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Canada Immigration Guide
Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers every year. We help you figure out which immigration pathway fits your profile.
Canadian immigration can feel overwhelming: dozens of programs, changing rules, and complex eligibility criteria. HowToMoveTo breaks it all down for you. Answer a few questions, and we'll show you exactly which pathways you qualify for and what to do next.
Key figures that show why Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations in the world.
500,000+
Newcomers welcomed each year
110,000+
Skilled workers invited in 2024 through Express Entry, Canada's main route
100+
Immigration pathways analyzed
150+
Countries represented
Our engine evaluates your profile against every major Canadian immigration program.
Canada's flagship system for skilled workers, covering the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Provincial nomination streams from British Columbia and the Prairies to the Atlantic and the North, matched to local labour needs.
Programs that let Canadian citizens and permanent residents sponsor close family members.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score determines your rank in the Express Entry pool. A higher score means a better chance of receiving an invitation to apply. Use our free calculator to see where you stand, no sign-up required.
A clear, personalized breakdown of your immigration options, with no guesswork.
Immigration rules change often. We make sure our analysis reflects the latest policies.
Our rules reflect the published policies of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the federal department that decides immigration applications, as of August 31, 2026.
Every rule we check comes from IRCC's own published policies, which you can read on the official IRCC website.
Read IRCC's immigration policiesOur engine is transparent: it shows exactly which rules were checked and how your profile was evaluated.
No. HowToMoveTo is a guidance tool that helps you understand your options and eligibility. For complex cases (such as criminal inadmissibility, medical issues, or refused applications), you need advice from a representative authorized under Canadian law.
For personalized advice about Canada, consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a Canadian immigration lawyer.
Answer a few questions, see your eligibility summary free, and unlock your full personalized immigration report.
Work permits and study permits, which let you live in Canada for a time and can later open a route to permanent residence.
We analyze 100+ Canadian pathways, including every Provincial Nominee Program, and we keep our rules up to date as policies change.
Before you pay anyone for immigration advice, ask for their licence or registration number and check it with the regulator for the country you are applying to.