Explore immigration programs
to live, work, or study in Canada

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

Express Entry is an online application system for skilled workers. These 3 programs are part of Express Entry:

• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Canadian experience class

This could be for you if you:

• have qualifying skilled work experience
• can communicate in English or French
• meet all other requirements for the program you’re interested in

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

This could be for you if you:

• have 1 year of work experience in an eligible job or industry (unless you studied in an Atlantic province)
• have a job offer to work in one of the participating communities
• can communicate in English or French
• have a qualifying secondary or post-secondary school credential

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

This could be for you if you:

• have at least 1 year of qualifying work experience in the last 3 years (unless you’re an eligible post-secondary graduate)
• have a job offer from a designated employer
• can communicate in English or French
• have a qualifying secondary or post-secondary school credential

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

Each province and territory has its own immigration programs for certain groups of people.

This could be for you if you:

• have a nomination from a Canadian province or territory
• meet the work experience and education requirements for the province or territory you want to nominate you
• are eligible for one of the programs managed through Express Entry
• can communicate in English or French

You can also apply for the Provincial Nominee Program through Express Entry. You must be eligible for one of the Express Entry programs to do this.

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Starting from: CAN$2,385

This could be for you if you:

• have a qualifying business
• have a letter of support from a business group approved to invest in or support possible start-ups
• can communicate in English or French
• have enough money to settle in Canada

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Starting from: CAN$2,385

This could be for you if you:

• are self-employed
• have at least 2 years experience in cultural activities or athletics
• can get enough points in the program point system
• can communicate in English or French

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

This could be for you if you:

• have at least 1 year of qualifying Canadian work experience in the agri-food sector
• have a full-time job offer in an eligible job or industry
• can communicate in English or French
• have at least a secondary school (high school) credential

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Starting from: CAN$2,385

This could be right for you if you:

• hold a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec)
• have enough money to settle in Canada

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Starting from: CAN$1,525

This could be for you if you:

• hold a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec)

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This pilot combines refugee resettlement and economic immigration.

This could be for you if you:

• are a refugee or displaced person
• have some work experience
• meet all other eligibility requirements depending on how you apply

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Starting from: CAN$1,210

This could be for you if you:

• hold a valid eligible passport
• are in Canada with valid temporary resident status
• can communicate in English or French
• have qualifying work experience or education in Canada

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Fees

Starting from: CAN$155 for employer-specific work permit

Starting from: CAN$255 for open work permit

This could be for you if you:

• want to work temporarily in Canada
• meet the requirements for an employer-specific or open work permit
• have enough money to
  • support yourself and your family members while in Canada
  • return home after
• will only work for eligible employers

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20 days (for legal residents of these countries)

Legal residents of these countries may be able to get a study permit faster:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Brazil
• China
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• India
• Morocco
• Pakistan
• Peru
• Philippines
• Senegal
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Vietnam

You must also meet all other eligibility requirements for the Student Direct Stream.

Fees

Starting from: CAN$150

This could be for you if you:

• want to study in Canada
• will enroll at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada
• have enough money to
  • pay your tuition fees and support yourself and your family while in Canada
  • return home after

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Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if you:

• are at least 18 years old and live in Canada
• are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• can provide for the basic needs of the people you want to sponsor

Your spouse or partner must also be eligible to be sponsored.

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Starting from: CAN$170-175 per child

This could be for you if you:

• are at least 18 years old and live in Canada
• are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• can provide for the basic needs of the people you want to sponsor

Your child must also be eligible to be sponsored.

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Fees

Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if you:

• are at least 18 years old and live in Canada
• are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor

Your parents or grandparents must also be eligible to be sponsored.

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Starting from: CAN$170‑175 per child

There are 2 steps to sponsor an adopted child:

1. Complete the adoption through the province, territory or country you live in.
2. Apply to us to bring your child to Canada as a permanent resident.

This could be for you if you

• are completing the adoption process through the province, territory or country you live in
• meet the requirements to sponsor the child you’re adopting from another country

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Starting from: CAN$100 for children under 18 years old

Starting from: CAN$630 for children 18 years and older

There are 2 steps for your adopted child to become a Canadian citizen:

1. Complete the adoption through the province, territory or country you live in.
2. Apply to us in 2 steps:
   • Step 1: We confirm your Canadian citizenship.
   • Step 2: If you’re a Canadian citizen, we’ll check if the adopted child can become a Canadian citizen.

This could be for you if you

• are a Canadian citizen
• are completing (or have completed) the adoption process through the province, territory or country you live in
• meet the requirements to adopt a child from abroad
• are not sponsoring the adopted child to be a permanent resident

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Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if you:

• are at least 18 years old and live in Canada
• are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor

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Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if

• you're at least 18 years old
• you’re your sponsor’s spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner
• your spouse or partner is in Canada

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Starting from: CAN$170-175 per child

This could be for you if:

• you qualify as a dependent child
• you meet all other requirements to be sponsored as a dependent child

Your parent must also be eligible to sponsor you.

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Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if you:

• have a child or grandchild in Canada that you’re related to by blood or adoption

Your child or grandchild must also be eligible to sponsor you.

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Starting from: CAN$1,205

This could be for you if you:

• meet all the requirements to be considered
  • an orphaned sibling, nephew, niece or grandchild
  • another relative
• are eligible to be sponsored as a relative

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Starting from: CAN$100

This could be for you if you:

• are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• have a letter from your child or grandchild inviting you to Canada
• have proof of qualifying health insurance

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Starting from: CAN$172

International Experience Canada (IEC) includes 3 categories: International Co-op (Internship), Young Professionals and Working Holiday.

This could be for you if you:

• are 18 to 35 years old (some countries or territories have an age limit of 29 or 30 years old)
• are either:
  • from a participating country or territory and meet its requirements or
  • you meet all the requirements of a recognized organization

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You need a travel document to visit Canada

• Most visitors need to apply for a travel document such as a visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
• Other visitors, such as US citizens, only need a valid passport.