For Individuals, Canadian Immigration can be divided into three main categories.
Temporary Residence

Permanent Residence

Inadmissibility & Litigation

If you want to visit, work, or study in Canada, then you will need a permit. These permits will give you Temporary Residence status, which refers to people who wish to come to Canada for a temporary period. Simply click a tile to see more information!

Individual/Temporary
Canada VisasCanada Visas you need to know about for temporary or permanent residence status.
Individual/Temporary
Super VisaAre you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and want your parents or grandparents to visit for up to 2yrs?
Individual/Temporary
Renew or Extend Study PermitsDo you want to renew or extend your Study Permit?
Individual/Temporary
Open Work PermitsAre you a foreign worker who doesn't have a job offer and would like the freedom to work for any employer in Canada and in any location?
Individual/Temporary
IT Workers OptionsAre you a skilled foreign worker in the Information Technology (IT) industry and would like to work in Canada on a temporary basis?
Individual/Temporary
Temporary Residence in CanadaAre you interested in visiting, studying or working in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Business VisitorAre you a Business Visitor and want to know about the exceptions where you can conduct business during your visit to Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Study PermitsAre you an international student and want to study in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Work PermitsAre you a foreign national who is interested in Work Permits and how they work in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Short-Term Work Permit ExemptionAre you a highly skilled foreign professional in a management role and looking to work in Canada for a short-term period?
Individual/Temporary
Temporary Residency for World Athletes, Coaches, etc.As an athlete or a professional in the sports field such as a referee or coach, are you interested in doing temporary work in Canada?
Individual/Temporary
Visa ExtensionsWould you like to extend your Visitor, Study or Work Visa in Canada?
Canadian Immigration Application Been Rejected? You're Deemed "Inadmissible", so Denied Entry to Canada? You're Detained, or Worst Have a Removal Order? Nothing is Set in Stone, so Your Outcome Can Change. The Right Legal Representation Can Make the Difference.

Individual/Litigation
Federal Court of Canada (Litigation)The Federal Court of Canada can review immigration decisions that are not desirable. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Immigration Appeal Division (Litigation)This division is part of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) that decides on different immigration appeals. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Sponsorship Appeals (Litigation)Has your Family Sponsorship application been rejected and you want to make an appeal? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Removal Order Appeals (Litigation)Do you have a removal order that you need to appeal? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Residency Obligation Appeals (Litigation)Has your permanent residency renewal been refused and/or has a departure order be issued? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Immigration Division (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Admissibility Hearing or a Detention Review Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Detention Reviews (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Detention Review Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Admissibility Hearings (Litigation)Do you have an upcoming Admissibility Hearing? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Refugee Protection Division (Litigation)Do you need to claim the protected person status, refugee status? Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
Refugee Appeal Division (Litigation)Was your appeal for the refugee status rejected by the RPD, then you can appeal to the RAD. Litigation may need to be involved.
Individual/Litigation
IRCC & CBSA Interviews (Litigation)What to expect from 2 different interviews with different immigration officials. Litigation may need to be involved.
If you want to immigrate to Canada in order to stay long-term, in order to study and graduate, or work, or setup, or acquire a business, or invest as a foreign national, then there are over 60 immigration programs available with different requirements that can lead to you down a path to obtaining Permanent Residence status in Canada. If you are a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen, then you can sponsor your spouse and immediate relatives for Permanent Residence. Simply click a tile to see more information!

Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residence in CanadaDo you want to obtain Permanent Residency? There are 60+ programs for foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Spousal SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouses, common-law or conjugal partners to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Parent & Grandparents SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)Each province or territory has their own PNP in order to meet the labor needs of their individual economies.
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Resident CardAlso referred to as a 'PR Card', it can be used for identification and travel for a permanent resident.
Individual/Permanent
Rural & Northern Immigration PilotThis program was specially designed to encourage immigration of foreign skilled workers to the rural and northern communities of Canada
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residency for CaregiversImmigration programs for obtaining PR for international caregivers.
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residency for the Film IndustryWorking in the Film Industry in Canada with the goal of obtaining Permanent Residency.
Individual/Permanent
Permanent Residency for World Athletes & Related OccupationsWorking in specific sport occupations in Canada with the goal of obtaining Permanent Residency.
Individual/Permanent
Express Entry to CanadaA selection process for choosing foreign skilled workers to be permanent residents.
Individual/Permanent
Family SponsorshipAll the different immigration programs to sponsor family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Dependant Child SponsorshipCanadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their dependant children to Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)Enhanced PNP streams in each province or territory that are linked with Express Entry for foreign skilled workers and tradespeople.
Individual/Permanent
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)For foreign skilled workers, intermediate level workers and graduates who want to live and work in 1 of the 4 Atlantic Provinces.
Individual/Permanent
Agri-food Immigration PilotThis program encourages immigration of high-skilled and semi-skilled foreign temporary non-seasonal workers to fill labor shortages across Canada.
Individual/Permanent
Quebec ImmigrationQuebec has the autonomy to select immigration applicants to protect its distinct identity. This is an explanation of their immigration programs.
Individual/Permanent
Immigration Tools & CalculatorsMy Visa Source's tools will help you figure out where you are at with various requirements in different Canadian Immigration programs.
Individual/Permanent
Canadian CitizenshipFor a permanent resident, you could obtain Canadian citizenship if you meet the rest of the eligibility requirements.
Individual/Permanent
Humanitarian Compassionate GroundsPermanent Residency for foreign nationals who would face extreme negative consequences if they returned to their countries.