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Canadian immigration, explained without the jargon.
Pathway explainers, sourced updates and free planning tools — written for the person filling in the forms, not the person administering them. Every claim links to its official source.
Educational information only. Not legal advice, and not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
Latest updates
What changed recently
No news updates are published yet. We only publish an update when we can attribute it to an official announcement — until then, the guides below are current.
Start where you are
Four ways into the same system
Immigrate
In progressCompare permanent-residence pathways and understand eligibility.
ExploreWork
In progressUnderstand work permits, LMIA rules and employment requirements.
ExploreStudy
In progressPlan a study-permit journey and understand post-graduation options.
ExploreSettle
In progressPrepare for housing, healthcare, banking, work and daily life.
ExploreImmigration update trackers
Verified figures, or nothing at all
Express Entry draws
Open trackerNo rounds verified for publication yet
We record a round only after checking it against IRCC's own ministerial instructions, so this tracker stays empty rather than repeating unverified figures.
- Source of record:
- IRCC ministerial instructions
- Last checked:
- August 30, 2026
Provincial nominee updates
Open trackerNo provincial updates verified yet
Thirteen provinces and territories run their own streams on their own schedules. We add an entry only once the province itself has published it.
- Source of record:
- Each provincial nominee programme
- Last checked:
- August 30, 2026
Popular guides
The pages people actually need
Explore Canada
Where you land changes what applies
Free planning tools
Estimates you can sanity-check yourself
Find your pathway
Six questions, ranked results.
Estimate your CRS
See which factors move your score.
Track your documents
Progress saves in your browser.
These tools are educational. They do not assess eligibility and are not a decision by any government body.
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The Immigration Guide is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify requirements through official government sources or a licensed Canadian immigration professional before applying.
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