Canada offers various immigration pathways including Express Entry, sponsorship, temporary work permits, study permits, and refugee resettlement. The government provides resources for application status, processing times, and fraud prevention. Special measures are in place for certain regions including Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Sudan, and Ukraine.

• Immigration and citizenship: pathways for work, study, travel, permanent residency, and citizenship.
• Special measures for regions such as Gaza and the West Bank, Haiti, Iran, Sudan, and Ukraine.
• Access to application status, processing times, and account management (GCKey, biometrics, forms).
• Visas and permits including electronic travel authorization (eTA), visitor visas, and extensions.
• Permanent residency options including Express Entry and sponsorship programs.
• Temporary work permits including Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and International Experience Canada (IEC).
• Study permits for designated learning institutions with options to work while studying and extensions.
• Refugee and asylum claim processes and resettlement options.
• Citizenship services including tests, ceremonies, and proof of citizenship.
• Permanent Resident (PR) card issuance and renewal.
• Fraud prevention and inadmissibility checks.

• Implementation of special immigration measures for specific regions (Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Sudan, Ukraine).
• Ongoing support for Express Entry as a faster pathway for skilled workers.
• Continued emphasis on fraud prevention and authorized representation.

• Individuals seeking to work, study, travel, or settle permanently in Canada.
• Refugees and asylum seekers.
• International students and temporary workers.
• Applicants for Canadian citizenship.
• Newcomers requiring settlement services.

• Use online accounts (GCKey) to manage applications and biometrics.
• Apply for visas, permits, and permanent residency through official IRCC portals.
• Answer guided questions on the official website to explore suitable immigration programs.

• Information current as of November 4, 2025.

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