Express Entry – Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada

Express Entry – Apply to study, work or immigrate to Canada, how to apply for citizenship, a permanent resident card or refugee protection, check the status of your application or find a form. The application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently and take part in our economy.

Services and information

How Express Entry works

Application process and eligibility, including work experience, education and language skills for each program

Services and information

My application

Sign in or create an account, check application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, learn about medical and police checks, learn about representatives and protect yourself from fraud. CLICK HERE

Visit

Find out if you need a visa to visit, do business or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay as a visitor. CLICK HERE

Immigrate

Find out what immigration programs you can apply for, sponsor your family and use a representative. CLICK HERE

Work

Apply for or extend a work permit, learn about International Experience Canada and being a caregiver, get your credentials recognized, and hire foreign workers. CLICK HERE

Study

Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit. CLICK HERE

Citizenship

Apply for, resume or give up Canadian citizenship, prepare for the citizenship test and get proof of citizenship. CLICK HERE

New immigrants

Get a permanent resident card, find immigrant services in your area, apply for citizenship and learn about your first tax year in Canada. CLICK HERE

Canadians

Get a passport, sponsor your family or a refugee, get proof of citizenship, travel and work abroad, adopt a child from abroad, and take part in citizenship celebrations.  CLICK HERE

Refugees and asylum

Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and appeal a refugee claim. CLICK HERE

Enforcement and violations

Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations, the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings. CLICK HERE