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How to get a visa

• Visitor visa / eTA

  Visit / tourism · Usually up to 6 months

  • Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.

• Study permit + PGWP

  Study · Programme length; PGWP up to 3 years

  • Letter of acceptance and funds for a study permit. Eligible graduates apply for a PGWP.

• Work permit (LMIA or exempt)

  Work · Matches the job offer

  • Most need an employer LMIA; CETA and intra-company transfers can be exempt.

Immigration routes

• Express Entry (FSW / CEC / trades)

  Points / invitation

  CRS ranking with regular invitation rounds. A PNP adds 600 points.

  Leads to PR：Canada’s main economic PR route.

• Provincial Nominee Program

  Points / invitation

  Provinces nominate for labour need, then you file PR federally.

  Leads to PR：Useful when CRS is short but you match a province.

• Family sponsorship

  Family

  Citizens or PRs sponsor a spouse, child or eligible parent.

  Leads to PR：Spouse sponsorship is usually the fastest family route.

PR & citizenship