Make Canada your home
Discuss permanent residence and the questions that matter for your situation.
Canada immigration support
Your Canada plans. Clearer next steps.
Explore the routes to living, studying or working in Canada—and learn what to check before choosing professional support.
What brings you to Canada?
You do not need to know a program name to understand where to start.
Join your family
Understand sponsorship options and which requirements need a closer look.
Study in Canada
Explore study-permit steps and the support relevant to your circumstances.
Work in Canada
Discuss work authorization, documents and the next appropriate step.
Visit Canada
Understand the support available for your planned visit.
Manage your status
Ask about an extension, expiry or another status issue.
A refusal or complex matter
These matters need a professional with the right scope. Contact one promptly if a deadline is urgent.
Not sure where to start?
Start by listing what you want to do in Canada and the questions you need answered.
A clear route to the right support
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1. Clarify your goal
Start with your goal, current status and deadlines. These help you identify what to research or ask a professional.
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2. Confirm the professional and scope
Review the named professional, permitted role, availability, price and applicable agreement before advice or paid work.
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3. Proceed with an agreed plan
Application preparation or representation is included only when your agreement says so.
Information is a start. Judgment gives it context.
Online tools can help you organize questions. An appropriately authorized professional can assess your circumstances, identify issues and explain options within their permitted scope. Immigration decisions remain with the relevant authority.
Before you proceed
Check these details with the professional you choose.
Authorization and scope
Verify current registration, restrictions and permission to handle your particular matter.
An agreement you understand
Confirm who supplies the service, what is included, the fees and the terms before committing.
Share only what is needed
Use the agreed secure process for later documents. Never share passwords or one-time codes.
Protect your deadline
Reading this guide does not protect a deadline. Contact an appropriately authorized professional promptly when time is limited.
Bring your professional expertise to ClearToApply
Explore how our expert network works and the checks required before approval. Joining does not guarantee assignments or earnings.
Start with the official guidance
IRCC explains who may provide paid immigration advice or representation and how to choose a representative.