Federal Immigration Programs

17 programs managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Speed: Quick

Work experience, language ability, education

~6 months$2,795 CAD

Canadian Experience Class

Speed: Average

Canadian work experience, language ability

~7 months$2,595 CAD

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Trade qualification, work experience, language ability

$2,795 CAD

Atlantic Immigration Program

Speed: Long

Job offer from designated Atlantic employer, work experience

~40 months

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Job offer in participating community, work experience

Start-up Visa Program

Speed: Long

Letter of support from designated organization, language ability, settlement funds

10+ years

Self-Employed Persons Program

Speed: Long

Relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, willingness to be self-employed

10+ years

Spousal Sponsorship

Speed: Average

Canadian citizen or PR, genuine relationship

~24 months

Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

Speed: Extended

Meet minimum income requirement, Canadian citizen or PR

~34 months

Dependent Child Sponsorship

Canadian citizen or PR, child meets dependency criteria

Other Family Sponsorship

No other sponsorable relatives, Canadian citizen or PR

Study Permit

Acceptance letter from DLI, proof of funds, no criminal record

Work Permit (LMIA-based)

Job offer, positive LMIA, qualifications for the job

Open Work Permit

Eligibility depends on category (PGWP, spousal, vulnerable worker)

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Valid passport, ties to home country, sufficient funds

Super Visa

Child/grandchild in Canada, medical insurance, financial support letter

Citizenship Grant

Speed: Quick

PR status, physical presence, language ability, tax filing

~12 months