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Immigration and citizenship

Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada, apply for citizenship, a
permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your
application or find a form.

Hire foreign workers or immigrate to Atlantic Canada through the

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

 Novel coronavirus: special measures

Read about IRCC’s special measures to help clients affected by the
novel coronavirus.

 Ukraine International Airlines tragedy: special measures

Learn about IRCC’s special measures to help family members of the
victims of the recent Ukraine International Airlines tragedy in Iran.

Services and information

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My application
Sign in or create an account, check application status and processing times, find forms,
pay fees, learn about medical and police checks, learn about representatives and protect
yourself from fraud

Visit
Find out if you need a visa to visit, do business or transit through Canada, and how to
extend your stay as a visitor

Immigrate
Find out what immigration programs you can apply for, sponsor your family and use a
representative

Work
Apply for or extend a work permit, learn about International Experience Canada and
being a caregiver, get your credentials recognized, and hire foreign workers

Study
Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit

Citizenship
Apply for, resume or give up Canadian citizenship, prepare for the citizenship test and
get proof of citizenship

New immigrants
Get a permanent resident card, find immigrant services in your area, apply for
citizenship and learn about your first tax year in Canada

Canadians
Get a passport, sponsor your family or a refugee, get proof of citizenship, travel and
work abroad, adopt a child from abroad, and take part in citizenship celebrations

Refugees and asylum

Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and
appeal a refugee claim
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Enforcement and violations

Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations,
the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings

Most requested
Sign in or create an account to apply online

Check your application status

Check application processing times

Find an application form

Pay your fees

Find out if you need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or a visa to

visit Canada (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Have questions? Find answers in the Help Centre

Features
Remind visiting friends and family to apply early for their visa or eTA

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Encourage your international guests to check Canada’s entry requirements

and apply early if they need a visa or eTA.

Express Entry

Express Entry provides a faster way for skilled workers to settle in Canada.

Immigration matters

Be inspired by stories of immigrants enriching our communities and

making a difference in our lives.

Date modified:
2020-02-08

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