Features

Canada PR

US Green Card

Eligibility Criteria

• Score 67 points or above in the Comprehensive Ranking System
• Be 18 to 35 years old
• Education credentials must be equivalent to Canadian higher secondary education or more
• At least 1 year of full-time work experience in Canada
• A minimum score of CLB 7 in English or French language proficiency tests

• International professionals with job offers from companies based in the U.S.
• Immediate relatives of citizens of the U.S.
• Other family members of citizens of the U.S. or lawful permanent residents
• Candidates in the Annual Diversity Green Card Lottery

Pathways

• Canada Express Entry
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Quebec Selected Workers Program
• ICT Program
• Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Family Sponsorship
• Investor Program
• Start-up visa
• Study Permit
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

• Family-based green card
• Employment-based green card
• Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
• Adjustment of status

Sponsorship Option for Spouses and Dependents

Spouse and dependent children below 22 years of age are eligible for Canada PR

Spouses and dependent children below 21 years of age are eligible for a US Green Card

Residency Requirements

Permanent Residents must live in Canada for at least 730 days for every 5 years

Green Card Holders are required to remain in the US for at least 6 months in a 365-day period.

Applying for Citizenship

Permanent Residents can apply for citizenship after 3 years within 5 years of stay in Canada.

U.S. Green Card holders can apply for citizenship after at least 5 years of stay in the U.S.

Sponsorships Option for Other Family Members

 Spouses, dependent children, Parents, grandparents

Spouses, dependent children, Parents, Family preference relatives

Work Permit for Spouses

Spouses can work in Canada with a legal work permit

Spouses can lawfully work in the U.S though a Marriage-based Green card.

Benefits

• Authorization to live and work in Canada
• Access to free universal healthcare and education
• Freedom to work anywhere in Canada in diverse industries
• Eligible to apply for Canada Citizenship after 5 years

• Work in any private sector
• Avail of public education
• Protected under U.S. law
• Candidates can apply for citizenship after 5 years of obtaining a US Green car

Processing Time

The processing time for Canada PR is 6 to 8 months

The processing time for US Green Card is 14-16 months

Validity

The validity of Canada PR is 5 years

The validity of US Green Card is 10 years

Visa Free Countries

Canada PR holders can travel visa-free to 26 countries

US Green Card holders can travel visa free to 140+ countries