Canadian Immigration Guides
Practical guides to Canadian immigration programs, permits, visas and processes, with clear explanations, key requirements and links to useful resources.
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Start with a complete guide below to understand the program, requirements and application process.
Express Entry Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to Express Entry, including eligibility, programs, CRS scores, draws, documents and the permanent residence process.
Study Permit Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to studying in Canada, including eligibility, documents, proof of funds, PAL/TAL requirements, applications and student rules.
Work Permit Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to working in Canada, including work permit types, eligibility, LMIA, open work permits, applications, extensions and worker rules.
Provincial Nominee Program Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to provincial nominee programs, including provincial and territorial pathways, eligibility, nominations, Express Entry and permanent residence applications.
Canadian Citizenship: Complete Guide
A complete guide to Canadian citizenship, including eligibility, physical presence, language requirements, applications, documents, the citizenship test and oath ceremony.
Family Sponsorship Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to family sponsorship, including spouses, partners, dependent children, parents and grandparents, sponsor eligibility, undertakings and application requirements.
Visitor Visa Canada: Complete Guide
A complete guide to Canada’s visitor visa, including eligibility, required documents, proof of funds, invitation letters and the application process.
Federal Court Immigration: Complete Guide
A complete guide to immigration matters before the Federal Court, including judicial review, leave, filing deadlines, refusals, mandamus and the distinction between court and tribunal proceedings.
More Maplevisa guides are coming
New guides on Canadian immigration and other immigration topics will be added as they are published.