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Canadian immigration guides

These guides explain each way to come to Canada in the order you actually need it: whether you qualify, what you submit, what it costs, and how long it takes. They are written for people applying from outside Canada, by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, and they link to the government source for every rule.

Figures such as Express Entry cut-offs and processing times are imported from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on a schedule and shown with the date they were observed. When a figure passes its expiry it is flagged on the page rather than silently kept.

Programs

Choose your route

One guide per program, each with eligibility, documents and the steps in order.

Express EntryCanada's flagship immigration program for skilled workers seeking permanent residence through the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Canadian Experience Class programs.Read the guide Family SponsorshipReunite with your loved ones in Canada by sponsoring eligible family members for permanent residence including spouses, children, parents, and grandparents.Read the guide Provincial Nominee ProgramProvincial nomination pathway allowing Canadian provinces to select candidates who meet their specific economic and demographic needs.Read the guide Study PermitTemporary resident permit that allows international students to study at designated learning institutions in Canada.Read the guide Visitor VisaTemporary resident visa for tourism, visiting family and friends, or attending business meetings in Canada.Read the guide Work PermitTemporary work authorization for foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in Canada through LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt pathways.Read the guide

Occupations

Guides by occupation

Each occupation page covers Express Entry, provincial nomination and work permits for that job in one place.

28 occupations

Provinces

Provincial nominee programs

Streams, recent nominations and eligibility for each province.

Applying from abroad

Guides by country

Visa-office specifics for applicants from the countries we serve most.

Live data

Latest Express Entry rounds

The most recent invitation rounds, imported from IRCC.

DateRoundInvitationsCRS cut-off
September 16, 2026Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1#444250389
September 15, 2026Canadian Experience Class#4432,000519
September 14, 2026Provincial Nominee Program#442576734
September 4, 2026Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3#4413,500475
September 3, 2026Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1#440229198

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (www.canada.ca), latest round September 16, 2026All Express Entry rounds

News

Latest immigration news

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Editorial

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Express EntryCategory-based Express Entry draws: how IRCC decides you belong in oneYou cannot apply to an Express Entry category. IRCC picks eligible candidates out of what is already in your profile. Here is what has to be sitting there. 9 minExpress EntryProof of funds for Express Entry when your money is held abroadIRCC does not refuse these cases over the amount. It refuses them over the bank letter. What the letter must contain when every account you hold is overseas. 9 minExpress EntryGetting your degree assessed for Express Entry when your university has to send the documentsAn ECA is built on records your university sends directly, not copies you upload. What each organization requires and what the report earns in points. 9 min

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