Canadian permanent residence
Understand the program before you choose the pathway.
A bilingual, source-based guide to Canada’s main permanent-residence options. Every page explains what the program is, who it is designed for, how it works and where to verify the current rules.
01 — Programs
Explore by immigration category.
Start with the category that matches your goal. Closed and paused programs remain clearly marked so old information is not mistaken for a current opportunity.
Express Entry
Canada’s online system for managing skilled-worker applications under three federal immigration programs.
Read the complete guideProvincial Nominee Programs
Economic immigration streams through which provinces and territories nominate candidates who can meet regional needs and intend to settle there.
Read the complete guideQuébec Immigration
Québec selects many of its own economic immigrants. Successful candidates generally complete both a Québec selection stage and a federal permanent-residence stage.
Read the complete guideFamily Sponsorship
Permanent-residence pathways through which eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor qualifying family members.
Read the complete guideFrancophone Immigration
Federal, provincial and community pathways that use strong French ability or Francophone settlement as an eligibility or selection factor.
Read the complete guideRural & Community Immigration
Current Rural and Francophone Community Immigration pilots connect eligible workers with designated employers and participating communities.
Read the complete guideAtlantic Immigration Program
A permanent-residence program for eligible skilled workers and Atlantic Canadian graduates with an offer from a designated employer.
Read the complete guideCaregiver Pathways
Canada’s permanent-residence caregiver pilots are currently closed to new applications while IRCC processes existing files.
Read the complete guideHumanitarian & Compassionate
A discretionary request for permanent residence based on exceptional humanitarian and compassionate circumstances.
Read the complete guideAgri-Food Pilot (closed)
The federal Agri-Food Pilot ended on May 14, 2025 and no longer accepts new applications.
Read the complete guide02 — Sources
Official-source standard
Clear information, linked to the authority.
IRCC and the responsible province or territory are the primary sources. Ghasedak summarizes the rules in original, plain language and links you back to the official page.
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Program information can explain the rules, but it cannot determine eligibility without reviewing your age, language, education, work history, family situation and evidence.
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