Guides / Applications
Step-by-step walkthroughs for IRCC applications.
Each one puts the steps in order, lists the documents to gather, shows what to write in each form field and flags the mistakes IRCC warns about, with every point linked to the official page it comes from.
General information from IRCC’s official pages, not legal advice. Always follow the official instructions.
Permanent residence / 12 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Skilled workers who may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program (including provincial nominees in Express Entry-linked streams) and who plan to live outside Quebec.
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Work / 14 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Foreign nationals with a genuine job offer from an eligible Canadian employer.
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Work / 14 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Graduates of eligible Canadian post-secondary programs.
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Work / 15 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Holders of a valid employer-specific or open work permit who are in Canada.
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Study / 15 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Foreign nationals who have been, or expect to be, accepted by a DLI and want a study permit for the first time.
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Study / 14 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Study permit holders who are in Canada and whose permit hasn't expired yet.
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Citizenship / 18 steps · last checked November 3, 2026Adults (18 or older on the day they sign the application) who hold permanent resident status in Canada.
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