FAQ

Do you want to work, study, visit, travel through or live permanently in Canada?

Answer a few questions to find out what immigration programs you can apply for. Each immigration program has different application and eligibility requirements. You will need about 10-15 minutes to complete the form.

You may be asked questions about your:

• Nationality
• Age
• Language ability
• Family members
• Education
• Work experience
• Income and/or net worth
• Details on any job offer

Based on your answers, we will tell you what programs you may be eligible for, so be as accurate as you can.

To become a Canadian citizen, you must:

• Be a permanent resident
• Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years
• Have filed your taxes, if you need to
• Pass a test on your rights, responsibilities and knowledge of Canada
• Prove your language skills
• Depending on your situation, there may be additional requirements.

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as
permanent residents.

If you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof that you can:

Meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your family,

Support your relative financially and

Make sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government.

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to become permanent residents under the Family Class.

If you sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must make every reasonable effort to provide for your own essential needs and those of your
parent or grandparent. You are responsible for supporting your parent or grandparent financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your parent or grandparent
does not need to seek social assistance from the government.

• Nationality
• Age
• Language ability
• Family members
• Education
• Work experience
• Details on any job offer

No. As of November 19, 2016, a valid job offer for Express Entry only needs to be for one year or more.
Job offers must still be:

at the NOC 0, A or B level
from one employer for the FSW or CEC, or up to two employers for the FST
supported by an LMIA (if you need one) or be for a candidate that is exempt from needing one.

What language test do I need for Express Entry?

Before you complete an Express Entry profile, you need to take a language test. This will show that your language skills meet minimum requirements in each of these four categories:

• listening
• speaking
• reading
• writing

You will then need to include the test results when you complete your Express Entry profile.

• Study permit: Who can apply
• Eligibility requirements
• You can study in Canada if you:
• Language Proficiency
• For English – IELTS (A) / CELPIP
• For French – TEF / TCF
• Proof of financial support
• Minimum Education
• Grade 12 / Bachelor’s degree / Diploma / Postgraduate