Category Pathways & Streams Program Requirements Status Granted
1. Temporary Residence Learn More
  • Visitor Visas & eTAs
  • Study Permits
  • Employer-Specific Permits
  • Open Work Permits
  • Proof of unencumbered financial support
  • Genuine intent to depart Canada at the end of your stay.
  • DLI acceptance letter (for students)
  • Valid LMIA or qualifying job offer (for workers)
Temporary Resident
2. Family Class Sponsorship Learn More
  • Spouses & Partners
  • Dependent Children
  • Parents & Grandparents (PGP)
  • Sponsor must be a Canadian Citizen or PR aged 18+
  • 3-year financial undertaking for spouses
  • 10-year undertaking for dependent children under 22
  • 20-year undertaking for parents/grandparents (MNI applies)
Permanent Resident
3. Economic Immigration Learn More
  • Express Entry (CEC, FSWP, FSTP)
  • Category-Based Selection
  • Provincial Nominee Programs
  • CRS points based on age, education, language scores, & work experience
  • Targeted draws for key occupational categories
  • +600 CRS points for valid PNP nomination
Permanent Resident
4. PR Card Renewal Learn More
  • PR Card Renewal
  • PR Travel Document (PRTD)
  • Must meet physical presence residency obligation
  • Minimum 730 days (2 years) in Canada within every 5-year rolling period
PR Proof / Renewal
5. Asylum And Refugee Protection Learn More
  • In-Canada Asylum Claims
  • Overseas Resettlement
  • Protected Persons PR Pathway
  • Well-founded fear of persecution or severe risk of harm
  • Claim eligibility determined by IRB
  • Protected status provides eligibility pathway to PR
Protected Person / PR
6. Canadian Citizenship Learn More
  • Naturalization
  • Citizenship by Descent
  • 1,095 days of physical presence as PR within last 5 years
  • 3 income tax filing years
  • CLB 4 official language proficiency
  • Pass Citizenship Test (ages 18–54)
Canadian Citizen