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Immigration

Permanent Residency

Get information on long-term immigration programs, family sponsorship, and the Express Entry selection system.

How do I move to Canada?

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Coming as a visitor

Find out about electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), the Super Visa, and Temporary Resident Visas, so you can visit Canada.

Studying in Canada

Get your questions answered by an expert

Speak with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant to help plan your move.

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Moving to Canada from the USA

Essential information in our new section.

Permanent Residency

What is Express Entry?

Find out about the process used to select many of Canada's economic immigrants.

Provincial Nominee Programs

A province or territory can nominate you to become a permanent resident. Explore your options.

Immigration to Quebec

Immigration to the province of Quebec is conducted in a unique way, separate from the government of Canada’s selection criteria.

Sponsor a spouse or partner

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for immigration to Canada.

Parent & Grandparent Program

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their parent(s) or grandparent(s) for Canadian permanent residence.

Join our Permanent Residency forum on Facebook

Discuss your plans with other newcomers just like you!

More immigration options and advice

Express Entry programs

Federal Skilled Worker

Canada's flagship immigration program for workers around the world. Do you have enough points? Find out!

Canadian Experience Class

Candidates with Canadian work experience may be eligible for fast-track immigration through this popular program.

Federal Skilled Trades

For qualified, experienced tradespersons from around the world who want to immigrate to Canada.

Latest Express Entry updates

Latest Express Entry Draw figures

Get constant updates on the latest Express Entry draws. Bookmark this page and check back often!

Indians dominate among invitations issued

Citizens of India fared well under Express Entry in 2017, as did others from around the world.

Tech, finance, marketing candidates succeed

Candidates in tech occupations were invited to apply in strong numbers last year.

Work in Canada

International Experience Canada

Youth from over 30 countries can live and work in Canada under the International Experience Canada work permit program.

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement provides for various categories of temporary Canadian work permits for eligible US and Mexican citizens.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Allows employers to hire foreign workers for temporary labour and skill shortages.

International Mobility Program

Provides for exemptions from the LMIA process for employers who wish to temporary workers.

Labour Market Impact Assessment

Before hiring a temporary foreign worker, most employers will need to prove no suitable Canadians were available, through an LMIA.

Bridging Open Work Permit

A way to keep workers in Canada working while their applications for Permanent Residency are processed.

More work permits

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Study in Canada

Find out how to study in Canada as an international student, and how you can build a career in Canada upon graduation.

Visit Canada

Find out about electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), the Super Visa, and Temporary Resident Visas, so you can visit Canada.

Becoming a citizen

Find out how to apply and prepare for your citizenship test.

Latest immigration articles

The latest PNP updates

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Learn about the various streams on offer.

Quebec revamps immigration criteria (again)

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