Immigration Categories
Visitor / Tourism
Short-term visitor and tourism visas
Business Visitor
Business meetings, conferences, and short-term business activities
Study / Training
Student visas and training programs
Temporary Work
Employer-tied, occupation-based, and seasonal work visas
Exchange / Cultural Programs
Cultural exchange and international programs
Working Holiday / Youth Mobility
Working holiday and youth mobility programs
Transit / Crew
Transit visas and crew member visas
Family Reunification
Spouse, partner, children, and parent visas
Skilled / Employment-Based
Points-tested and employer-sponsored permanent residence
Business / Investor / Entrepreneur
Business investment and entrepreneur visa programs
Regional Nomination
Province, state, and territory nomination programs
Special Categories
Country-defined special immigrant programs
Humanitarian Protection
Refugee and asylum-related permanent residence routes
Diversity / Lottery
Diversity visa lottery programs
Refugee Resettlement
Refugee resettlement programs
Asylum / Protected Status
Asylum and protected status applications
Extensions & Renewals
Visa extensions, renewals, and status maintenance
Work Authorization
Work authorization tied to visa status
Naturalization / Citizenship
Citizenship after residence requirements
Citizenship by Descent
Citizenship through descent or registration
Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship rules and regulations