7. Call on a family member
If you have a spouse, partner, parent, grandparent, or sibling that is a Canadian citizen, they can sponsor you for permanent residence. If granted, you’ll be able to live, work, and/or study in Canada indefinitely.
Now, part of the deal is that your sponsor agrees to support you financially if necessary, while you agree to do your very best to support yourself. Since money issues between family members can be touchy, be sure you know what you’re getting into if you go this route.