Canada offers several routes to live, work or study, each with its own requirements. The overview below is here to help you get oriented. The right choice depends on your individual circumstances, and eligibility criteria can change.
Select a pathway to see what it generally involves, what tends to be assessed, and how we would support an application under it.
An electronic system used to manage applications under certain federal economic immigration programs. Candidates create a profile, are ranked against other candidates, and may be invited to apply for permanent residence.
Factors such as age, education, work experience and language ability generally influence how a profile is ranked. Because criteria and cut-offs are set by the Government of Canada and can change, we assess your profile against the requirements applicable at the time you apply.
Most Canadian provinces and territories operate their own immigration streams to nominate candidates who intend to settle there and who meet local requirements.
Each province sets its own streams, criteria and intake periods, and these are updated regularly. If a provincial route may suit you, we look at which programs your profile realistically aligns with, and what would be required to apply.
A study permit allows eligible international students to study at a designated learning institution in Canada. Applications generally require an acceptance letter, evidence of funds and supporting documentation.
The strength of a study permit application often comes down to how clearly it is evidenced. We help you understand what is required and prepare a complete, well-organised submission.
Work permits allow eligible foreign nationals to work in Canada, either for a specific employer or, in some cases, more broadly. Requirements differ depending on the category you apply under.
Some categories require an employer-supported process, while others are tied to a spouse's status or a particular programme. We help you identify which category may apply to your circumstances, and what evidence is needed.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may, in certain circumstances, sponsor eligible family members such as a spouse, common-law partner, dependent child or other qualifying relatives.
These applications rely heavily on documentation: proof of relationship, eligibility of the sponsor, and the personal history of both parties. We help you assemble that evidence carefully.
A temporary resident visa may be required to visit Canada for tourism, family visits or business purposes, depending on your nationality and circumstances.
Visitor applications are assessed on factors such as purpose of travel, ties to your home country and ability to support your stay. A clear, well-documented application makes those factors straightforward for an officer to assess.
The information above is general and provided for orientation only. It is not legal advice, and immigration programs, criteria and processing practices are determined by the Government of Canada and may change at any time.
Reading about programs online can only take you so far. Most people qualify for more than one route, or for none of them yet. These are the things we look at with you before recommending a direction.
What you studied, where, and whether an assessment of that credential is needed for the route you're considering.
The nature of your experience, how long you've held it, and whether it can be evidenced in the way an application requires.
Whether you hold current results from an approved test, and whether improving them would meaningfully change your options.
Who would be coming with you, and whether anyone already in Canada may be relevant to the route you take.
A preference for a particular province can open provincial routes, and can also carry requirements of its own.
Whether you need to move soon or can prepare over a longer period, which sometimes changes what's realistic for you.
Share a summary of your background and we'll tell you which routes are genuinely worth considering, and which aren't.
