Visit

• Apply for a visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada temporarily as a visitor
• Meet eligibility criteria such as having sufficient funds, not intending to work or study during the visit, and no inadmissibility issues
• Provide required documents like a valid passport, proof of ties to home country, etc.
• Extend an existing visitor status if eligible

Immigrate

• Apply through one of the federal or provincial/territorial immigration programs for permanent residence
• Programs for skilled workers, business immigration, family sponsorship, refugees, etc.
• Meet program criteria like education, work experience, language ability, funds to settle
• Provide supporting documents to demonstrate eligibility

Work

• Apply for a work permit if intending to work in Canada temporarily
• Apply through streams like International Mobility Program, Labour Market Impact Assessment, etc.
• Meet job requirements, have a valid job offer or be eligible under a program
• Extend an existing work permit if still meeting requirements

Study

• Apply for a study permit to attend a designated learning institution in Canada
• Prove acceptance into a qualifying program and have sufficient funds
• Potentially provide a medical exam and police certificates
• Extend a study permit if still a full-time student

Citizenship

• For eligible permanent residents, apply to obtain Canadian citizenship
• Meet residency, tax filing, language, and knowledge requirements
• Prepare for and take the citizenship test
• Provide required documents like PR card, language test results, etc.
• Resume or renounce existing Canadian citizenship if applicable

New Immigrants

• For new permanent residents – apply for a permanent resident card
• Access settlement services and immigrant integration programs
• After meeting requirements, apply for Canadian citizenship
• File tax returns for the first tax year in Canada

Refugees and Asylum

• Make a refugee claim in Canada or from abroad
• Seek protection and asylum if facing persecution
• Access refugee services and integration support in Canada
• Appeal a refused refugee claim decision
• Sponsor refugees from abroad to come to Canada