Canada vs Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Canada
Canada's permanent-residence system is dominated by Express Entry, covering Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades, plus Provincial Nominee Programs. Temporary routes include LMIA-based work permits, International Mobility Program, and the Post-Graduation Work Permit.
- Official portal
- IRCC
- Languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Canadian dollar
Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
Jersey Visa Atlas coverage is based on Government of Jersey pages for moving to Jersey, applying for a visa, customs and immigration, work permit policy, registration cards, and residential and employment statuses. The current packet covers immigration permission, employer work permits, Jersey resident registration cards, residential/employment statuses, and arrival customs/immigration compliance.
- Official portal
- Government of Jersey
- Languages
- English, French
- Currency
- Pound sterling
How Canada and Jersey (British Crown Dependency) differ
| Dimension | Canada | Jersey (British Crown Dependency) |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 8 | 5 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 7 | 4 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 6 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | Arrival as PR → citizenship eligibility at 3 years. Temp-to-PR transition (Express Entry or PNP from inside Canada) typically adds another 1-3 years. | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) | Work Permit |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | IRCC service standard for Federal Skilled Worker under Express Entry is 5–8 months from AOR. | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | Canada Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) costs about CA$1,675 in government fees for a single applicant, plus roughly CA$550 in pre-application third-party costs (ECA + language test). | — |
| Official languages | English, French | English, French |
| Currency | Canadian dollar | Pound sterling |
| Primary regulator | CICC | JCIS |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 1 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Canada
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- Canada Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) costs about CA$1,675 in government fees for a single applicant, plus roughly CA$550 in pre-application third-party costs (ECA + language test).
- Processing time
- IRCC service standard for Federal Skilled Worker under Express Entry is 5–8 months from AOR.
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Jersey (British Crown Dependency)
Work Permit
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Recent policy activity
Last 6 months. Each entry links to its primary government source.
- 30 April 2026Canada
Canada: PR fees rise (30 Apr 2026), category-based Express Entry, Start-up Visa closed, arranged-employment points removed
A run of IRCC changes through 2025-26 reshaped Express Entry economics and closed the Start-up Visa to new applicants.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Routes unique to Canada
Visa routes side by side
Canada (8)
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 3 years.
Start-Up Visa (Canada)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Canadian Study Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Programme length plus 90 days.
Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence.
Jersey (British Crown Dependency) (5)
Immigration Permission and Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · As granted for the visit, study, work or residence purpose.
Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Temporary route may be 9 or 12 months in relevant sectors; long-term route can be up to 3 years initially, with some medical doctor permits up to 5 years.
Register as a Jersey Resident
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Registration should be completed after arrival before starting work or relying on Jersey residential/employment status.
Residential and Employment Status
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Status depends on residence history, employment permission, relationship basis or business permission; some Entitled status can become permanent after qualifying residence.
Customs and Immigration Arrival
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Arrival and import compliance applies at or before the move to Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Canada or Jersey (British Crown Dependency)?+
Canada’s Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) is the dominant skilled route; Jersey (British Crown Dependency)’s Work Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Which immigration system has changed more recently, Canada or Jersey (British Crown Dependency)?+
In the last 6 months: 1 logged policy change for Canada, 0 for Jersey (British Crown Dependency). See the recent-policy section above for the details, each linked to its primary source.
Does Canada or Jersey (British Crown Dependency) have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Canada has more: 7 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 4 for Jersey (British Crown Dependency). No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.