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Explore immigration programs – IRCC

Use the IRCC “Explore programs” tool to answer a few questions and discover immigration, work or study pathways to Canada — not an application but a personal eligibility guide.

Visit Canada - IRCC

Official IRCC gateway for visiting Canada: visa or eTA eligibility, visitor requirements, business/transit trips, extending stay, arrival-&-border rules.

Study permits - IRCC

Official IRCC hub for studying in Canada: permits, funds, PAL/TAL, DLI rules, work hours (24/week), PGWP, and post-grad pathways.

Temporary work permits - IRCC

Official IRCC hub for working in Canada: types of work permits (open/employer-specific), eligibility, how to apply, hiring foreign workers, and compliance.

Live in Canada permanently - IRCC

Official IRCC portal for immigrating to Canada: explore permanent residence programs like Express Entry, family sponsorship, provincial nominees, refugees and special pilots.

Refugees and asylum - IRCC

Canada’s official portal for refugee protection and resettlement: claim asylum in-country, resettle from abroad, sponsor refugees, access services and learn rights.