Discover your route to living and working in Canada with our comprehensive guide to Canadian immigration options.
Get Personalized AdviceExpress Entry is Canada's flagship immigration system that manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs...
Determine if you meet the minimum requirements for one of the three federal immigration programs.
Take an approved language test (IELTS, CELPIP for English or TEF, TCF for French).
If you were educated outside Canada, get your credentials assessed.
Submit your profile and receive a CRS score.
If selected, you'll receive an Invitation to Apply.
Complete and submit your application within 60 days.
Complete medical examination and provide police certificates.
If approved, receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province. Each province and territory has its own streams and criteria for selecting nominees based on their specific economic and demographic needs.
Research and choose the PNP stream that fits your profile.
Submit nomination application directly or via Express Entry.
Obtain provincial nomination certificate.
Lodge permanent-residence application to IRCC.
Complete medical and police requirements.
Get Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal–provincial partnership that helps employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified foreign workers and international graduates for jobs they have been unable to fill locally. Successful applicants obtain permanent residence and must intend to live in one of the four Atlantic provinces.
Secure a job offer in an Atlantic province.
Employer submits endorsement with settlement plan.
Lodge permanent-residence application with endorsement.
Apply for temporary work permit if needed.
Complete health and police requirements.
Get Confirmation of Permanent Residence.
Family Sponsorship allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible relatives—spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, or in limited cases other relatives—to become permanent residents of Canada and reunite with their family.
Complete sponsorship + PR forms.
Send both to IRCC together.
Provide fingerprints & photo.
Sponsored person completes medical.
Supply police clearances.
Attend IRCC interview.
Permanent resident status granted.
Canada’s business immigration streams target experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and self-employed persons who can create jobs, invest capital, or enrich Canada’s cultural and athletic life. Key programs include the federal Start-up Visa, Self-Employed Persons Program, and multiple provincial entrepreneur or investor streams.
Create innovative business plan.
Obtain letter from designated investor.
Show CLB 5 English/French.
Lodge complete application with docs.
Complete checks as requested.
Apply for work permit while PR processes.
Permanent residence granted.