How to apply for a permanent visa to Canada from Italy or Tirana

[Flods]

Hello,

I have just registered and I would like to have some basic information on how to apply for a visa to Canada.
I am an albanian citizen but I live in Italy since 2001, so now there are 13 years. I have a permanent residence card in Italy and I am candidate to have an italian passport.
I don't know what is the best way to apply for permanent visa to Canada. It would be easier with the Canadian Lottery Program from Albania or with a normal application from Italy?
I know there is an online form but reading all these forums it looks it's a bit complicated to fill it in the right way to have the visa.
I work in the art events organizations and at the moment I don't have a job here. So I am thinking to move to Canada to work and live there as a permanent resident. Is there a way to see if with these requirements there is any chance to get the Visa?
What are the best requirements to be a perfect candidate to have the Visa and how it works the process once in Canada, to find a job.
I would really appreciate some practical tips from people who have experience with all these bureaucracies.
Thanks in advance.
Flods.

 

[scylla]

Canada does not have a visa lottery.

Canada's immigration programs are listed here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp

Each one has different requirements and you'll have to spend some time researching the requirements for each to see if you qualify to apply.

If you have further questions you should post them either to the Skilled Worker or Provincial Nomination sections of this forum.

Good luck.

 

[Flods]

Thanks scylla. I haven't explored so good all the forum topics so your tips are very useful to me.
Take care and have a nice day
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