Immigrate to Canada
Foreign nationals who wish to work in or visit Canada may need to get a work permit, a visitor visa, or both to enter Canada
There are temporary and permanent immigration programs that you may be eligible to apply for.
Temporary immigration programs
The following programs are available for those who wish to work temporarily in Canada:
Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
After you graduate from your program of studies, you may be able to work temporarily or even live permanently in Canada.
Learn moreTemporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Apply to work in Canada, extend your work or change the conditions of your work permit.
Learn moreInternational Experience Canada (IEC)
International Experience Canada (IEC) is designed to help applicants gain valuable international work experience in English and French, while working in Canada.
Learn morePermanent immigration programs
The following programs are available for those who wish to work in and become permanent residents of Canada:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents. Express entry.
Learn moreFederal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Express Entry is an immigration program administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the department responsible for immigration to Canada.
Learn moreFederal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. Express entry.
Learn moreProvincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for workers who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory, who want to live in that province, and want to become permanent residents of Canada.
Learn moreImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the department responsible for immigration to Canada. For information on other pathways for immigration to Canada, visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Canada-Québec Accord on Immigration
Quebec establishes its own immigration requirements and selects immigrants who will adapt to living in Quebec. To obtain more information on Quebec’s immigration programs and eligibility criteria, visit the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration du Québec (MIFI).