Canadian immigration guide
Canada immigration pathways
Compare the main Canada immigration pathways before choosing forms or paying fees. Open the official Canada.ca page and the matching Immizy guide for each route.
Updated May 6, 2026. General information only; confirm final details on official Canada.ca pages.
Permanent residence pathways
Compare Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and regional immigration options such as Atlantic, rural, and Francophone community routes.
Temporary residence pathways
Use study permit, work permit, visitor visa, eTA, super visa, extension, and status-check resources when your goal is temporary entry or maintaining status.
Before you apply
Check the document checklist, official fees, application status tools, processing times, and IRCC account instructions before submitting or uploading anything.
How Immizy helps
The homepage pathway checker can suggest a likely route from your profile, while this page gives direct links to all major pathway information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Canada immigration pathway?
It depends on your goal, passport country, work history, language level, education, family ties, job offer, location, and documents.
Should I start with Express Entry?
Start with Express Entry if your goal is skilled-worker permanent residence, but also compare PNP and category-based rounds.
Where can I check official requirements?
Use the official Canada.ca and IRCC pages linked from each Immizy guide before applying.
Official sources
Use Immizy
Open the Immizy pathway assistant to check your profile, organize documents, ask the AI helper, or choose guided support.