Immigrate to Canada

If you want to immigrate to Canada, there are a few different ways to apply. You will need to decide which immigration program will work best for you and your family.

It is also important to know about credential recognition. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recommends that you review the resources on the Foreign Credentials Referral Office’s website to learn about the steps you need to take to get your credentials and qualifications assessed and recognized in Canada.

• Skilled workers and professionals
  For people who meet certain education and work experience requirements and want to settle and work in Canada (outside of Quebec). This link will take you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for program information.

• Business immigration
  For investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed people who want to start a business in Canada (outside of Quebec). Self-employed people are restricted to farmers, athletes, artists and cultural contributers. This link will take you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for program information.

• Provincial nominees
  One of Canada’s provinces or territories can nominate you to settle and work there. This link will take you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for program information.

• Quebec-selected skilled workers and business people
  The Quebec government can select you to settle and work in that province. This link will take you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for program information on workers. For information on business immigration to Quebec, refer to the Quebec government website

• Canadian experience class
  For people who have recent Canadian work experience and want to settle and work in Canada (outside of Quebec). This link will take you to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for program information.

• Sponsoring your family
  How to sponsor a close relative to join you in Canada if you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.

• International adoption
  How to bring your adopted child to Canada and apply for his/her Canadian permanent residence or citizenship.

• Refugees
  Refugees are people in or outside Canada who fear returning to their home country.

http://canadainternational.gc.ca/