How does family class sponsorship work for Vancouver residents?

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents for permanent residence. Spousal and partner sponsorship is currently processing in approximately 12 months. Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) sponsorships are subject to an annual intake cap and lottery — in recent years, IRCC has opened applications to randomly selected sponsorship interest forms. The Super Visa (a multi-entry visitor visa for parents/grandparents) is available as an alternative for those who do not win PGP selection. Maple Immigration Services Vancouver advises on all family class pathways.

What is the right Express Entry program for someone with both foreign and Canadian work experience?

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is ideal for applicants with 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work experience. The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program suits applicants with strong foreign work experience (1+ year) who meet the 67-point minimum selection factor score. Applicants with both foreign and Canadian experience can be competitive in either program or both simultaneously. The right program depends on your NOC code, language scores, and overall CRS profile. Maple Immigration Services Vancouver conducts a full program eligibility assessment to determine which Express Entry pathway maximises your chances.

Can I apply for Canadian PR from Vancouver on a work permit?

Yes. Holding a valid Canadian work permit does not prevent you from applying for permanent residence — in fact, accumulating Canadian work experience while on a work permit is the foundation of the Canadian Experience Class PR pathway. You can apply for PR while your work permit is valid, and most applicants maintain their work permit status throughout the PR processing period. If your work permit expires during processing, you may be eligible for maintained status (implied status) to continue working. Maple Immigration Services Vancouver advises on maintaining status and coordinating work permit renewals with ongoing PR applications.

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About Maple Immigration Services Vancouver

Maple Immigration Services is a Vancouver-based RCIC immigration consultancy providing personalised immigration support to individuals and families in British Columbia. The firm specialises in Express Entry pathways, Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP) for international graduates of BC institutions, BC Provincial Nominee Program, and spousal sponsorship. Maple Immigration has built a strong reputation in Vancouver's international student community, helping graduates transition from study permits to PGWPs and then to permanent residency through Express Entry or BC PNP.

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Strengths

✓Vancouver-based full-service immigration consultancy serving BC and national clients
✓Bilingual English-Mandarin team serving Vancouver's large Chinese-Canadian community
✓Strong track record with investor immigration and BC PNP Business stream
✓Competitive fees for Vancouver's premium immigration market
✓Online consultation options available for internationally based applicants

Limitations

!Primarily serves Chinese-Canadian community — less coverage of other immigrant groups
!BC and investor focus limits applicability for personal or family immigration in other provinces
!High Vancouver market pricing relative to Prairie-based alternatives

How Maple Immigration Services Vancouver get paid

Mid-range to premium

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Who it suits

▸Filipino, Indian, Chinese, and other diaspora communities in Vancouver seeking RCIC-regulated family sponsorship and Express Entry guidance
▸Temporary workers in Metro Vancouver accumulating Canadian experience toward CEC eligibility
▸Newcomers to Vancouver who want a community-focused immigration practice with multilingual support

What they do

Destinations

Canada

Specialisations

Express EntryPost-Graduate Work PermitsSpousal SponsorshipStudy Permits

Services

PGWP ApplicationsExpress EntryBC PNP International Graduate Stream

Languages

EnglishHindiPunjabiMandarin

Partner universities & institutions

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)

Canada

regulatory

Post-study pathways

🎓Study Permit → PGWP → Permanent Residency

International students at Metro Vancouver DLIs pursue the study-to-PR pathway with Maple Immigration Services supporting study permit, PGWP, and subsequent BC PNP or Express Entry applications.

1Study Permit (Vancouver DLI)2Graduation3Post-Graduate Work Permit4BC Work Experience5CEC or BC PNP6Permanent Residency

⭐Express Entry → Permanent Residency

Maple Immigration processes FSW and CEC Express Entry profiles for Metro Vancouver applicants, with CRS score optimisation and complete application management from EOI to PR approval.

1Eligibility Assessment2EOI Profile3CRS Optimisation4Invitation to Apply5PR Application6Permanent Residency

👨‍👩‍👧Family Sponsorship → Permanent Residency

Vancouver residents sponsor spouses, children, and parents from China, Korea, South Asia, and beyond under Canada's Family Class sponsorship programs.

1Sponsor Eligibility2Application Preparation3Biometrics & Medical4IRCC Processing5Permanent Residency

What students say

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Fernanda Ramirez

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The Maple team did an amazing job with our application; they were always attentive to our smallest questions and kept in constant contact. They provided us with the best options for our case, which gave us the confidence to work with them. The approval of our immigration application came through in a surprisingly short time, all thanks to Brandon and Mariel’s guidance and organization.