Immigrating to Canada

Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity.

If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status.

Important notice: Please report to our office as soon as possible,either during processing of your application or before using your visa, any changes in marital status or in the number of family members. Otherwise, your visa will not be valid.

• Fraud Advisory Warning

• Immigration representatives. Who can represent you?

Immigrating to Canada, categories to apply:

• Skilled Workers: Check to see if your skills and experience qualify you to come to Canada as a skilled worker.

• Quebec-selected skilled workers: as a Skilled Worker or Business Class immigrant: Quebec is responsible for choosing immigrants who wish to settle there. Find out how to apply to be selected to settle in Quebec.

• Canadian Experience Class: For people who have recent Canadian work experience or who recently graduated and worked in Canada (english and french) 

• Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people: If you have experience running or investing in businesses, you may qualify to come to Canada as a business immigrant.

• Provincial Nominees: Most Canadian provinces and territories encourage immigrants to move there and benefit their economies. Learn about settling as a provincial nominee.

• Sponsoring your family: How to sponsor a Family member to join you in Canada if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian Citizen.

Find out about:

• For further information on immigration matters, please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca  and www.goingtocanada.gc.ca
  

• Residency Determination: Check Canadian residency requirements and obligations.

• Instructions in case you have been contacted for an interview

• Instructions to follow if your permanent resident visa has been approved