Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
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Start with the visa category that best matches your purpose, then validate document readiness and timeline before applying to Canada.
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Express Entry is Canada's points-based PR system. Skilled workers create a profile, are ranked by CRS score, and receive Invitations to Apply in regular draws.
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Canada's Start-Up Visa grants PR to founders backed by a designated Canadian VC, angel, or incubator. Up to 5 founders per startup may apply.
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Spousal sponsorship gives PR to the partner of a Canadian citizen or PR. Inland applicants get an open work permit while waiting.
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Permanent residency lets you live and work anywhere in Canada. Most PRs become eligible for Canadian citizenship after 3 of 5 years of physical presence.
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Business · 12–24 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 12 months (inland and outland)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · Varies by program (4–24 months)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4–14 weeks (varies by country)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 2–8 weeks (varies by visa office)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 6 months after Invitation to Apply (ITA)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
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