Canada Immigration Programs

This program offers comprehensive support for Canadian employers navigating the complexities of immigration compliance, covering Impac Mobility Program (IMP) employer compliance, LMIA-exempt offers of employment, and audit support.

Provincial Entrepreneur Streams offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for experienced business owners and senior managers willing to invest in and operate a business in a specific province or territory, contributing to its economic development.

Expedited LMIA stream for in-demand tech and specialized roles.

The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that a Canadian employer may need to obtain before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA indicates that there is a need for a foreign worker to fill the job.

Renewal of an existing Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) allows Canadian employers to continue employing temporary foreign workers in specific circumstances. This process determines if there is a continued need for foreign labour and if the employer has met previous commitments.

The Start-Up Visa Program offers Canadian permanent residence to innovative entrepreneurs who have the support of a designated Canadian organization to build a business that is innovative, creates jobs for Canadians, and can compete on a global scale.

The Self-Employed Persons Program offers a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for individuals with significant experience in cultural activities or athletics who intend to become self-employed in Canada.

The Owner-Operator LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) allows foreign nationals who own or can establish a business in Canada to obtain a work permit to operate that business. The LMIA process demonstrates that the business's operation and the owner's employment will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labour market.

The C11 Significant Benefit Work Permit allows individuals whose work will bring a significant economic, social, or cultural benefit to Canada to obtain a work permit without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This stream is ideal for entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, and key employees of foreign companies expanding into Canada.

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program for Specialized Knowledge allows Canadian employers to temporarily transfer highly skilled workers from a foreign parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or branch to Canada. This stream facilitates the entry of individuals with proprietary knowledge or advanced expertise essential to the Canadian company's operations.

Apply for official proof of Canadian citizenship, often required for passports, benefits, or as documentation in other countries.

Apply to become a Canadian citizen as a permanent resident, granting you the full rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Canadian citizens can apply to renounce their citizenship, a formal process that requires meeting specific criteria and understanding the significant implications of relinquishing one's connection to Canada.

This program allows individuals who previously renounced their Canadian citizenship to apply to have it resumed, restoring all the rights and privileges of a Canadian citizen.

Apply for a Canadian citizenship certificate as official proof of your Canadian citizenship status. This certificate is essential for demonstrating citizenship for various official purposes.

The Citizenship Search program allows individuals to request official confirmation of their Canadian citizenship status if they believe they are already citizens but lack formal proof. This process helps to resolve ambiguities regarding citizenship.

Individuals who were previously issued a removal order from Canada and wish to return must obtain an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) before re-entering the country. This application assesses the reasons for the original removal and the justification for their return.

Overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada and become eligible to enter or remain in the country, even with past criminal convictions. This program allows individuals to resolve issues stemming from various criminal offenses.

Response to an allegation of misrepresentation under Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). This involves preparing a comprehensive submission to address concerns raised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding false information or withheld material facts.

A structured and comprehensive response to a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), addressing concerns that could lead to a refusal.

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to Canada to enter or remain in the country for a specific period if their need to be in Canada outweighs the risks to Canadian society.

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an Express Entry program for skilled workers who have recent Canadian work experience and wish to become permanent residents.

Permanent residence for qualified tradespersons through Express Entry.

Permanent residence for skilled foreign workers selected through Express Entry. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is a pathway for individuals with skilled work experience to immigrate to Canada permanently.

An Express Entry Profile serves as an Expression of Interest for skilled workers seeking to immigrate to Canada permanently. Eligible candidates are entered into a pool and ranked based on various factors.

This program allows individuals to request a review of a refused Express Entry application. It is not an appeal but a request for reconsideration based on a potential error of law or fact made by the immigration officer.

The Dependent Child PR program allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their biological or adopted children for permanent residency in Canada, enabling family reunification.

Sponsor your adopted child for Canadian permanent residence. Both adoptions finalized in Canada and international adoptions are recognized, subject to specific eligibility criteria and processes.

The Orphaned Relative Sponsorship program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain orphaned relatives to come to Canada.

The Other Relative Sponsorship program, often known as the 'lonely Canadian' provision, is a family class immigration pathway designed for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who do not have any close family members (spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts/uncles, nieces/nephews) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered Indians, or whom they could sponsor. This program acts as a 'last resort' for family reunification, allowing such 'isolated' sponsors

Sponsor your dependent child for Canadian permanent residence, enabling them to live, study, and work in Canada.

Sponsor your common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence, allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada permanently.

Sponsor a conjugal partner where marriage or cohabitation is not possible due to significant legal or immigration barriers, allowing them to immigrate to Canada.

Sponsor your parents or grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada through the annual Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery intake. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their close relatives to Canada.

Sponsor your spouse or common-law partner for Canadian permanent residence, allowing them to live, work, and study in Canada permanently.

Canada's Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) helps skilled refugees and other displaced individuals immigrate through economic programs, facilitating a durable solution for those who can fill labour shortages.

This program grants permanent residence to individuals in Canada who have been recognized as Protected Persons, allowing them to build a new life with the full rights and protections afforded by Canadian law.

An appeal process for individuals whose refugee claims have been rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to seek a review of the decision.

This application allows individuals to apply for permanent residence in Canada based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, for those who would otherwise not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).

A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) allows individuals in Canada who are subject to a removal order to apply for protection based on risks they would face if removed from Canada.

An appeal process for individuals whose refugee claims have been rejected by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).

Make an inland refugee protection claim from within Canada, seeking protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) if you fear persecution or risk to your safety in your home country.

The Initial PR Card is the first Permanent Resident Card issued to new permanent residents of Canada. This card is typically mailed to you automatically after you complete your landing process in Canada, provided you have supplied a valid Canadian mailing address.

A Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) is an official document that allows Canadian Permanent Residents to return to Canada if they are outside the country without a valid Permanent Resident Card.

Renew your Permanent Resident (PR) card to continue to prove your status and facilitate travel to Canada. This process is for those whose PR card is expiring, has expired, or has been lost, stolen, or damaged.

Replace your Permanent Resident (PR) card if it has been lost, stolen, damaged, or has expired, ensuring you maintain valid proof of your permanent resident status in Canada.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration program that nominates individuals for permanent residence who want to live and work in Alberta, and who have the skills to fill job shortages or plan to buy or start a business in the province.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is an economic immigration pathway for foreign nationals who wish to become permanent residents in British Columbia. It targets skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.

The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) is a new federal economic immigration program designed to facilitate the immigration of French-speaking skilled workers to Francophone minority communities across Canada, outside of Quebec.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) selects skilled workers and business investors who want to live and work in Manitoba permanently. It offers various streams for individuals who can contribute to the province's economy and community.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) offers various streams for individuals who wish to live and work in New Brunswick and contribute to the province's economy. It provides a pathway to Canadian permanent residency for eligible applicants.

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) offers various streams for skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who wish to live and work permanently in the province.

The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) allows the Northwest Territories to nominate individuals for Canadian permanent residence who have the skills and experience to contribute to the territory's economic development and labor market.

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) offers pathways to permanent residence for individuals who have the skills and experience targeted by the province, including skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers various streams for foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents of Ontario.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) allows the province to nominate individuals who meet specific provincial labour market and economic needs, leading to Canadian permanent residence.

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a new program designed to help rural Canadian communities attract and retain skilled foreign workers and their families, addressing local labour shortages and promoting economic development.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an immigration program that allows the province of Saskatchewan to nominate individuals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in Saskatchewan.

The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) is an immigration pathway for qualified skilled workers and business individuals who wish to live and work in Yukon and become permanent residents of Canada.

Employer-driven PR pathway for skilled workers and international graduates settling in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, or Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you have lost your student status in Canada, you may be eligible to restore it within 90 days of losing it. Restoration allows you to regain your legal temporary resident status and continue your studies.

If you are a temporary resident in Canada who has lost your visitor status, you may be eligible to apply for restoration within 90 days of losing it. This process allows eligible individuals to regain their legal status.

If you have lost your worker status in Canada, you may be eligible to restore it within 90 days of its expiry. This process allows individuals who have overstayed their work permit or violated certain conditions to regain legal temporary resident status as a worker.

Apply to extend your study permit status before it expires to continue your studies in Canada legally. This process is for individuals already holding a valid study permit or those seeking to restore their status after expiry.

Individuals already in Canada as visitors can apply to extend their stay by changing the length of their visitor status. This process is often referred to as applying for a visitor record.

Individuals already working in Canada on a valid work permit can apply to extend their status to continue working. This process is crucial to maintain legal status and employment.

A Canadian Study Permit allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada for programs lasting longer than six months. It is not a visa itself, but generally requires a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.

Extend an existing study permit from inside Canada, allowing you to continue your studies without interruption. This process is for international students already in Canada whose study permits are expiring soon.

The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a mandatory digital travel document for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying to or transiting through Canada. It is electronically linked to a traveler's passport and is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing them to visit Canada for extended periods.

A Visitor Record is an immigration document that allows temporary residents to extend their legal stay in Canada as a visitor, and may also be issued upon entry.

Extend visitor status with a new Visitor Record by applying to remain in Canada longer. This document allows individuals to maintain legal temporary resident status beyond their initial authorized stay.

The Canadian Visitor Visa, officially known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), allows foreign nationals to visit Canada for tourism, family visits, or business for a temporary period. It is a stamp placed in your passport by an IRCC officer, indicating that you have met the requirements for entry to Canada.

An Employer-specific Work Permit allows foreign nationals to work in Canada for a specific employer under defined conditions, including the type of work and duration of employment. It requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment.

The Postdoctoral Work Permit allows foreign nationals who have completed a PhD to undertake postdoctoral research in Canada. This permit facilitates advanced academic work, often leading to opportunities for further research or pathways to permanent residency.

Canada's Digital Nomad Strategy allows individuals who can work remotely for a foreign employer to live in Canada for up to six months, with the potential to apply for a Canadian work permit upon receiving a job offer from a Canadian employer.

The Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) allows eligible permanent residence (PR) applicants in Canada to maintain legal status and continue working while they await a final decision on their PR application.

The CUSMA Work Permit is an LMIA-exempt work permit designed for eligible professionals from the United States and Mexico, allowing them to work in Canada under the provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

The Francophone Mobility Program offers a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permit for French-speaking foreign nationals seeking to work outside Quebec, facilitating their entry into Canada's Francophone minority communities.

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program facilitates thebohyd temporary relocation of qualified employees from a multinational company's foreign office to its Canadian branch, providing an exemption from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process.

The LMIA Work Permit is an employer-specific work permit that requires a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This permit allows foreign nationals to work for a specific employer in a specific job.

An employer-specific work permit that allows foreign nationals to work in Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), typically under the International Mobility Program (IMP).

An Open Work Permit (OWP) allows foreign nationals to work for almost any employer in Canada for a specified period, without being tied to a specific job offer or LMIA.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit that allows international students who have graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to gain valuable Canadian work experience. This experience can help graduates qualify for permanent residence.

The Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) allows the spouse or common-law partner of certain temporary foreign workers and international students in Canada to work for any eligible employer.

Extend an existing work permit from inside Canada, allowing you to continue working for the same employer or a new employer under specific conditions.

The Home Child Care Provider Pilot is a Canadian immigration program that offers eligible caregivers and their family members a pathway to permanent residence. It is designed for individuals with a job offer as a home child care provider in Canada, or recent experience working in Canada as a home child care provider.

The Home Care Worker Pilot – Home Support offers a pathway to permanent residence for eligible caregivers with a Canadian job offer to work in home support, providing care for individuals in private homes.

PR pathway for experienced non-seasonal workers in specific agri-food industries and occupations.

Youth mobility work permits — Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op streams under reciprocal agreements.