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There are a number of pathways to obtaining PR in Canada, as a Skilled Worker, PGWP Holder, Sponsorship of a Spouse or Family Member, or as a Business Applicant just to name some. Based on your background we can discuss your options with you.

Family Sponsorship

The objective of the Family Class of immigration is to reunite close family members in Canada. The Family Class allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their dependent children, parents and grandparents, spouse, common-law, or conjugal partners.

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner who is a foreign national. Other family members that may be sponsored as well in certain circumstances.

Spousal and Common-law Partner Sponsorship

The Spousal Sponsorship Category

The Spousal Sponsorship program is a subsection of the Family Class immigration category.

Under this program, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for Canadian Permanent Residence.

Both the Canadian citizen or permanent resident (the ‘sponsor’) and the sponsored foreign national spouse (the ‘applicant’) must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order for the applicant to receive a visa.

In order to receive a visa through this immigration program, the sponsor and sponsored person must prove that their relationship qualifies under one of three categories:

· Spouse

· Common-law Partner

· Conjugal Partner

· Canada recognizes same-sex marriage, and same-sex partners may be eligible to apply under

any of the above three categories, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.

After Sponsorship

An application under the spousal sponsorship category will be subject to terms and conditions

after the applicant is granted permanent residence, including:

● The sponsor is financially responsible for the person sponsored for three years after the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident.

● Individuals who come to Canada as spouses are barred from sponsoring a spouse for five years after receiving Canadian permanent residence status.

● For those couples who have been in their relationship for two years or less, and have no children in common must live with their spouse/partner in a ‘legitimate relationship’ for two years. Should this condition not be met, the sponsored spouse’s permanent residence status may be revoked. Exceptions will be made for sponsored spouses or partners who have experienced abuse or neglect from the sponsor.

Parent / Grandparent Sponsorship

A Canadian or permanent resident living in Canada, 18 years or older, may sponsor a parent or grandparent.

To be a sponsor:

The sponsor and the sponsored relative must sign a sponsorship agreement that commits the sponsor to provide financial support for the sponsored relative. This agreement also states that the person becoming a permanent resident will make every effort to support themselves.

The sponsor must commit to providing financial support for the relative and any other eligible relatives accompanying them for a period of three to ten years, depending on their age and relationship to you. This time period begins on the date the sponsored relative becomes a permanent resident.

Super Visa

The Super Visa is a temporary resident visa which allows parents or grandparents to apply for a type of visitor visa that permits them to remain in Canada for up to two years at a time without the need to renew their status every 6 months. Parents and grandparents who are from visa-exempt countries are also eligible to apply for the Super Visa.

An application for a super visa requires:

· documentation demonstrating that your child or grandchild in Canada meets a minimum income threshold;

· a written statement from that child or grandchild that he or she will give you financial support,

· valid Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year and

· completion of an immigration medical exams

Temporary Residence

Whether you are looking for a Visitor Visa, Study Permit, Work Permit or Super Visa to Canada, we can discuss your options and help you to achieve temporary status in Canada based on your needs and situation.

Temporary Resident Status

Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Making an application for a Visitor Visa to enter Canada, known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is required for some depending on your nationality, circumstances and other factors.

If you wish to come to Canada for a temporary purpose such as vacation or to visit friends or family you will have make an application for a TRV before your intended trip unless you are a citizen from a visa exempt country.

Work Permits

Every Foreign Worker must obtain a Work Permit in order to work legally in Canada. Canada encourages Foreign Workers that have required skills to apply for Work Permits and join the Canadian work force. There are several means of obtaining a Work Permit for employment in Canada based on your individual situation and circumstances.

Study Permits

If you are planning to come to Canada to take any academic, professional or vocational training at a University or College, in most cases you must submit an Application for a Study Permit in your country of origin before coming to Canada. Navigate Canada can assist you with securing admission to an appropriate education institution. It is important when selecting the right educational institution for you that we ensure it qualifies to lead you to qualify to for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”) to fully maximize your Canadian educational experience.

Permanent Resident Card Renewals

Persons who have obtained permanent residence in Canada will be issued Permanent Resident Cards valid for a five year period. Permanent Resident Cards are important documents because they will allow the permanent resident to return to and enter Canada as long as they are valid. The renewal process for PR Cards is an important one as information relating to time spent physically in Canada during the preceding five-year period may be questioned by IRCC in certain circumstances. Careful and thorough preparation of your PR Card Renewal Application will avoid delays, confusion and possibly the issuance of Residency Questionnaires by Canadian Immigration Authorities. If for reasons beyond your control you have not been able to meet the residency requirement to maintain your PR status we can also talk to you about your options to retain your PR. We can work closely with you to ensure that your application is completed correctly.

Refusals and Appeals

Refusals by the immigration authorities may be appealed. These appeals will be may be time sensitive. Should you have received a refusal regarding a Canadian Immigration Application contact us to discuss the specific options available to you given your circumstances.

Canadian Citizenship

Being a Canadian citizen is different than being a permanent resident. Being granted Canadian citizenship, means that you are citizen of Canada. You have all the rights, duties and responsibilities of being a Canadian. Regardless of your age, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least: 1095 days during the five years before the date you sign your application

You may use a portion of your time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person towards your physical presence calculation. Each day spent physically in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident within the last 5 years will count as one half day, with a maximum of 365 days, towards your physical presence calculation.

People with Canadian Citizenship have the ability to have and travel with a Canadian passport, foreign governments often allow Canadian citizens to travel into and through their country with minimal restrictions or requirements to obtain visas in advance.

Skilled Worker and Provincial Nominee Programs

There are a number of dynamic Skilled Worker Programs that lead to Permanent Residence in Canada including the Express Entry, Canadian Experience Class and various Provincial Nominee Programs. Given our location in Manitoba we have extensive experience with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program which was the first PNP in Canada and has been very successful in selecting and retaining skilled workers for the local area.

Canadian Experience Class

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a PR category for individuals who have already been employed as skilled workers in Canada on valid Work Permit status. For many international graduates, CEC may be quickest option for obtaining Canadian PR. If you are currently working in Canada and you have applied for permanent residence under CEC, you may be eligible for a bridging open work permit if your work permit will expire in four months or less. This means you can keep working while IRCC finalizes your permanent resident application.

CEC is also open to individuals who are no longer in Canada, if have recent work experience in Canada.

To qualify for the CEC via Express Entry, you must have:

at least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last three years (before you apply). The work was: full-time OR an equivalent part-time
gained your work experience in Canada with the proper authorization
take approved language test and met minimum requirements
planned to live outside the province of Quebec

To be eligible for the CEC, you need to have Canadian skilled work experience within three years of applying. According to the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC), skilled work experience is defined as:

Managerial jobs (NOC skill level 0)
Professional jobs (NOC skill type A)
Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)

Your experience must be at least

12 months of full-time work: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), OR
equal amount in part-time hours, such as:
- 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
- 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than one job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
If your experience doesn’t meet the duty and job description requirements set in the NOC, IRCC may not accept your application.

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