- Provincial Nomination Program
Express Entry
Express Entry stands as Canada’s foremost immigration system, allowing applicants to pursue Canadian permanent residency upon achieving the required CRS score and receiving their Invitation to Apply. It’s vital to understand that Express Entry isn’t an immigration program itself but rather an online system designed to manage Canada’s immigration application intake and provide a clear pathway to permanent residency. Eligible Express Entry candidates have the opportunity to create an EE Profile, valid for 12 months, to potentially receive an Invitation to Apply from the Canadian Federal Government or an interested Canadian province. Upon receiving the ITA, candidates can then submit a PR application for processing.
Express Entry covers the following programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class. To immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker program, a foreign worker must have at least one year of eligible experience and meet other requirements. Candidates are evaluated based on six selection factors, including language skills, education, work experience, age, job offer, and adaptability in Canada. For assistance with Express Entry Immigration under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, feel free to reach out to us.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is an Express Entry stream enabling applicants to apply for permanent residency. It caters to skilled workers with foreign work experience seeking permanent immigration to Canada. Minimum requirements include skilled work experience, language proficiency, and education. Eligibility hinges on meeting all these minimum criteria.
Selection Factors: Applicants under the federal Skilled Worker Program are assessed based on:
- Age
- Education
- Work Experience
- Whether you have a valid job offer
- English and/or French language Skills
- Adaptability
Federal Skilled Trades Program
The Federal Skilled Trade Program, an EE stream in which applicants can submit their application for permanent Residency through express entry system.
This program is for Skilled workers that possess qualified skilled work experience in the following NOC groups:
- Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades
- Major Group 73, maintenance, and equipment operation trades
- Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
- Minor Group 632, chefs, and cooks
- Minor Group 633, butchers, and bakers
Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class is a stream in which applicants can submit their application for permanent residency through the Express Entry System. This program is for skilled workers who have Canadian Work Experience and who want to immigrate to Canada permanently.
Provincial Nominee Program
Canadian Provinces can nominate candidates for Permanent residence under numerous streams.
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
- PhD Graduate Stream
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
- Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Skilled Trades Stream
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
- Master’s Graduate Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
- Opportunity Stream
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- International post-graduate
- Entry-level and semi-skilled
- Healthcare professional
- EEBC – Skilled Worker
- EEBC – International Graduate
- EEBC – International Post-Graduate
- EEBC – Healthcare professional
- Entrepreneur immigration – regional pilot
- Entrepreneur immigration – base category
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
- Entrepreneur Program
- Farm Owner and Operator Application
- International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer
- International Skilled Worker: Occupation In-Demand
- International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
- Skilled Worker with Existing Work Permit
- Semi-skilled Agriculture Worker with Existing Work Permit
- Health Professionals
- Hospitality Sector Project
- Long-Haul Truck Drivers
- Students
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Critical Workers
- International Graduates
- PEI Express Entry
- Skilled Workers in PEI
- Skilled Workers Outside Canada
- Work Permit Stream
Yukon PNPs
- Express Entry Stream
- Skilled Worker Stream
- Critical Impact Worker Stream
- Business Stream
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba
- Skilled Workers Overseas
- Career Employment Pathway
- Graduate Internship Pathway
- International Student Entrepreneur Pilot
- Business Investor Stream – Entrepreneur Pathway
- Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Express Entry stream
- Skilled Worker stream
- Entrepreneurial stream
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
- Labour Market Priorities for Physicians
- Physician
- Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
- Skilled Worker – Job Offer
- Occupations in demand with a job offer
- Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
- Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Immigration Programs
- Express Entry Skilled Worker Category
- Skilled Worker
- International Graduate
- International entrepreneur (starting a new business or purchasing a new business)
- International Graduate Entrepreneur
Northwest Territories PNPs
- Critical Impact Worker
- Skilled Worker
- Express Entry
- Business Stream
Temporary Resident Visa
Temporary Work Permits In Canada
Canada remains a sought-after destination for skilled foreign workers, contributing their expertise to the Canadian economy. We take pride in offering a robust economy, competitive wages, and ample opportunities to transition from temporary work permits to Permanent Residency. Our firm maintains a strong network with Canadian employers actively seeking skilled foreign nationals to fulfill their employment requirements. If you’re prepared to share your knowledge and expertise, reach out to our office now to explore potential recruitment opportunities.
Type of Work Permits:
- LMIA Based Work Permit
- LMIA-exempted Work Permit
- Open Work Permits
Work Permit Programs
Before the foreign national obtains a right to apply for a work permit, the Canadian Employer should undergo the selective process to determine which of the below-noted programs will suit the needs to expedite the recruitment process:
- Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- International Mobility Program
Canada Study Permit
Studying in Canada is a great opportunity to get Permanent Residency!
Each year, approximately 500,000 international students choose to study in Canada. Graduates from Canadian educational institutions earn globally recognized qualifications, positioning them for success in any field worldwide. Despite this, Canadian tuition fees rank among the lowest in English-speaking countries. Pursuing education in Canada is an investment in the future, offering access to employment, business prospects, and a fulfilling life in Canada. Moreover, Canada provides excellent immigration pathways for international student’s post-graduation. For further information on Canada Study Permits, feel free to contact us.
Canada Visitor Visa
A standard Canadian tourist visa is intended for individuals seeking to travel for tourism purposes or to visit relatives in Canada. It’s essential to determine your visa type before applying for a Canada visa. A non-immigrant Canada tourist visa is suitable for business professionals, tourists, students, or individuals with specific purposes for staying in Canada.
Super visa for parents & Grandparents of Canadians
Canadian citizens or permanent residents can sponsor their parents or grandparents for a Canada super visa. This visa allows for multiple entries and is valid for up to 10 years. With a super visa, eligible parents or grandparents can visit their children and families in Canada for up to 5 years without needing to renew their status.
Family Class Sponsorships
Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to sponsor their parents and grandparents to become Permanent Residents of Canada. In order to do so, applications must:
- Support them and their dependents financially.
- Make sure that they do not require any social assistance.
There are certain factors in which applicants must meet first prior to submitting their interest to sponsor form online through the IRCC website. Should applicants meet the requirements, they will first have to fill out the interest to sponsor form.
Spousal Sponsorship
Spousal Sponsorship program paves the way for spouses and partners of Canadian Citizens and permanent residents to immigrate to Canada. Sponsorship requirements and process depend on many factors. We provide an overview of how to bring a wife, husband, or common law partner to Canada.
PR Card Renewal
Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for a PR Card Renewal only in these following instances:
- They did not receive their PR Card within 180 days since landing in Canada:
- Their PR Card has expired or will expire within the next 9 months;
- Their PR Card has been destroyed, lost, or stolen; or
- They have legally changed their name and they require to update their card.
In order to maintain permanent resident status in Canada, individuals must have physically been in Canada for at least 730 days (two years) in the last five years. The 730 days do not need to be continuous and some of the time abroad may count towards the 730 days. These can be one of the following:
- Time spent abroad with a Canadian citizen who is their spouse, common-law partner or their parent;
- Employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business or in the federal public administration or the public service of a province; or
- Accompanying a permanent resident (who is their spouse, common-law partner, or their parent) that is employed on a full basis by a Canadian business or in the federal public administration or the public service of a province.
In some instances where the residency obligations have not been met, the PR Card renewal application can be made on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds.
Canadian Citizenship Application
Permanent Residents of Canada are eligible to apply for Citizenship regardless of age. In order to be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, individuals must:
- Be a permanent resident
- Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years.
- Must be physically residing in Canada for at least 1095 days during the five years right before the date of the application.
- Have filed taxes, if needed
- Taxes must be filed for at least 3 years during the 5 years right before the date of the application.
- Show how well they know Canada.
- Individuals who are between the age 18 to 54 on the day the application is signed must take a citizenship test. The test is about Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
- Prove their language skills.
- Individuals between the age 18 to 54 on the day the application is signed must show that they can speak and listen at a specific level in one of the official languages (English or French)
- To become a citizen, individuals must meet the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 4 or higher.
For Employers
Canadian Employers—Chasing Dreams Immigration Inc. specializes in sourcing and relocating qualified foreign workers to meet all your staffing requirements. In today’s competitive labor market, Canadian companies may encounter challenges in finding skilled staff. We offer a practical and cost-effective solution tailored to your specific needs: sourcing, recruiting, and relocating experienced foreign talent for a diverse range of Canadian employers. We assist in hiring temporary foreign workers to address short-term labor shortages and finding skilled individuals for permanent positions. From the initial consultation to determine your needs, to guiding you through the complex processes of Service Canada and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Chasing Dreams Immigration Inc. delivers a seamless blend of expertise and experience.
We specialize in helping employers hire both permanent and temporary workers in fields like:
- Information Technology
- Trucking industry
- Supply Chain/Logistics
- Skilled labour
- Manufacturing
- Food industry
- Construction
LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)
An LMIA, or Labour Market Impact Assessment, is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labor market. It’s an essential step for Canadian employers who want to hire foreign workers for certain job positions in Canada. The purpose of the LMIA is to ensure that hiring a foreign worker won’t negatively affect the job opportunities or wages of Canadian citizens or permanent residents and that the hiring is justifiable.
There are several types of LMIA, each designed to address specific situations or categories of foreign workers. The main types of LMIA include:
1. High-Wage LMIA: This type of LMIA is for job positions where the wage being offered to the foreign worker is considered high according to the prevailing wage rates in the specific region of Canada. High-wage LMIAs are typically for positions where the wage offered is above the provincial/territorial median wage.
2. Low-Wage LMIA: Low-wage LMIAs apply to job positions where the wage offered to the foreign worker is below the provincial/territorial median wage. Employers must meet additional requirements, such as advertising the job position more extensively and demonstrating their commitment to transitioning to a Canadian workforce over time.
3. Global Talent Stream (GTS) LMIA: The Global Talent Stream is a program designed to facilitate the hiring of highly skilled foreign workers for certain occupations. It aims to expedite the LMIA process for employers in fields such as technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) by providing faster processing times.
4. Agricultural LMIA: This type of LMIA is specific to the agricultural sector. It allows Canadian agricultural employers to hire temporary foreign workers to address labor shortages during planting, cultivating, and harvesting seasons.
5. Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) LMIA: SAWP LMIAs are for agricultural employers who want to hire temporary foreign workers for seasonal agricultural work. This program is often used for fruit and vegetable farming.
6. Low and High-wage Pilot LMIAs: These pilot programs were introduced to address labor shortages in certain regions and industries. They have specific requirements and may provide different pathways for employers to hire foreign workers.
7. In-Home Caregiver LMIA: This LMIA category is for families or individuals in Canada who wish to hire a foreign caregiver to provide in-home care for children, seniors, or individuals with high medical needs.
It’s important for Canadian employers and foreign workers to determine the appropriate type of LMIA based on the specific job position, wage offered, and other relevant factors. The LMIA process can be complex, and requirements may change over time, so it’s advisable to consult with Canadian immigration authorities or a qualified immigration professional when applying for an LMIA. For assistance with any type of LMIA, you may contact us at [email protected]
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