Permanent Residence (PR)

Canada offers permanent residence to eligible individuals through various immigration programs. Here’s a breakdown of the general criteria:

• Age: Younger applicants (typically under 35) receive more points in the system.
• Education: You’ll need to have foreign education credentials assessed to be equivalent to Canadian standards (usually high school diploma or higher).
• Language Skills: English or French proficiency is required, demonstrated through tests like IELTS or TEF.
• Work Experience: Skilled work experience in fields Canada needs helps your score.
• Arrangeability: Having a job offer in Canada strengthens your application (though not mandatory for all programs).
• Adaptability: This category considers your spouse’s education and work experience, as well as your ability to settle in Canada.
• Funds: You’ll need to show proof of sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents upon arrival.
• Medical Exam: A medical exam is mandatory to ensure you don’t have any health conditions that could significantly burden the healthcare system.
• Security: You’ll need to pass a criminal background check.

These are general requirements, and specific programs may have additional criteria. The main point system used is called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). You need to score at least 67 points out of 100 to be eligible for an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Australia uses a points-based system for awarding permanent residency visas. Here’s a rundown of the key criteria:

Points Test: You need a minimum of 65 points on the Skills Select points test. Points are awarded based on:

• Age: Generally, younger applicants (under 45) score higher.
• English Language Skills: Proficiency in English is assessed through tests like IELTS or PTE.
• Skilled Occupation: Your occupation must be on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
• Work Experience: Relevant skilled work experience gets you points.
• Education Qualifications: Your educational qualifications are assessed for points.

Other Requirements:

• Health: You’ll need to pass a health check.
• Character: You must be of good character with no criminal convictions.

Additional Considerations:

• State Nomination: Getting nominated by a specific Australian state or territory can boost your points.
• Partner Skills: Your partner’s skills and qualifications can contribute points to your application.

To be eligible for permanent residence in New Zealand, there are two main requirements:

1. Hold a Resident Visa for at least two years: You must have already been granted a resident visa and held it for a minimum of two years. This visa could be based on work, partnership, or other categories.

2. Demonstrate Commitment to New Zealand: There are five ways to show your commitment to New Zealand:

   • Time spent in New Zealand: You need to have physically been in New Zealand for at least 184 days in each of the past two years.
   • New Zealand tax residence: You must have been a New Zealand tax resident for the past two tax years.
   • Investment: You can demonstrate significant investment in New Zealand.
   • Business ownership: Owning and operating a business in New Zealand can qualify.
   • Established base: Having strong ties to New Zealand through family, community involvement, or other factors can be considered.

Here are some additional points to keep in mind:

• Good Character: You must be of good character with no significant criminal history.
• Visa Conditions Met: You need to have complied with all the conditions of your original resident visa.