Canada is one of the world's most advance and economically stable country, located in the north of United States. The immigration policies of Canada are open to new immigrants and are similar to United States in some ways. If one desire to immigrate to Canada, there are many ways he she can qualify for immigration to Canada as a permanent resident.

One way to qualify for immigration to Canada is through family. If you have any family living in Canada, they can apply for your immigration. For example, if you have a spouse who lives in Canada, he/she can sponsor you to move to Canada. If your children or grand children live in Canada, they can also sponsor you to live in Canada. The Canadian Immigration does not allow to sponsor any siblings as they are not considered immediate family according to the Canadian Immigration laws.

If you are trying to invest in a business in Canada, you can also receive immigration status depending on the amount of investment you are going to make. The usual minimum amount of investment to receive immigration is 400,000 Canadian dollars. You should be worth 800,000 Canadian dollars and also should have business experience.

You can also apply as an entrepreneur which require business experience and self worth of 300,000 Canadian dollars.

Another category is of self-employed people which requires relevant experience which will make significant contribution to the cultural and athletic life of Canada or experience in farm management leading towards purchase of a farm in Canada and its management.

The skilled worker program to immigrate to Canada provides many skilled workers and highly educated professionals an opportunity to come to Canada and reside permanently in Canada. There is a list of high demand professions called the NOC (National Occupation Classification) list which qualify people for immigration to Canada. If your occupation falls into this category you can apply for the immigration on this basis.

There is also a category for refugees and asylees from disadvantage and war stricken countries. The people from these countries can also receive immigration after they make their case.