Check your Canada immigration eligibility
Answer a few quick questions and this free Canada immigration eligibility checker shows you which permanent residence, work, family, business and study programs you may qualify for, with an honest read on what looks strong. Add your details at the end to see your results.
What would you like to do in Canada?
Pick the closest fit. We'll ask a few questions, then show the routes you may qualify for.
Free and confidential. This is an AI-assisted guide using current IRCC criteria, not an official decision. We don't cover Quebec-selected programs.
Canada immigration eligibility is your match to the federal and provincial programs you can apply to, judged on your age, education, language ability, work experience and ties to Canada. This free Canada immigration eligibility checker answers a few quick questions and maps your profile to the permanent residence, work, family, business and study routes you may qualify for, including which provinces' nominee programs to explore. It is an AI-assisted guide using current public IRCC criteria, not an official decision; only IRCC can decide your application.
Key takeaways
This free Canada immigration eligibility checker matches your profile to the permanent residence, work, family, business and study programs you may qualify for, including which provinces' nominee programs to explore. It weighs your age, education, language, work experience and ties to Canada, then flags which pathways look strong. It is an AI-assisted guide using current IRCC criteria, not an official decision; you add your name and email at the end to see your results.
- A free Canada immigration eligibility tool that maps your profile to real pathways.
- The immigration eligibility checker covers Express Entry, PNPs, sponsorship, business and study.
- It flags which provinces' nominee programs may fit, then points you to a consultation.
- It is an AI-assisted guide using current IRCC criteria; only IRCC can decide your application.
Who is the Canada immigration eligibility checker for?
This Canada immigration eligibility checker is for anyone exploring Canadian immigration who wants a fast, honest read on which programs fit, before spending money on tests or fees. Most people start with the same question: am I even eligible? There are dozens of programs, and the right one depends on your age, education, language, work experience and your ties to Canada. This checker cuts through that by mapping your answers to the routes we actually handle, so you can see your realistic options in a couple of minutes instead of reading a dozen guides.
In plain terms, your Canada immigration eligibility is your match to the federal and provincial programs you can apply to. It is decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) against published criteria, and for the points-based routes it hinges on your Comprehensive Ranking System score under Express Entry. The checker estimates that match so you start in the right place.
It looks at both sides of the journey: the permanent residence programs that lead to staying for good, and the work permits that often get you to Canada first. It also flags family routes such as family sponsorship, business options like the Start-up Visa, and study permits for those planning a study-to-PR path. For many people the smart path is a work permit now and permanent residence later, and the checker is built to surface both. If you are simply asking am I eligible to immigrate to Canada, this free immigration assessment is the quickest honest answer.
Check your Canada PR eligibility and work permit eligibility
Whether you are testing your Canada PR eligibility through Express Entry or a PNP, or your Canada work permit eligibility for an LMIA-based or open work permit, the checker maps your answers to both. For the points-based Express Entry routes it reflects the same factors that drive your CRS score, so you get a realistic sense of where you stand before you commit to language tests or fees. Think of it as a fast Canada immigration assessment that points you to the routes worth pursuing.
Which pathways the Canada immigration eligibility checker covers
The Canada immigration eligibility checker spans five paths and flags Provincial Nominee Programs at the province level, including the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The table below summarises the main routes it assesses and where each can lead. It does not cover Quebec-selected programs or refugee, appeal and inadmissibility matters.
| Path | Main programs assessed | Typical outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence | Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades), Provincial Nominee Programs, Atlantic and rural pilots | Permanent residence |
| Work | LMIA-based permits, LMIA-exempt transfers, treaty permits (CUSMA, CETA), Francophone Mobility, the PGWP, International Experience Canada, open work permits | Temporary work, often a route to PR later |
| Family | Spousal, partner, child and parent or grandparent sponsorship | Permanent residence for a sponsored relative |
| Business | Start-up Visa and provincial entrepreneur streams | Permanent residence or a work permit |
| Study | Study permits | Study in Canada, often a study-to-PR path |
For points-based routes, the same factors that decide your Canada PR eligibility under Express Entry, age, education, language and work experience, also drive your Comprehensive Ranking System score. Run the CRS calculator alongside this checker, and if Alberta is on your list, the AAIP points calculator and our Alberta immigration guide go deeper on the provincial route.
A guide, not a guarantee
Confirm your Canada immigration eligibility with a licensed RCIC
Wild Mountain Immigration is a CICC-regulated practice led by a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC, CICC #R706497), so the routes this checker flags reflect the programs we handle every day. The official program criteria come from IRCC on canada.ca, and only IRCC can decide your application. Once you have your shortlist, tell us your details and a licensed RCIC will confirm your true Canada immigration eligibility, name your strongest route and map the steps, costs and timeline before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
How does the eligibility checker work?
You pick what you'd like to do, immigrate, work, sponsor family, business or study, then answer questions about your age, education, language, work experience and ties to Canada. At the end you add your name and email to see your results: the permanent residence, work, family, business or study programs you may qualify for, including which provinces' nominee programs to explore. It is an AI-assisted guide using current public IRCC criteria, not an official decision.
Is this an official Canadian government tool?
No. This is a free guidance tool from Wild Mountain Immigration, a CICC-regulated practice. It is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada, and it does not submit anything or make a decision. Only IRCC can decide your application. A licensed RCIC can confirm your real eligibility before you spend money on tests or fees.
Which pathways does it check?
All the routes we handle, across five paths. Permanent residence: Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades), Provincial Nominee Programs including the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, and the Atlantic and rural pilots. Work: LMIA-based permits, LMIA-exempt transfers and treaty permits (CUSMA, CETA), Francophone Mobility, the PGWP, International Experience Canada and open work permits. Family sponsorship, business immigration (Start-up Visa and provincial entrepreneur streams) and study permits are covered too. It flags PNPs at the province level. It does not cover Quebec-selected programs or refugee, appeal and inadmissibility matters.
Do I need to enter my email or pay anything?
It is completely free, there is nothing to pay. You do add your name and email at the final step to see your results, so we can send them to you and follow up if you'd like help. We keep your details private and only use them to assist with your enquiry.
What should I do with my results?
Use them as a starting map of your realistic options. The strongest next step is an expert review: tell us your details and a licensed RCIC will confirm which route is genuinely your best move and outline the steps, costs and timeline before you commit to anything.
Am I eligible to immigrate to Canada?
It depends on your age, education, language, work experience and ties to Canada, and there are dozens of programs to weigh. The fastest honest answer is to run this free Canada immigration eligibility checker: it maps your profile against permanent residence, work, family, business and study routes in a couple of minutes. A licensed RCIC can then confirm your real eligibility.
How accurate is the Canada immigration eligibility checker?
It is an AI-assisted guide that applies current public IRCC criteria to flag which pathways look strong for your profile, not an official decision. No online tool can confirm your eligibility or approve you; only IRCC can. Treat your results as a shortlist to discuss, then let a licensed RCIC confirm the details before you invest in language tests, credential assessments or fees.
Does the checker assess Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs?
Yes. For permanent residence it covers Express Entry, including the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades, plus Provincial Nominee Programs such as the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and the Atlantic and rural pilots. For the points-based Express Entry routes it reflects the same factors that drive your CRS score, so you see where you stand before committing to tests or fees.
Can the eligibility checker tell me which work permit I qualify for?
Yes. It maps your answers to the work routes we handle: LMIA-based permits, LMIA-exempt transfers and treaty permits under CUSMA and CETA, Francophone Mobility, the PGWP, International Experience Canada and open work permits. For many people the smart path is a work permit now and permanent residence later, and the checker is built to surface both sides of that journey.
Found a route that fits?
Get started and a licensed RCIC will confirm your best pathway and map the steps, honestly.