Canada
News summary
As announced in Budget 2026, Canada is refocusing immigration to where it can best support the economy, including in smaller, rural and remote communities facing persistent labour shortages.
IRCC — Governo do Canadá
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Country reference guide. These routes are not new measures announced by the news; each has its own requirements.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Sources checked · 2026-11-13StudyStudy permit
Acceptance from a DLI is central. PAL/TAL and Québec CAQ depend on current rules and exemptions.
Official name
Study permit
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course
- Financial evidence accepted for this category
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
- Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
- Parental consent, custody and documents for minors
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
- Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction
Route forms and references
- DLI · Letter of acceptance
- PAL / TAL · CAQ (Québec)
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
WorkEmployer-specific work permit
For an employer-specific permit, confirm the LMIA or exemption route. Open permits have separate eligibility and do not require an offer.
Official name
Employer-specific work permit
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Contract or job offer accepted for the category
- Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Evidence of experience and professional licensing
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
- Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
- Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction
Route forms and references
- LMIA / Offer of employment number
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
Plan residenceExpress Entry
Creating a profile does not grant residence. After an invitation, IRCC requires full evidence for the relevant programme.
Official name
Express Entry
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Language evidence for the category or exemption
- Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition
- Evidence of experience and professional licensing
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Financial evidence accepted for this category
- Police certificates for the requested countries and periods
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
- Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
Route forms and references
- ECA · Educational credential assessment
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
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Rules may change. Check dates, requirements and updates with the official source. This content is informational and does not replace professional advice.
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