Best way to apply for PR Status

[functor]

Hello Everyone,

I've got a friend who has been working in Canada for 4 years now, with 2 different companies. Always with valid work permits. Between the 2 jobs he spent 3 months out of the country.

What is the best way for him to apply for Permanent Resident Status? He is currently investigating the provincial nominee program, but I am wondering if there is a less complicated way for him to apply based on the number of years he's already been working in Canada.

Can anyone provide some guidance please?

Thanks!

 

[scylla]

Hard to say without more information. If the jobs were NOC skill level A, B or 0 - then he could look at Express Entry or Canadian Experience Class.

 

[functor]

Both were NOC class A, 2133.

Are these his only option though? Isn't there a way to apply for PR status just because you've been in the country legally for the last 3 years?

 

[scylla]

Isn't there a way to apply for PR status just because you've been in the country legally for the last 3 years?

No - there's no such option.

His options are Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and the Provincial Nominee programs.