Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Building a stronger Canada through immigration programs, citizenship services, refugee protection, and issuing Canadian travel documents.

Alerts

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Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:

A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more about the settlement, who’s included in the class action, how to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement, or how to opt out of the class action.

Services and information

My application

Sign in to your IRCC account, check your application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, change your address, get biometrics and learn about representatives

Visit

Apply for a visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada, and extend your stay as a visitor

Immigrate

Apply to immigrate to Canada through one of our permanent residence programs for skilled workers, family, entrepreneurs and more

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

Study

Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit

Citizenship

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

Settling in Canada

Find immigrant services near you; prepare to arrive, work and live in Canada; and learn about the land, laws and life here

Permanent resident cards and status

Get your first card, renew or replace a card, travel outside Canada, record your trips, understand PR status, renounce your status

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