There are many types of permanent residency options.

Listed below are the popular ones. Most options offer a long term visa for the applicant, his spouse and children. The visa can be converted to citizenship in most cases. Free Education for children, healthcare & retirement benefits & visa free travel are some of the reasons people choose to immigrate.

SKILLED IMMIGRATION

• Points Based
• Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
• It is the most popular way of settling overseas

STATE/TERRITORY/PROVINCE SPONSORED IMMIGRATION

• Similar to skilled immigration
• Occupation must be listed on the state list
• Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship

EMPLOYER BASED IMMIGRATION

• Very popular option for most countries
• Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa

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FAMILY MIGRATION

• Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
• The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country

INVESTMENT MIGRATION

• Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
• Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more