Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent

residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates
from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in 1 of
Canada's 4 Atlantic provinces— New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and
Labrador. The program helps employers hire qualified
candidates for jobs they haven't been able to fill locally.

The Atlantic Immigration Program replaced the Atlantic

Immigration Pilot. You can now submit your permanent
residence application to the program.
Immigrate through the Atlantic
Immigration Program

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Fees
From: $1,365

This fee increased on April 30, 2022. Find out more .

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a pathway to permanent residence
for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and
live in 1 of Canada's 4 Atlantic provinces.

This is an employer-driven program designed to help employers in Atlantic

Canada hire qualified candidates for jobs they have been unable to fill locally.
You must receive a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic
Canada to participate in the program.
To immigrate to Atlantic Canada through this program, you must be either

 a recent graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic

Canada, or
 a skilled worker

You can be living abroad or already be in Canada as a temporary resident.

  Who can apply
National Occupational Classification 2021
On November 16, 2022, we switched to the 2021 version of the National
Occupational Classification (NOC) .
Use the NOC 2016 page if you applied for a job offer on or before November 15,
2022 .
To be eligible for the Atlantic Immigration Program, you must

 have qualifying work experience , unless you're an international graduate of a

recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada
 meet or exceed the educational requirements
 meet or exceed the language requirements
 show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family when you get
to Canada
o If you're already living and working in Canada with a valid work permit, you
don't need to show proof.

If you meet all of these requirements, you can start looking for a job with a designated
Atlantic employer .

Work experience
In the last 5 years, you must have worked at least 1,560 hours. This is the number of
hours you would have worked in 1 year if you were working 30 hours per week.
To calculate your hours

 Count hours worked in part-time and full-time jobs.

 Count only paid hours of work. Volunteering or unpaid internships don't count.
 Don't count hours when you were self-employed.
 Count hours worked inside or outside Canada. You must have been legally authorized
to work in Canada as a temporary resident.
 Count hours that were accumulated over a period of at least 12 months.
 Count work experience acquired while studying, as long as the work hours don't
exceed what was authorized.

This work should be at one of these National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) categories

 TEER 0 (management jobs such as restaurant managers or mine managers)

 TEER 1 (professional jobs that usually need a degree from a university, such as doctors,
dentists or architects)
 TEER 2 (technical jobs and skilled trades requiring at least 2 years of college or
apprenticeship, or occupations with supervisory or safety responsibilities such as
police officers and firefighters)
 TEER 3 (technical jobs and skilled trades requiring less than 2 years of college or
apprenticeship; or more than 6 months of on-the-job training)
  TEER 4 (intermediate jobs that usually call for high school and/or several weeks of job-
specific training, such as industrial butchers, long-haul truck drivers, or food and
beverage servers)

Your work experience must include

 the actions in the description of your NOC

 most of the main duties of your NOC

international graduates
You do not need to meet the work experience requirements if you're an international
graduate who

 has a degree, diploma, certificate, or trade or apprenticeship certification that

o took at least 2 years of studies
o is from a recognized post-secondary institution in 1 of the 4 Atlantic provinces
(New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and
Labrador)
 was a full-time student for the entire time you were studying
 lived in one of the following provinces for at least 16 months during the last 2 years
before you graduated
o New Brunswick
o Nova Scotia
o Newfoundland and Labrador or
o Prince Edward Island
 had the visa or permit you needed to work, study or get training while you were in
Canada

Educational requirements
You must have one of these:

 If you have a job offer at the NOC 2021 TEER 0 or 1 category, you must have a one-year
Canadian post-secondary educational credential or higher, or the equivalent from
outside Canada.
 If you have a job offer at the NOC 2021 TEER 2, 3 or 4 category, you must have a
Canadian high school diploma, or the equivalent from outside Canada.

However, if you studied outside Canada, you need an educational credential assessment
(ECA) to confirm that your studies are equal to or higher than the required level of
education for your job offer.

 Your ECA report must be less than 5 years old on the date we receive your application.

The educational credential must have been obtained within 24 months prior to the
date you applied for permanent residence.
Language requirements
You must meet the minimum language requirements based on the NOC 2021 TEER
category that applies to your job offer. This can either be the

 Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or

 Levels of Canadian Linguistic Competence (NCLC)

The minimum language requirements for each NOC 2021 TEER category are

 CLB/NCLC 5 for TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3

 CLB/NCLC 4 for TEER 4

You must submit your results from a designated language testing organization with your
application. These results must be less than 2 years old when you apply.
Find out more about language testing .

Settlement funds
You need to have enough money to support yourself and your family when you get to
Canada. The amount you need depends on the size of your family. The size of your
family also includes anyone you support who isn't immigrating with you.
Learn how much money you should have when you arrive in Canada.
If you're already living and working in Canada with a valid work permit, you don't
need to show proof of funds.
  Get a job offer
National Occupational Classification 2021

On November 16, 2022, we switched to the 2021 version of the National

Occupational Classification (NOC) .
Use the NOC 2016 page if you applied for a job offer on or before
November 15, 2022 .
You'll need to seek job opportunities with designated employers. For more
information, check the provincial websites:

 New Brunswick
 Newfoundland and Labrador
 Nova Scotia
 Prince Edward Island

The job offer must meet all of these requirements:

 The job offer must be full time.

 The job offer must be non-seasonal . In general, this means you have
consistent and regularly scheduled paid employment throughout the
year.
 For NOC 2021 TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 category job offers, the employer must
be offering you a job that will last at least 1 year from the time you
become a permanent resident.
 For NOC 2021 TEER 4 category job offers, the employer must be
offering you permanent employment, that is, there is no set end date.
 The job offer cannot come from a company where you (the applicant) or
your spouse or common-law partner are a majority owner.
 The job must be at the same skill level as, or higher than, the work
experience that qualified you for the job (refer to the table below), unless
you're an international graduate from a recognized post-secondary
institution in Atlantic Canada .
o For certain health care sector jobs, you don't need to have a job
offer at the same skill level as, or higher than, the qualifying work
experience.
 Work experience in NOC 32101 (licensed practical nurses)
and NOC 31301 (registered nurses) can be used as
qualifying work experience if you have a job offer in NOC
33102 (nurse aides, orderlies and patient service
associates) or NOC 44101 (home health care workers).

NOC 2021 TEER job offer category and qualifying work experience
requirement
NOC 2021 TEER job offer category Work experience requirement

TEER 0 TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

TEER 1 TEER 1, 2, 3, 4

TEER 2 TEER 2, 3, 4

TEER 3 TEER 3, 4

TEER 4 TEER 4

When a designated employer offers you a job, they'll give you an Offer of
Employment to a Foreign National form [IMM 0157] (PDF, 317 KB) . You must

 make sure you meet the employment requirements listed in the National
Occupational Classification
 sign the form titled Offer of Employment to a Foreign National and keep a
copy for your records
o You'll need this form when you work with a service provider
organization on your settlement plan and for your permanent
residence application.

If you receive a job offer from an employer

 ask for a copy of the employer's Confirmation of Designation, or

 tell them about the Atlantic Immigration Program and ask them to consider
becoming designated, if they aren't already
  Get your documents ready

On this page
 Start gathering your documents for your permanent residence application
early
o Language test
o Educational credential assessment
o Proof of funds
o Other documents
 Get a settlement plan
 Get your Certificate of Endorsement

Start gathering your documents for your permanent residence application

early

You should start getting your documents ready early to avoid delays when you
apply for your permanent residence in Atlantic Canada.

Language test

You must take a language test and send the results with your application. You
must do this even if you studied in Canada.
Learn about language testing for the Atlantic Immigration Program

Educational credential assessment

If you studied abroad Canada, you need an educational credential assessment

(ECA) report . This report shows how your education compares to a Canadian
one.

Proof of funds

When you arrive in Canada, you need enough money to support yourself and
your family. Find out how much money you should have when you arrive in
Canada.
If you're already living and working in Canada with a valid work permit, you
don't need to show proof of funds.

Other documents

There are other documents you must include in your application. Use the
checklist in the application guide to make sure you have all of the documents.
You can start preparing your application now but you can't submit it until you
have all of the required documents.

Get a settlement plan

After you get a job offer from a designated employer, you need to get a
settlement plan.
A settlement plan will help you and your family adjust to your new home in
Atlantic Canada. It will provide you with useful resources and contacts to help
you feel welcome in your new community.
These plans are free.
If you're already in Canada : You must work with a settlement service provider
organization in the region where you'll be working. Your designated employer
can help you find one.
If you're outside Canada : There are several settlement service provider
organizations in Canada that you can contact. Check with your designated
employer for recommendations.
If you prefer French as your official language : There are Francophone
organizations that can help you.
Find a settlement service provider organization and get a settlement plan .
Settlement service provider organizations don't know which employers are
looking for workers. Don't contact them to find a job.
Once you have your settlement plan, give a copy to your employer and keep a
copy for yourself. If you're not in Canada, bring the plan with you when you
move to Canada.

Get your Certificate of Endorsement

After you have your settlement plan, the province must endorse your job offer.
Your employer will handle this process. Don't submit your permanent residence
application until you confirm with the employer that your offer has been
endorsed.
If the province endorses your job offer, you'll get a Certificate of Endorsement in
the mail. Include your endorsement certificate with your permanent residence
application.
  Apply for permanent residence
You need to give your biometrics

In most cases, you now need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
after you apply.
Find out who needs to give biometrics and how the new application process
works.

Step 1: Get ready to apply online

You must now apply online

As of October 21, 2022, you need to apply online.

If you can't apply online, and require accommodations, including for a
disability, you can ask for the application in another format (paper, braille or
large print).
Sign in or create a Permanent residence online application portal account
(opens in a new tab) .
Refer to the Instruction Guide [IMM 0154] for important information about your
eligibility, fees and how to apply.

Step 2: Fill out your forms

You must fill out these digital forms online

You'll fill out these digital forms online (for yourself, and any family members 18
or older)

 Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)

 Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
 Additional Family Information (IMM 5406)
 Supplementary Information - Your travels (IMM 5562)

You must also fill out these PDF forms

 you don't need to sign them

 upload them to your online application
 as the principal applicant, you'll electronically sign for the entire
application, including those of your family members
o Document Checklist [IMM 0155] (PDF, 367 KB)
 Use this checklist to make sure you include all the forms
and documents you need.
o Economic Classes – Atlantic Immigration Program [IMM 5501]
(PDF, 237 KB)
Complete and sign these PDF forms, if they apply to you

 print and complete it

 sign it by hand
 get the third party to sign it by hand
 upload it with your application
o Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union [IMM 5409] (PDF,
0.78 MB) , if this applies
o Separation Declaration for Minors Traveling to Canada [IMM
5604] (PDF, 1.99 MB) , if this applies

Forms for the employer to fill out

 Offer of Employment to a Foreign National under the Atlantic Immigration

Program [IMM 0157] (PDF, 318 KB)
 Your employer must
o fill out the form
o print it and sign it by hand
o make a copy
o send it to you
 You (the main applicant) must
o read the declaration at the bottom and sign by hand
o make a digital copy, and
o then upload it with your online application

Using an immigration representative

If you're a representative, find out how you can create an account and submit
applications on behalf of your clients .
If you want to appoint someone to do business with us on your behalf, you must

 submit a Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31 KB) form

 sign it digitally or by hand and get your immigration representative to do
so also
 upload it with your application

An immigration representative (an immigration consultant or lawyer) can give

you advice and help you with your application for a fee. But they can't

 open a portal account on your behalf

 electronically sign the application for you
 sign into the portal using your username and password

A representative can fill out forms and communicate with us on your behalf
through their own account. They can also

 help you prepare the documents you need to upload

 answer questions about the forms
After you read the declaration, you must be the one who types your name .
This is the legal requirement for your application to be considered “signed,”
according to Canada's immigration law.
If you want to allow us to release information from your application to someone
other than yourself who will not act as your representative you must

 submit an Authority to Release Personal Information to a Designated

Individual [IMM 5475] (PDF, 593.57 KB) form

Photo specifications

You need one photo for each person on your application.

Follow the instructions in the online application to scan and upload both sides
of your photo.

Technical issues

If you're having technical issues applying, contact us using the web form

 under type of application/enquiry , choose technical difficulties from

the drop-down menu
 in the text box, specify the program you're applying under
 upload screenshots from your account that show us
o the page where you're having problems
o the error message(s) you get

If you need to upload a number of images, find out how to combine them into 1
document .

Step 3: Pay your fees online

Find out how to pay your fees .

Biometrics fee

In most cases, you must pay a biometrics fee when you submit your
application . Otherwise, you may experience delays. The biometrics fee covers
the cost of collecting fingerprints and a digital photo.
After you pay the biometrics fee with a complete application, we'll send you a
letter confirming that you need to give your biometrics and where you can go.
You must show this letter when you give your biometrics.
You must give your biometrics in person. Make sure to book an appointment if
this service is offered. Find a collection point close to you .
 Temporary changes to biometrics

Book your biometrics appointment as soon as you can to avoid processing

delays.
If you can't book an appointment by the deadline given on your biometrics
instruction letter, there may be temporary measures in place to help you .

Step 4: Submit your application

Before you submit your application, make sure you:

 answer all questions

 Electronically sign your application (type your full name exactly as shown
on your passport)
 include your processing fee receipt
 upload all the supporting documents

If your application is incomplete, we'll reject it. You'll have to fix any errors and
then re-submit it.
  Apply for a temporary work permit
(optional)
If you meet the requirements to apply for permanent residence, you may be
eligible to apply for a temporary work permit. The work permit lets you work
while your permanent residence application is being processed.
This work allows

 is only for the Atlantic Immigration Program

 is valid for 2 years
 only allows you to work for the employer who offered you the job

Getting a temporary work permit doesn't automatically mean we'll approve your
permanent residence application.
To qualify for a work permit, you must have

 a job offer from a designated employer that meets the requirements of

the program
 a referral letter from the Atlantic province where you'll be working

If you apply for a temporary work permit, you need to show that you meet the
requirements for

 language
 education
 work experience (unless you're an international graduate)

Temporary work permits for spouses or common-law partners

Your spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit .

How to apply for the work permit

You must apply online for the work permit.

If this is the first time you're applying under the Atlantic Immigration Program,
your application must include all of the following

 a job offer number (see Employer Portal for details)

o When completing the Offer of Employment in the Employer Portal,
the employer should indicate a duration of 2 years for the work
permit.
 your referral letter from the Atlantic province where you'll be working
 your signed IMM 0156 form (PDF, 254 KB) : Undertaking for an
application for a work permit exempted from a Labor Market Impact
Assessment (LMIA) as part of the Atlantic Immigration Program
 language test results
  educational credentials
 proof of work experience

The application forms and process you need to follow depends on where you're
applying from.

If you're in Canada as a visitor only (you don't currently have a study or work
permit), find out how you can apply for a work permit from inside Canada .
Select where you're applying from to see your instructions. (required)

Applying from outside Canada

Step 1: Make sure you have what you need

To apply online, you'll need

 a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents, and

 a valid credit or debit card

Note: Your employer must give you an offer of employment number before
you start your work permit application.

Step 2: Create your online account or sign in

You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to

 pay your fees

 submit your application
 check your status

Create an account or sign in

Step 3: Check your country-specific application requirements

Some countries have additional visa office requirements. Use the tool below to
check if you have additional requirements.
Where are you applying from? (required)

Online applications

 visa office requirements for applicants in Panama (PDF, 223 KB)

If your country has additional visa office requirements, you need to follow the
instructions in the document. In some cases, you need to upload a specific form
as part of your online application.

Step 4: Prepare your answers to get your online checklist

After you sign in to your online account

1. Select “Apply to come to Canada”.

2. Select “Visitor visa, study and/or work permit” under the Determine your
eligibility and apply online heading.
3. You'll be asked some questions. You must answer all questions
truthfully. We use your answers to create a personalized document
checklist for you. To apply for a work permit, you must provide specific
answers to some questions:
a. When asked What would you like to do in Canada? select
“Work”.
b. When asked How long are you planning to stay in Canada?
select “Temporarily—more than 6 months”.
c. When asked I have a job offer and my employer gave me an
offer of employment number or LMIA number (or proof of that
employer applied for an LMIA, select “Yes”.
d. When asked What is the status of your job offer? select
“Temporary—at least one year”.
e. When asked What type of work permit do you want to apply
for? select “A work permit with a Labor Market Impact
Assessment exemption”.

4. Once you complete the questionnaire in your online application, you'll

receive your document checklist. Follow the instructions to complete your
application and pay your fees.
 a. When you see a request for a document called “Client
information”, upload the following documents as 1 scanned file
i. your referral letter
ii. your signed IMM 0156 form
iii. your education credentials
iv. your language test results (English or French)
v. your proof of work experience, if applicable
vi. your additional visa office requirements , if applicable for
your country
5. Use the guide if you need help filling out the application form.
6. After you complete your application, follow the online instructions to
submit it.
  After you apply

On this page

 We review your application

 Keep your information up to date
 Get your fingerprints and photo taken
 We process your application
 Get your medical exam
 We verify your information
 We make a decision on your application

We review your application

We check that you have

 filled out your application for permanent residence completely and

correctly
 paid your processing fee
 met all the requirements
 included all required documents

We'll contact you to

 ask you to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)

 confirm that we reviewed your application
 ask you for more documents, if necessary
 set up an interview, if necessary
 tell you what you need to do and what will happen next
 ask you to pay your right of permanent residence fee (if you haven't
already)

Keep your information up to date

To avoid delays in processing, make sure your contact information and

application details are up to date.
You should tell us about any changes to your information, such as

 marriage, divorce or separation

 birth or adoption of a child
 death of an applicant or dependent
 contact information updates, including
o e-mail
o phone number
o mailing address
Contact us through the Web form to update your information.
If you change your contact information, make sure you check your old contact
information until we update your application.

Get your fingerprints and photo taken

If you're between 14 and 79 years old, you may need to give your fingerprints
and photo (biometrics).

 You must pay the biometric fee when you submit your application .
Otherwise, you may experience delays.
 Pay your biometric fee as soon as you get the letter from us that tells
you to give your biometrics.
 You have 30 days from the date on the letter to give your biometrics.

Find out who needs to give biometrics , how to give them and where to give
them .
Temporary changes to biometrics

Book your biometrics appointment as soon as you can to avoid processing

delays.
If you can't book an appointment by the deadline given on your biometrics
instruction letter, there may be temporary measures in place to help you .

We process your application

After we get your biometrics, we start processing your application.

If we need more information, we'll contact you.

Get your medical exam

You must have a medical exam before you settle in Canada. Your family
members must also have one, even if they're not coming with you. We'll tell you
when to submit these documents.
We won't accept your application if your health

 is a danger to Canada's public health or safety

 would cause too much demand on health or social services in Canada

We verify your information

If you're not truthful in your application for permanent residence, we may

 refuse your application

  find you inadmissible
 bar you from applying to come to Canada for any reason for 5 years

We make a decision on your application

We make a decision on your application based on

 whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the program

 whether you're admissible to Canada, based on the results of your
o medical exam
o background checks

When a decision is made on your application, we'll notify you.

If your application is refused, we send you a letter that tells you why. To be re-
considered, you have to

 fill out and submit a new application

 meet the eligibility criteria
 be found admissible to Canada
  If your application is approved

On this page

 Confirmation of Permanent Residence

 If you're already in Canada
 If you're outside Canada
 Services to help you get settled in Canada

Confirmation of Permanent Residence

If we approve your application, we'll send you a

 Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

 permanent resident visa (if you're from a country that requires a visa)

Your COPR has information about who you are, as well as your photo.
Check to make sure your information is correct. It should be the same as the
information on your passport. If there's an error on your COPR, contact us to let
us know .

We can't extend your COPR, so you should make sure to use it before it
expires .

If you're already in Canada

Make sure you keep your information up to date

Use the web form if you need to update your contact information or tell us
about changes to your family situation (for example, marriage, birth, divorce
or death).

You need to confirm your permanent resident status virtually

In most cases, we can confirm permanent resident (PR) status

 without in-person interviews

 through a secure online portal

You don't have to do anything until we contact you using the email or phone
number you provided.

Confirm your PR status through the Permanent Residence Portal

You'll get emails from a mailbox ending in [Link]

 1. asking you to confirm your email address
2. asking you to confirm that you're physically in Canada
3. with information about the Permanent Residence Portal (and options if
you can't use it)

The portal is separate from your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
secure account. Don't create your own account in the portal as this can delay
the process. Follow the instructions in the email we send, and we'll create an
account for you.
Read more about the Permanent Residence Portal .
You must tell us if you leave Canada before we grant you PR status.

If you're outside Canada

When you arrive in Canada

You must have

 your valid passport and/or travel documents

o Your passport must be a regular, private citizen passport.
o You can't immigrate to Canada with a diplomatic, government
service or public affairs passport.
 your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
 your permanent resident visa (if we gave you one) or an electronic travel
authorization (eTA) (electronically linked to your passport)
o required if you're from a visa-exempt country
 proof that you have the funds to support yourself and your family after
you arrive in Canada

We check your identity when you arrive in Canada

When you arrive in Canada, you'll meet an officer from the Canada Border
Services Agency (CBSA) . The officer will

 make sure you're entering Canada before or on the expiration date

shown on your COPR
 make sure that you're the same person who was approved to travel to
Canada (we may use your biometrics to do this)
 ask to see your passport and other travel documents
 ask you a few questions to make sure you still meet the terms to
immigrate to Canada
o The questions will be similar to the ones you answered when you
applied.

We won't allow you into Canada if you

 give false or incomplete information

  don't convince the officer that you meet the conditions to enter Canada

Video: Before you arrive in Canada

This video will help you get ready for your new life in Canada. It will explain
some of the things you should do before you leave your country of origin to
make sure you are prepared when you arrive in Canada.
Alternative formats and transcript
If we can't verify your identity, you may be detained by a border services officer.
If the officer finds that you're not admissible to Canada, you won't be allowed to
enter Canada. If you came by air, you'll have to take a return flight to where you
came from.
If you're admissible and there are no problems when you arrive, the officer will

 allow you to enter Canada as a permanent resident

 confirm your Canadian mailing address where we'll mail your permanent
resident card

If you change your address within 180 days of arriving in Canada, you must tell
us using the Web form .

Children under 18 must meet the same entry requirements as adults. The
border services officer may ask minor children to show other documents
depending on whether the child is traveling alone or with someone.

Services to help you get settled in Canada

You completed a settlement plan as part of your application. The settlement

plan identifies resources based on your needs and the community you are
going to live in.
These free settlement services can help you and your family

 find out more about living and working in Atlantic Canada

 learn English and French
 connect with others in your new community in Atlantic Canada

If you're currently outside Canada and will be settling in a Francophone

community, you can get settlement services in French before you arrive to help
you prepare for your life in a Francophone community. For more information,
please visit [Link] .

Permanent resident cards

Once you become a permanent resident, we'll make an e-COPR available to

you in the portal to provide proof of your new status in Canada. In this portal,
we'll also ask you to provide a photo so we can start the process of issuing your
first PR card . You don't need to apply for your first PR card.
While you wait for your PR card, you can use your signed COPR to

 prove that you're a permanent resident in Canada

 apply for government benefits and services
o Such as your social insurance number so you can work
International graduates and skilled foreign workers

How you can take part in the program

See how you can work and live in Atlantic Canada through
the program

Who can apply

Find out the requirements of the program

Get a job offer

Contact employers to get a job offer that meets the program
requirements

Get your documents ready

What you need to apply for permanent residence in Atlantic
Canada under the program, including a settlement plan and
certificate of endorsement

Apply for permanent residence

Get the forms you need to apply for permanent residence

Get a temporary work permit

Find out if you can apply for a work permit while your
permanent residence application is being processed

After you apply

What to expect after you submit your permanent residence
application, including biometrics and medical exams
If your application is approved
Interview options inside Canada, what to expect when you
arrive, and settling in Canada