🍁 Permanent Residence
The federal and provincial pathways to Canadian permanent residence — Express Entry, PNP, and family routes explained.
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Express Entry Overview & CRS
The federal pool that ranks CEC, FSW, and FST applicants — how scoring works, 2026 category draws, and why a provincial nomination is worth +600 points.
Express Entry Programs
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The fastest federal PR route for people with skilled Canadian work experience — eligibility, language minimums, and how CRS score affects your chances.
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
PR for skilled workers outside Canada — the six selection factors, the 67-point minimum, and how FSW fits in Express Entry.
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
PR for qualified tradespeople — eligible NOC codes, job offer or union membership requirement, and how to qualify.
Category-Based Draws (2026)
The 10 active categories IRCC is using in 2026, updated experience requirements, and how to position your profile.
Provincial Nominees (PNP)
PNP Overview
91,500 nominations in 2026 — the big picture on Enhanced (Express Entry linked) vs Base streams and which provinces are active.
Timely · June 2026Ontario (OINP) — 2026 Redesign
All 8 old streams closed June 26, 2026. The new Workforce Priority stream requires a job offer — here is what changed and what it means for graduates.
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Find out your CRS score
The CRS Calculator shows your points breakdown and helps you understand where to focus.