Assess your eligibility to immigrate to Canada through general immigration Express entry and Province skilled workers programs.
Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada, apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your application or find a form.
The purpose of the free assessment is to determine whether you are qualified to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Family Sponsorship, Skilled Worker, Entrepreneur, Investor, or Self-Employed categories. There is no charge for this service.
SKILLED WORKER
While Canada’s economic success is good for business, it is also creating challenges for employers who are struggling to find enough workers to meet demand. With its record low unemployment rate, Canada, today more than ever, must rely on foreign talent to continue to grow a strong national workforce.
The purpose of the Work section, is to guide you and provide the most up-to-date information with regard to working in Canada for your particular situation.
TRADE WORKER
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is for people who want to become permanent residents of Canada based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
BUSINESS CANDIDATE
If you are a business person or manager looking to immigrate to Canada, the Canadian federal and provincial governments offer a number of options that may allow you to fast-track the Canadian immigration process.
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
The Canadian government offers a number of ways to allow this dream to become a reality under its Family Class Sponsorship class. Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship programs are some of the most generous family reunification programs in the developed world. After all, the Canadian government is committed to keeping families together whenever possible.
There are a number of relationships that qualify for Family Class Sponsorship, including spouses and common-law partners, parents and grandparents, and dependent children. For parents and grandparents, there is also the Super Visa program.
To get started on exploring your Family Class Sponsorship options, we invite you to start a free Canadian Immigration assessment.
CANADA STUDY
The number of international students studying in Canada is over 450,000, a figure that is constantly growing. Many of these students are choosing Canada over other developed countries because of certain advantages that studying in Canada can bring.
Individuals who study in Canada receive a top-quality and internationally-respected education, preparing them for professional pursuits in Canada or abroad.
Yet, the cost of tuition and living fees in Canada are generally lower than in other developed countries.
Services and information
My application
Sign in or create an account, check application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, learn about medical and police checks, learn about representatives and protect yourself from fraud
Visit
Find out if you need a visa to visit, do business or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay as a visitor
Immigrate
Find out what immigration programs you can apply for, sponsor your family and use a representative
Work
Apply for or extend a work permit, learn about International Experience Canada and being a caregiver, get your credentials recognized, and hire foreign workers
Study
Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit
Citizenship
Apply for, resume or give up Canadian citizenship, prepare for the citizenship test and get proof of citizenship
New immigrants
Get a permanent resident card, find immigrant services in your area, apply for citizenship and learn about your first tax year in Canada
Canadians
Get a passport, sponsor your family or a refugee, get proof of citizenship, travel and work abroad, adopt a child from abroad, and take part in citizenship celebrations
Refugees and asylum
Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and appeal a refugee claim
Enforcement and violations
Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations, the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings
