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Plain-language guides to the main routes to permanent residence in Canada. Every rule links to the official IRCC page it comes from, with the date we last checked it.

Express Entry

Canadian Experience ClassHow IRCC's Canadian Experience Class works: Canadian skilled work rules, language levels, the Express Entry pool and what follows an invitation.Last checked October 11, 2026Federal Skilled Worker ProgramIRCC's Federal Skilled Worker Program explained: minimum work and language rules, the 67-point selection grid, proof of funds and Express Entry steps.Last checked October 11, 2026Federal Skilled Trades ProgramIRCC's Federal Skilled Trades Program explained: eligible NOC trade groups, 2 years of trade work, job offer or certificate rules, language and funds.Last checked October 11, 2026French-speaking candidatesHow IRCC treats French ability in Express Entry: the French-language category, extra CRS points at NCLC 7, TEF Canada and TCF Canada, and related options.Last checked October 11, 2026

Provincial nominations

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)How Canada's Provincial Nominee Program works at the federal level: the two application routes, nomination steps and the 600 CRS points, per IRCC.Last checked October 11, 2026

Students

Study, PGWP and PR in CanadaWhat IRCC says about study permits, the PAL/TAL, post-graduation work permit rules and how Canadian work experience links to the Canadian Experience Class.Last checked October 11, 2026

Family

Family sponsorship in CanadaWhat IRCC says about sponsoring a spouse, partner, dependent child, parent or grandparent: sponsor requirements, undertaking periods and how to apply.Last checked October 11, 2026

Tools for every pathway

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