Canada Visa & Immigration Services
Canada continues to welcome hundreds of thousands of new permanent residents every year through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, family sponsorship and business immigration streams.
Visa Categories in Canada
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class managed through the points-based Express Entry system.
ActiveProvincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Province-specific nomination streams for candidates who wish to settle in a particular Canadian province.
ActiveFamily Sponsorship
Sponsor a spouse, partner, child, parent or grandparent for Canadian permanent residence.
ActiveStudy Permit
Study at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada with a pathway to post-graduate work and PR.
ActiveVisitor Visa
Temporary Resident Visa for tourism, family visits or short business trips to Canada.
ActiveWork Permit
Employer-specific and open work permits for temporary employment in Canada.
ActiveStart-Up Visa
Permanent residence for entrepreneurs with a Letter of Support from a designated organization: CAD 200,000 from a venture capital fund, CAD 75,000 from an angel investor group, or no investment if accepted into a business incubator. Note: as of 2026 the program is operating under a strict annual cap (designated organizations limited to 10 endorsements/year) — confirm current intake status with ICS.
ActiveBusiness Immigration
Investor and entrepreneur streams for experienced business owners seeking Canadian PR.
ActivePNP Business Stream
Provincial entrepreneur/business nominee streams — figures and status vary widely by province. ACTIVE 2026: British Columbia (from CAD 300,000 regional / CAD 600,000 net worth base), Alberta (from CAD 100,000 rural), Nova Scotia (from CAD 100,000), New Brunswick (CAD 150,000, CAD 500,000 net worth). CLOSED: Ontario (closed 2024/2026), Saskatchewan (permanently closed March 2025). PAUSED: Manitoba (EOI draws on hold, program under redesign). Always confirm current province-by-province status with ICS before choosing a stream.
ActiveIntra-Company Transfer (ICT)
Work permit route for executives, managers and specialized-knowledge staff transferring to a Canadian branch, subsidiary or affiliate.
Eligibility Information
- Meet the minimum requirements of your chosen program (age, education, language, work experience).
- Achieve the required score on an approved English or French language test.
- Have your educational credentials assessed (ECA) where required.
- Show sufficient settlement funds where applicable.
- Pass medical and security/background checks.
Required Documents
General Process
- Free initial eligibility assessment with an ICS consultant
- Selection of the most suitable program (Express Entry, PNP, etc.)
- Document collection, ECA and language testing
- Profile submission / Invitation to Apply
- Full application submission and biometrics
- Decision, visa issuance and pre-departure guidance
Processing Information
Processing times vary by visa category, applicant profile and current government workloads. ICS provides estimated timelines during your free assessment and keeps you updated at every stage of your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary by category and current processing volumes. Your ICS consultant will provide an estimated timeline based on your specific application during your free assessment.
Yes. We often help clients build a step-by-step improvement plan — such as language retesting, additional experience or education upgrades — to strengthen future eligibility.
Fees depend on the visa category and scope of service. We provide transparent, written quotes after your free initial assessment — no hidden charges.