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Express Entry is Canada's primary online application management system for three main federal skilled immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

The CRS is a points-based system that ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool based on age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Top-scoring candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

PNPs allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who possess the specific skills, education, and work experience required to meet local economic and labour market needs.

Processing times depend on the immigration stream and the circumstances of each application. Processing times can change, so applicants should check the latest official processing-time information before making decisions.

Depending on the immigration program, you may be able to include your spouse or common-law partner and eligible dependent children in your permanent residence application.

An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada that may be required before a Canadian employer can hire a temporary foreign worker.

An open work permit generally allows a person to work for most eligible employers in Canada. An employer-specific work permit generally limits the worker to the employer, occupation and other conditions specified on the permit.

PGWP eligibility depends on factors such as the designated learning institution, program of study, length of study, location of study and the applicant's circumstances. Requirements can change, so current eligibility rules should be checked before applying.

In some circumstances, a person who applies to extend their work permit before it expires may be authorized to continue working under maintained status. The specific conditions depend on the application and circumstances.

A Designated Learning Institution is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students who have a study permit.

Eligible international students may be permitted to work off campus during their studies, subject to the conditions attached to their study permit and the rules in effect at the time.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor certain family members, provided they meet the applicable eligibility requirements.

In certain circumstances, you may sponsor a common-law partner or, where the requirements are met, a conjugal partner. Eligibility depends on the details of the relationship and the applicable sponsorship rules.

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is a visa document that may be required for travel to Canada, while an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is generally required by visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air.

Depending on the type of application and the circumstances, options may include addressing the reasons for refusal and reapplying, requesting reconsideration, or seeking judicial review where appropriate. Professional advice can help determine which option may be available.