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🧭 Six Intentions. Hundreds of Routes. One Right Fit.

Find your
path to Canada.

Canada has over 100 immigration programs. Trying to navigate them alone is overwhelming β€” so we don't show you all of them. We show you yours.

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Six ways into Canada.

Click any intention below to expand your full pathway options, eligibility overview, and what to expect.

πŸ— Work in Canada
β–Ό

For skilled professionals, tradespeople, and career-driven individuals with international work experience who are ready to build their lives and careers permanently in Canada.

Express Entry – FSW Canadian Experience Class Federal Skilled Trades Program Provincial Nominee Programs Open Work Permit Employer-Specific Work Permit
Explore This Path ⏱ Typical timeline: 6–18 months
πŸŽ“ Study in Canada
β–Ό

For international students who want to study at a Canadian institution and β€” more importantly β€” use that education as the foundation for a permanent life in Canada.

Student Permit Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Work While Studying Student to PR Bridge Atlantic Immigration Program (Students)
Explore This Path ⏱ Varies by program duration
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Bring My Family
β–Ό

For Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to sponsor a spouse, partner, child, parent, grandparent, or other eligible family member to come to Canada.

Spousal & Partner Sponsorship Parent & Grandparent Program Dependent Child Sponsorship Super Visa Family Class Immigration
Explore This Path ⏱ Typical timeline: 12–24 months
πŸ’Ό Business Immigration
β–Ό

For entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and self-employed individuals who want to bring their business vision to Canada's world-class startup and investment ecosystem.

Start-Up Visa Program Self-Employed Persons Program Intra-Company Transfer Provincial Entrepreneur Streams Owner-Operator LMIA Work Permit
Explore This Path ⏱ Typical timeline: 12–36 months
🏑 Permanent Residency
β–Ό

For temporary residents, work permit holders, and international graduates already living in Canada who are ready to make their status permanent and eventually become Canadian citizens.

Canadian Experience Class Permanent Residency via PNP PR via Express Entry (In-Canada) PR Renewal Citizenship Application
Explore This Path ⏱ 1–5 years from current status
✈ Visit Canada
β–Ό

For curious minds who want to visit Canada, experience it first-hand, or stay temporarily before deciding on a long-term pathway. No pressure β€” Canada has a way of making the decision for you.

Visitor Visa (TRV) Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Super Visa Temporary Resident Permit Working Holiday (IEC)
Explore This Path ⏱ Days to 2 years

Every program,
one directory.

Every Canadian immigration program we cover β€” organised by category. Click any link for a detailed guide.

🌟 Express Entry

πŸ‘· Skilled Worker

πŸ’Ό Work in Canada

πŸ—Ί Provincial Nominee

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Family & Business

πŸŽ“ Study, PR & Citizenship

Where Canada
needs people right now.

Live-updated from IRCC and NOC data. Knowing what's in demand helps you position your application for success.

IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS

1
Software Developers & Engineers
πŸ”₯ High
2
Registered Nurses & Allied Health
πŸ”₯ High
3
Construction Trades (Electricians, Carpenters)
πŸ”₯ High
4
Truck Drivers & Transport Operators
⬆ Growing
5
Accountants & Financial Advisors
⬆ Growing
6
Food Service & Hospitality Management
⬆ Growing
7
Early Childhood Educators
⬆ Growing
8
Data Scientists & AI Specialists
πŸ”₯ High

RECENT EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS

April 10, 2025
Canadian Experience Class
4,800 invited
491
March 26, 2025
All Programs Draw
3,500 invited
505
March 12, 2025
Federal Skilled Worker
1,000 invited
512
Feb 27, 2025
STEM Occupations
5,000 invited
481
Feb 13, 2025
Healthcare Occupations
3,200 invited
476

Data sourced from IRCC. Updated weekly. Past draws do not guarantee future cut-off scores.

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