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Immigrate

Ways to immigrate to Canada.

A plain-language overview of the main routes, so you can understand your options before you talk to IRCC or a licensed consultant. Then we’ll help you settle.

Find your path First 30 days checklist

General information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often and depend on your situation. Check IRCC or speak with a licensed consultant (RCIC) or lawyer before you apply.

Pathways

The six routes most newcomers use.

Pick one to see who it’s for, how it works and what to prepare.

Permanent residence

Express Entry

Canada’s main system for skilled workers, ranked by points.

Permanent residence

Provincial Nominee Program

Provinces choose newcomers for their local job market.

Temporary, then permanent

Study to permanent residence

Study, get Canadian work experience, then apply for PR.

Permanent residence

Family sponsorship

Citizens and permanent residents sponsor close family.

Work permits

Employer-specific, open and youth permits to work in Canada.

Visitor to status

What visitors can and can’t do, and legitimate options.

Where are you now?

Jump to your stage.

PlanningStill exploring or applyingPrepare documents and money early ApprovedApproved, landing soonYour pre-arrival prep list LandedAlready in CanadaYour first 30 days, in order

Next steps

Immigration is step one.

Guides

Featured guides

Express Entry, explained

How the points system works, step by step.

From study permit to permanent residence

The study → PGWP → PR route and what changed.

Before you land: your prep list

Documents, money and housing before your flight.

Pathway updates

Get pathway updates.

A short note when major immigration rules change, in plain language. No draw-by-draw alerts.