Canada offers various immigration programs including Express Entry for skilled workers, study permits, temporary work permits, and refugee resettlement. The government provides resources for application status, processing times, and special measures for certain regions. Citizenship processes and support for newcomers are also available.

• Come to Canada for work, study or travel, and take steps toward becoming a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.
• Special measures are available for Gaza and the West Bank, Haiti, Iran, Sudan, and Ukraine.
• Access application status and processing times for IRCC applications.
• Programs include Express Entry, sponsorship, permanent residence, temporary work permits, post-graduation work permits, International Experience Canada, and study permits.
• Refugee and asylum claim processes are supported.
• Citizenship services include tests, ceremonies, and proof of citizenship.
• Permanent resident card renewals and replacements are available.
• Fraud prevention and inadmissibility enforcement information is provided.

• Special immigration measures for individuals from Gaza and the West Bank, Haiti, Iran, Sudan, and Ukraine.
• Ongoing support for balancing and controlling immigration levels to support the Canadian economy.

• Skilled workers seeking permanent residence through Express Entry.
• International students requiring study permits and work authorization.
• Temporary foreign workers and post-graduation work permit holders.
• Refugees and asylum seekers.
• Individuals applying for Canadian citizenship or permanent resident cards.
• Newcomers settling in Canada requiring support services.

• Use the IRCC online portal to check application status, submit applications, and manage accounts.
• Apply for visas, permits, and immigration programs through official channels.
• Answer eligibility questions on the government website to explore suitable immigration programs.

• Information last updated on 2025-11-04.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html