They favor people with specific skillsets. Also, if you are older, forget it, its even harder. There is no such thing as a visa for retirees, you have to qualify either via family sponsorship or via your skillset (i.e employable in a sector Canada needs).
For those planning to stay in Canada for more than 183 days each year or who are not eligible for a family super visa, it may be possible to apply for permanent residency. As a permanent resident of Canada, you’ll have access to government-based programs such as health care. Permanent residency can also lead to Canadian citizenship.
If you want to become a permanent resident, “The older one is, the harder it gets,” says John Richardson, a Toronto-based lawyer who assists U.S. citizens in Canada. Canada does not have a retirement visa per se. Paths to permanent residency include an immigration process called “Express Entry” set up for those who have certain skills or want to operate businesses in Canada. Some Canadian provinces have immigration options that are based on graduation from Canadian universities or open to people in specific professions. If you’re planning to have a second career in retirement and are looking at working for several years, these might be viable immigration options. It is likely that these would require planning prior to retirement in the United States.
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