Purpose: For individuals planning to visit Canada for tourism, visiting family or friends, or engaging in business activities.

Duration: Grants temporary stays, typically for up to 6 months, with possible extensions.

Purpose: For international students enrolled in academic or vocational programs at Canadian educational institutions.

Eligibility: Requires a confirmed acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

Duration: Granted for the duration of the study program.

Purpose: For individuals seeking employment or engaging in work-related activities in Canada.

Eligibility: Requires a job offer from a Canadian employer who has received a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or under specific exemptions.

Duration: Linked to the job offer and employment conditions.

Purpose: Allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor family members for immigration to Canada.

Eligibility: Depends on the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant.

Purpose: A system used to manage applications for permanent residency under federal economic immigration programs.

Eligibility: Based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and work experience.

Categories: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class.

Purpose: Allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for immigration based on specific local labor market needs.

Eligibility: Varies by province/territory and specific streams targeting skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and other categories.

Purpose: For entrepreneurs looking to establish innovative start-up businesses in Canada.

Eligibility: Requires endorsement from designated organizations and meeting specific criteria.

Purpose: Allows caregivers to work in Canada and eventually apply for permanent residency.

Eligibility: Specific streams for caregivers, such as the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot.

Purpose: Provides protection for individuals fleeing persecution, war, or conflict.

Eligibility: Determined based on refugee status and humanitarian grounds.