Skilled workers are selected as permanent residents based on their education, work experience, knowledge of English and/or French, and other criteria that have been shown to help them become economically established in Canada.

You must meet these minimum requirements to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. You must: plan to…

The Permanent Resident Card is the official proof of your status as a permanent resident in Canada. This wallet-sized plastic…

You must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days). You must also be at least 18 years old…

You can sponsor certain relatives if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and if you are 18…

To visit Canada, you must: have a valid travel document, such as a passport; be in good health; satisfy an…

A number of cost recovery and administrative fees are payable by applicants for processing applications of various types and for…

The length of time it takes to finalize applications may be different at different visa offices.  Please refer to the…

Citizenship and Immigration Canada staff work at offices around the world. Visa officers in Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates…