How to become a Canadian permanent resident. Different ways to get Permanent residency

There are several ways to obtain permanent residence in Canada, and the process can be complex and time-consuming. Here are some options:
Provincial Nominee Class: You can apply for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Class (PNC) by first applying to the province or territory where you want to live and be nominated. After a province or territory nominates you, you must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence
Express Entry: You can apply for permanent residence through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply. Once you have your invitation to apply, you can fill out the online form, scan and upload the required documents, pay your fees, and submit your application

Come to Canada tool: You can use the Come to Canada tool to figure out which immigration program will work best for you. This tool guides you through some questions and based on your responses and your situation, it will give you a list of options and step-by-step instructions on how to apply

Family sponsorship: Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to sponsor their partners, children, parents, and grandparents for permanent immigration

Business immigration: If you have at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience in the past 3 years, you may be eligible for business immigration

Study permit: As an international student in Canada looking for permanent residency, you can apply for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program and then apply for permanent residency