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Visit

Visitor Visa

Travel document guidance for a temporary visit.

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Tourist Visit

Plan tourism with a clear purpose and itinerary.

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Family Visit

Organize a visit to family and supporting evidence.

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Friend Visit

Prepare an invitation and explain your visit.

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Business Visitor

Check requirements for permitted business visitor activities.

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Conference Visitor

Check travel arrangements for meetings and conferences.

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Super Visa

Visitor route for eligible parents and grandparents.

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Transit Visa

Check the travel document required for transit.

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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

Check whether eTA applies to your travel.

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Visitor Record

Understand the document used to extend visitor status.

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Visitor Extension

Review the official process to extend a visit.

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Visitor Restoration

Check official restoration instructions after status expiry.

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Entry Requirements

Review travel documents and arrival requirements.

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Visa vs eTA

Compare the travel document routes to verify.

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Invitation Letter

Organize the details of an invitation.

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Visitor Proof of Funds

Explain how the proposed visit will be funded.

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Purpose of Visit

Connect your travel purpose, evidence and itinerary.

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Travel History

Organize past trips and relevant immigration records.

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Study

Study Permit

Prepare an application for an eligible course of study.

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Study

Study Permit Eligibility

Check requirements for your study permit route.

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Study

Study Permit Documents

Organize the checklist for your study application.

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Study Proof of Funds

Review tuition, living and travel funding evidence.

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Provincial / Territorial Attestation (PAL / TAL)

Check whether an attestation letter is required.

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Study

Designated Learning Institutions (DLI)

Verify your institution in the official directory.

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Study

Study Permit Extension

Check the route to extend a study permit.

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Student Status Restoration

Review official instructions after student status expiry.

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Study

Changing Your DLI

Check permit requirements before changing schools.

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Study

Minor Children Studying in Canada

Check study requirements for a minor child.

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Study Without a Permit

Verify whether a study permit exemption applies.

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Study

Graduate Study

Explore official guidance for master’s and doctoral study.

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Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot

Explore the French-language student pilot and participating institutions.

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Study

Student Family Considerations

Review separate immigration requirements for accompanying family.

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Study

Study Refusal & Reapplication

Review the decision and prepare relevant new evidence.

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Permanent residence

Express Entry

The online application system for three federal skilled programs.

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Permanent residence

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Review the federal skilled worker route.

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Permanent residence

Canadian Experience Class

Review the route connected to eligible Canadian work experience.

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Permanent residence

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Review the federal route for skilled tradespeople.

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Permanent residence

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Understand the ranking score used within Express Entry.

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Permanent residence

Express Entry Profile

Prepare a profile and keep its information accurate.

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Permanent residence

Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Understand the next steps after an invitation.

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Permanent residence

Rounds of Invitations

Check official invitation rounds and their requirements.

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Permanent residence

Category-based Selection

Review current category-specific invitation requirements.

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Permanent residence

Express Entry Proof of Funds

Check the applicable settlement funds requirement.

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Permanent residence

Atlantic Immigration Program

A regional route linked to designated Atlantic employers.

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Permanent residence

Rural Community Immigration Pilot

A community-based permanent residence route.

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Permanent residence

Francophone Community Immigration Pilot

A route linked to participating Francophone minority communities.

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Permanent residence

Medical Doctors Immigration Pathways

Explore permanent residence guidance for internationally trained physicians.

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Permanent residence

Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots

Intake paused; information remains useful for existing applications.

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Permanent residence

Start-up Visa Program

Entrepreneur pathway currently labelled paused by IRCC.

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Permanent residence

Self-Employed Persons Program

Cultural and athletic pathway currently labelled paused.

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Permanent residence

Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway

Historical route; IRCC currently labels this pathway closed.

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Permanent residence

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Historical skilled refugee pathway, currently labelled closed.

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Permanent residence

Agri-Food Pilot

Historical pilot; review guidance for existing files.

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Permanent residence

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Historical community pilot, currently labelled closed.

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Permanent residence

Hong Kong Residents in Canada Pathways

Historical permanent residence routes, currently labelled closed.

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Permanent residence

Foreign Nationals Formerly in State Care

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Permanent residence

Temporary Policies & Special Measures

Verify current measures for affected individuals and families.

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Provincial

Express Entry Provincial Nomination

Check the provincial and federal Express Entry requirements.

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Non-Express Entry Provincial Nomination

Check the nominated route outside Express Entry.

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Provincial

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Explore Alberta’s worker and entrepreneur nomination streams.

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Provincial

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program

Explore British Columbia’s worker and business pathways.

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Provincial

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Check Manitoba’s official nomination requirements and current intake.

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Provincial

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Explore nomination routes aligned with New Brunswick priorities.

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Provincial

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

Explore worker, graduate and entrepreneur nomination routes.

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Provincial

Northwest Territories Nominee Program

Review territory nomination guidance and current intake notices.

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Provincial

Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Explore Nova Scotia’s official immigration program guidance.

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Provincial

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program

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Provincial

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program

Explore Prince Edward Island’s worker nomination routes.

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Provincial

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Explore Saskatchewan’s official nomination program guidance.

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Provincial

Yukon Nominee Program

Explore Yukon’s nomination process and official updates.

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Provincial

Quebec Immigration Programs

Review Quebec’s separate selection and immigration programs.

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Provincial

Quebec-selected Skilled Workers

Check Quebec selection and the federal permanent residence stage.

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Quebec Investors & Entrepreneurs

Check the applicable Quebec business selection requirements.

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Family

Spouse Sponsorship

Review sponsor and applicant requirements for spouses.

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Family

Common-Law Partner Sponsorship

Review the qualifying relationship and supporting evidence.

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Conjugal Partner Sponsorship

Check the distinct requirements for conjugal partners.

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Family

Dependent Children Sponsorship

Review the route for qualifying dependent children.

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Family

Adopted Children Sponsorship

Review adoption and permanent residence requirements.

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Family

Parents & Grandparents Sponsorship

IRCC currently labels this sponsorship intake paused.

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Family

Other Eligible Relatives

Check the limited categories of relatives who qualify.

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Sponsor Eligibility

Review sponsor requirements for the relationship category.

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Sponsorship Financial Requirements

Check the applicable income and support rules.

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Sponsorship Undertaking

Understand the sponsor’s financial support commitment.

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Sponsorship in Quebec

Check the additional Quebec selection and undertaking process.

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Family

Family Violence Immigration Information

Find official guidance and support for people experiencing abuse.

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PR services

First PR Card

Check the official first-card process and requirements.

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PR services

PR Card Renewal

Prepare the checklist for a renewed PR card.

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PR services

Lost PR Card

Check replacement and travel instructions for a lost card.

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PR Card Replacement

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PR services

Permanent Resident Travel Document

Check the return-travel route when outside Canada.

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PR Residency Obligation

Organize residence and travel records for official verification.

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Returning Without a Valid PR Card

Check the documents needed for your return journey.

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Verification of Status

Check the official request route for immigration status records.

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PR Travel History

Keep a clear record of trips outside Canada.

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Citizenship

Adult Citizenship

Prepare the relevant adult citizenship application.

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Citizenship

Minor Citizenship

Check the applicable application route for a child.

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Citizenship

Citizenship by Adoption

Review the citizenship route for an adopted person.

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Citizenship

Proof of Citizenship

Check how to apply for proof of citizenship.

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Citizenship

Citizenship Certificate

Review certificate replacement and update guidance.

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Citizenship

Citizenship by Descent

Check current citizenship rules and family records.

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Citizenship

Citizenship Physical Presence

Organize dates before using the official calculation.

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Citizenship

Citizenship Test

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Citizenship

Citizenship Ceremony

Prepare for the official ceremony and oath.

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Citizenship

Resume Citizenship

Check the route to become a Canadian citizen again.

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Citizenship

Renounce Citizenship

Review the official citizenship renunciation process.

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Citizenship

Citizenship Records

Check the records or certificate service you need.

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Citizenship

Citizenship Application Status

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Citizenship Problems

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Inadmissibility

Criminal Inadmissibility

Understand why criminal history may affect admission.

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Inadmissibility

Medical Inadmissibility

Find official information about medical admissibility concerns.

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Inadmissibility

Misrepresentation

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Inadmissibility

Security Inadmissibility

Review official information about security-related admission concerns.

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Inadmissibility

Temporary Resident Permit

Review this distinct route for justified travel when inadmissible.

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Inadmissibility

Criminal Rehabilitation

Check official options for overcoming criminal inadmissibility.

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Inadmissibility

Deemed Rehabilitation

Check whether the official deemed rehabilitation criteria apply.

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Inadmissibility

Authorization to Return to Canada

Check official guidance following removal from Canada.

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Inadmissibility

Procedural Fairness Letter

Understand the concerns and response deadline in a letter.

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Inadmissibility

Additional Document Requests

Review and respond to the specific official request.

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Refusals

Visitor Visa Refusal

Review the decision against your visitor evidence.

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Refusals

Super Visa Refusal

Review applicant and host evidence after a refusal.

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Refusals

Study Permit Refusal

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Refusals

Permanent Residence Refusal

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Refusals

Express Entry Refusal

Review the submitted evidence and applicable program requirements.

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Refusals

Sponsorship Refusal

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Refusals

Reconsideration Information

Understand that review options depend on the decision.

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Refusals

Judicial Review Information

Seek authorized legal advice on remedies and deadlines.

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Refusals

Reapplication

Identify relevant changes before preparing another application.

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Refusals

GCMS Notes

Understand the official route to request application records.

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Refusals

CAIPS Notes

Understand older terminology for immigration application records.

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Refusals

Access to Information & Privacy (ATIP)

Check records access, requester eligibility and consent requirements.

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Refusals

Officer Notes

Read disclosed records alongside your decision and evidence.

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Humanitarian

Refugee Resettlement

Learn about Canada’s overseas refugee resettlement system.

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Humanitarian

Private Refugee Sponsorship

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Humanitarian

Government-Assisted Refugees

Learn about the official government-assisted resettlement route.

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Humanitarian

Sponsorship Agreement Holders

Find information for organizations sponsoring refugees.

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Humanitarian

Community Refugee Sponsors

Official refugee hub currently labels this route paused.

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Humanitarian

Groups of Five

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Humanitarian & Compassionate Considerations

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Biometrics

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Immigration Medical Examination

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International Experience Canada

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