To immigrate to Canada you have to apply for a Canada PR visa. This can be done via immigration programs like Canada Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program. The visa applications are accepted in 4 main categories. Among economic immigrants, who are the major types of immigration candidates, the following classes of people are included:
Skilled Worker Class
The FSTP is for individuals willing to become Canada PR visa holders on the basis of their qualifications and work experience in a certain skilled trade. The FSWP applicants get the eligibility as Canada PR on the basis of their ability to settle in Canada. They can take an active role in developing the economy.
The immigrants under this category have skills, education, and experience in an occupation that is highly desired in the Canadian labor market.
Canadian Experience Class
Potential immigrants who already are in Canada can participate in CEC and change their status from temporary to permanent residents. Those individuals who have resided in Canada for a while, including TFWs (temporary foreign workers)/international students can settle in Canada through the CEC program. They require to have a certain level of abilities in the English and/or French language. They have adjusted to living in Canada too.
Business Class
Under this class individuals such as entrepreneurs, investors, are self-employed people who are foreign nationals can participate. These are immigrants who have the funds, skills, as well as experience needed to run a business in Canada.