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Compare the main routes, prepare your documents and follow the official instructions for your situation.
Start with your goal: temporary entry to visit, work or study is different from applying for permanent residence. Eligibility depends on your passport, family situation, education, work history, destination and other factors. A temporary permit does not automatically lead to permanent residence.
Manages applications for the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Check which program you qualify for, then prepare language results, education evidence and work records before creating a profile.
Explore Express EntryProvinces and territories nominate applicants through streams that reflect local needs. Requirements, occupations and intake windows vary. Quebec selects its own skilled workers under separate arrangements.
Compare provincial programsSome permits are tied to a specific employer; open permits are available only in defined situations. The employer may need to complete steps before you apply. Check the permit type before accepting a job or travelling.
See work permit optionsUsually begin with admission to a designated learning institution. A provincial or territorial attestation letter may be required, with exemptions for some applicants and programs. Study is not a guarantee of permanent residence.
Review study permit stepsA Canadian citizen or permanent resident may be able to sponsor a spouse, partner, dependent child or certain other relatives if the program requirements are met. Available categories and sponsor duties differ.
Check family sponsorshipIEC participation depends on citizenship and a youth mobility agreement with Canada; age limits and categories vary. Check the live country list before relying on this option. Israeli citizenship alone should not be assumed to qualify.
Check current IEC eligibilityFollow the instructions for your specific program. These steps are a starting point.
Decide if your plan is to visit, work, study or apply for permanent residence.
Use IRCC and the destination province's official rules; Quebec has a separate process.
Collect identity, education, language, employment, family and financial records.
Use the correct application, upload its personalized checklist, pay fees and complete requested biometrics or medical exams.
Check your approval and permit conditions before making travel and relocation plans.
The exact list depends on your application. IRCC's personalized checklist is the authority for what to submit.
Information checked September 30, 2026. Program rules, fees and intake can change. This site is not an immigration representative; use official IRCC instructions for an application decision.
Browse trusted starting points for the everyday essentials, wherever you are in your journey.
Choose your province or territory above to jump to its official government website. Health coverage, school registration, tenancy rules and social supports are usually handled locally.
Find a community, a congregation, Israeli cultural life and people who understand the journey.
Local Jewish federations can connect you to synagogues, schools, community centres, family programs, social services and local organizations.
Explore Israeli and Jewish community organizations, advocacy, campus life and cultural programs. Ask your local Federation about Hebrew-language and newcomer services.
Use the mission responsible for your area. Check the official site before visiting; appointments and service rules can change.
Consular emergency? For urgent situations outside office hours, use the emergency contact listed on your mission’s official page. Do not rely on third-party directories for emergency instructions.
Health cards, schools, driver licensing, housing and many benefits are managed where you live.
Start with the basics. Your exact steps depend on your immigration status and where you settle.
Keep your immigration documents, passport and entry records accessible. Check any work, study or residency conditions.
Apply through Service Canada if you are eligible to work or need a SIN for a government program.
Apply as soon as possible. Waiting periods and eligibility vary by province or territory; consider interim coverage.
Find a settlement provider, community services, a family doctor and your nearest Jewish or Israeli community.
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