For Individuals, Canadian Immigration can be divided into three main categories.
Temporary Residence
Permanent Residence
Inadmissibility & Litigation
If you want to visit, work, or study in Canada, then you will need a permit. These permits will give you Temporary Residence status, which refers to people who wish to come to Canada for a temporary period. Simply click a tile to see more information!
Individual/Temporary
Super VisaAre you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and want your parents or grandparents to visit for up to 2yrs?
Individual/Temporary
Renew or Extend Study PermitsDo you want to renew or extend your Study Permit?
Individual/Temporary
Open Work PermitsAre you a foreign worker who doesn't have a job offer and would like the freedom to work for any employer in Canada and in any location?
Individual/Temporary
IT Workers OptionsAre you a skilled foreign worker in the Information Technology (IT) industry and would like to work in Canada on a temporary basis?
Individual/Temporary
Visa ExtensionsWould you like to extend your Visitor, Study or Work Visa in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Temporary Residence in CanadaAre you interested in visiting, studying or working in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Business VisitorAre you a Business Visitor and want to know about the exceptions where you can conduct business during your visit to Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Study PermitsAre you an international student and want to study in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Work PermitsAre you a foreign national who is interested in Work Permits and how they work in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Short-Term Work Permit ExemptionAre you a highly skilled foreign professional in a management role and looking to work in Canada for a short-term period?
Individual/Temporary
Temporary Residency for World Athletes, Coaches, etc.As an athlete or a professional in the sports field such as a referee or coach, are you interested in doing temporary work in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
The Film IndustryWorking temporarily in the Film Industry in Canada.
Canadian Immigration Application Been Rejected? You're Deemed "Inadmissible", so Denied Entry to Canada? You're Detained, or Worst Have a Removal Order? Nothing is Set in Stone, so Your Outcome Can Change. The Right Legal Representation Can Make the Difference.
Individual/Litigation
Federal Court of Canada (Litigation)The Federal Court of Canada can review immigration decisions that are not desirable. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Immigration Appeal Division (Litigation)This division is part of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) that decides on different immigration appeals. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Sponsorship Appeals (Litigation)Has your Family Sponsorship application been rejected and you want to make an appeal? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Removal Order Appeals (Litigation)Do you have a removal order that you need to appeal? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Residency Obligation Appeals (Litigation)Has your permanent residency renewal been refused and/or has a departure order be issued? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Immigration Division (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Admissibility Hearing or a Detention Review Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Detention Reviews (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Detention Review Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Admissibility Hearings (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Admissibility Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Refugee Protection Division (Litigation)Do you need to claim the protected person status, refugee status? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Refugee Appeal Division (Litigation)Was your appeal for the refugee status rejected by the RPD, then you can appeal to the RAD. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
IRCC & CBSA Interviews (Litigation)What to expect from 2 different interviews with different immigration officials. Litigation may need to be involved.
If you want to immigrate to Canada in order to stay long-term, in order to study and graduate, or work, or setup, or acquire a business, or invest as a foreign national, then there are over 60 immigration programs available with different requirements that can lead to you down a path to obtaining Permanent Residence status in Canada. If you are a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen, then you can sponsor your spouse and immediate relatives for Permanent Residence. Simply click a tile to see more information!
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residence in CanadaDo you want to obtain Permanent Residency? There are 60+ programs for foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Spousal SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouses, common-law or conjugal partners to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Parent & Grandparents SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)Each province or territory has their own PNP in order to meet the labor needs of their individual economies.
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Resident CardAlso referred to as a 'PR Card', it can be used for identification and travel for a permanent resident.
Individual/Permanent
Rural & Northern Immigration PilotThis program was specially designed to encourage immigration of foreign skilled workers to the rural and northern communities of Canada
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residency for CaregiversImmigration programs for obtaining PR for international caregivers.
Individual/Permanent
Humanitarian Compassionate GroundsPermanent Residency for foreign nationals who would face extreme negative consequences if they returned to their countries.
Individual/Permanent
Express Entry to CanadaA selection process for choosing foreign skilled workers to be permanent residents.
Individual/Permanent
Family SponsorshipAll the different immigration programs to sponsor family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Dependant Child SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their dependant children to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)Enhanced PNP streams in each province or territory that are linked with Express Entry for foreign skilled workers and tradespeople.
Individual/Permanent
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)For foreign skilled workers, intermediate level workers and graduates who want to live and work in 1 of the 4 Atlantic Provinces.
Individual/Permanent
Agri-food Immigration PilotThis program encourages immigration of high-skilled and semi-skilled foreign temporary non-seasonal workers to fill labor shortages across Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Quebec ImmigrationQuebec has the autonomy to select immigration applicants to protect its distinct identity. This is an explanation of their immigration programs.
Individual/Permanent
Immigration Tools & CalculatorsMy Visa Source's tools will help you figure out where you are at with various requirements in different Canadian Immigration programs.
Individual/Permanent
Canadian CitizenshipFor a permanent resident, you could obtain Canadian citizenship if you meet the rest of the eligibility requirements.