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Permanent Residence
Express Entry, provincial programs and economic immigration pathways.
Express Entry
Express Entry is IRCC's online system for three federal economic programs. You create a profile and receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and the highest-ranked…
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Provinces and territories nominate people whose skills fill local shortages. A nomination through a stream linked to Express Entry adds 600 CRS points, which almost guarantees an…
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
The RCIP is a five-year federal pilot, running until 2030, that helps smaller communities outside Quebec attract and keep workers. It is employer-driven: you need a job offer from an…
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Work in Canada
Work permits, employer-supported applications and extensions.
LMIA (for Employers)
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is the approval a Canadian employer needs from Employment and Social Development Canada before hiring most foreign workers. It confirms that no…
Closed Work Permit
A closed, or employer-specific, work permit lets you work for one named employer, in one job, under the conditions printed on the permit. It is based on a positive LMIA or an LMIA…
LMIA-Exempt Work Permit
Under the International Mobility Program, some work permits skip the LMIA because the work benefits Canada or is covered by an international agreement. They are often faster, but the…
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
A post-graduation work permit is a one-time open work permit for graduates of eligible Canadian programs. For most international students, it is the bridge to permanent residence through…
Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP)
A spousal open work permit lets you work for almost any employer while your spouse or common-law partner works, studies or sponsors you in Canada. No job offer is…
Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
A bridging open work permit keeps you working while your permanent residence application is processed, so your status doesn't lapse in the gap. It is open, so you aren't tied to…
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Family Sponsorship
Spouses, partners, children and family reunification.
Spousal Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their husband or wife for permanent residence, either from inside Canada (inland) or through a visa office abroad (outland). The…
Common-Law Sponsorship
Common-law sponsorship is for couples who aren't married but have lived together in a marriage-like relationship. The rules match spousal sponsorship, but you prove the relationship…
Child Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their dependent children, biological or adopted, for permanent…
Parents Sponsorship
The Parents and Grandparents Program lets citizens and permanent residents sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residence. New applications have been paused since July 15,…
Super Visa
A super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents stay for up to five years per visit, on a visa valid for up to ten years. It is visitor status only,…
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Visit & Study
Visitor visas, study permits and temporary residence.
Visitor Visa
A visitor visa (temporary resident visa) lets citizens of visa-required countries, such as Iran, India and Nigeria, travel to Canada for tourism, family visits or short business trips. The…
Visitor Record
A visitor record extends your stay when you're already in Canada and want to remain beyond the date set at the border. It is a status document, not a visa, so it doesn't let you…
Study Permit
A study permit lets international students attend a designated learning institution in Canada for a program longer than six months. It also sets your work rights while you…
Business Visitor
Business visitor status lets you come to Canada for international business without a work permit, as long as you aren't entering the Canadian job market. Your main income and place of…
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Complex Immigration Cases
Procedural fairness, inadmissibility, misrepresentation and difficult immigration histories.
Procedural Fairness Letter
A procedural fairness letter means an officer has a concern about your application and is giving you a chance to respond before deciding. It isn't a refusal, but it is often your last…
Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C)
A humanitarian and compassionate application asks IRCC to grant permanent residence on exceptional grounds when you don't fit a regular program. It is discretionary and suited to…
Inadmissibility Hearing
When the Canada Border Services Agency alleges that someone can't enter or stay in Canada, the case can go to an admissibility hearing at the Immigration Division of the Immigration…
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
A temporary resident permit lets someone who is inadmissible to Canada enter or stay temporarily when their reason for coming outweighs any risk. It is discretionary and can last for the…
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Refusals & Second Opinions
Refusal analysis, reapplication strategy and professional case review.
Refusal and Appeals
A refusal letter rarely shows the officer's full reasoning. The right next step, whether a new application, a reconsideration request, an appeal or a court challenge, depends on what…
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Refugee Protection
Thoughtful preparation and representation when protection matters most.
Refugee Claims
A refugee claim asks Canada for protection because returning home would expose you to persecution, torture or a serious risk to your life. Eligible claims go to a hearing at the Refugee…
Refugee Appeal
If the Refugee Protection Division refuses your claim, you may be able to appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division. Appeals are usually decided on paper, based on whether the first decision…
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
A pre-removal risk assessment is a written application, decided by an IRCC officer, that asks whether removing you would put you at risk of persecution, torture or cruel treatment. It…
Travel Documents
Protected persons in Canada generally shouldn't travel on a passport from the country they fled. A refugee travel document is a Canadian document that lets you travel abroad and return…
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