Immigrate to Canada

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Canada has one of the highest immigration rates in the world, welcoming about 250,000 new permanent residents each year.

Immigrating to Canada permanently is an exciting opportunity. However, there are several things you should consider before you apply to be a permanent resident.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, there are a few different ways to apply. You will need to decide which immigration program will work best for you and your family.

Determine your eligibility

Find out which program you might be eligible for, and what can make you inadmissible to Canada.

Apply

See the requirements and the steps to apply in each category:

Federal skilled workers
For people who want to settle and work in Canada (outside of Quebec)
Skilled trades
For people who want to immigrate based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
Quebec-selected skilled workers
For people selected by the Quebec government to settle and work in Quebec
Canadian Experience Class
For people who have recent Canadian work experience or have graduated and recently worked in Canada
Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people
For people who want to start a business in Canada
Provincial nominees
One of Canada’s provinces or territories can nominate you to settle and work there
Sponsoring your family
How to sponsor a family member to join you here if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen
Live-in caregivers
For individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision
Refugees
For people in or outside Canada who fear returning to their home country