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.
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Sign in or create an IRCC secure account, check your application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, change your address, get biometrics and learn about representatives
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
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
Immigration fraud and scams
Learn how to protect yourself from scammers and what to do if you are a victim of fraud.
Features
Inspiring the next generation of athletes
Knowing her true potential as a Paralympic athlete, Maryam came to Canada determined to wear the maple leaf.
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