Come to Canada Tool โ Find Out Which Canadian Immigration Program You Qualify For
Canada has over 100 immigration programs โ and most people have no idea which ones apply to them. The Come to Canada Tool is IRCC’s official online wizard that cuts through all of it. Answer a few questions about your profile and it tells you exactly which programs you may qualify for โ whether you want to work, study, visit, or move to Canada permanently.
What Is the Come to Canada Tool?
The Come to Canada Tool is IRCC’s official online immigration wizard. It is a 10โ15 minute questionnaire that assesses your eligibility across all Canadian immigration pathways โ permanent residency, work permits, study permits, and visitor visas โ in a single session.
You answer questions about your nationality, age, language ability, education, work experience, and goals. Based on your answers, the wizard generates a personalized list of programs you may qualify for, along with instructions on what to do next for each one.
The wizard covers permanent residency, work permits, study permits, and visitor visas in a single session. No IRCC account needed, and no application is started by using it.
What Does the Come to Canada Wizard Ask You?
Before you start, it helps to have your information ready. The tool covers seven question categories โ and the accuracy of your answers determines the accuracy of your results.
| Question Category | What IRCC Is Assessing | What to Have Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality / Country of Citizenship | Visa requirements, eTA eligibility, bilateral agreements | Your current passport country |
| Purpose of Travel | Work, study, visit, or permanent residency pathway | Your primary immigration goal |
| Age | Age-based program eligibility (e.g., IEC, CEC, FSW) | Your date of birth |
| Language Ability | CLB level for language-dependent programs | Your most recent IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF scores |
| Education | Education level and ECA status for skilled worker programs | Your highest degree + ECA report if applicable |
| Work Experience | Years, NOC/TEER category, Canadian vs foreign | Your job title, NOC code, and years of experience |
| Job Offer / Finances | Arranged employment points; proof of funds | Any Canadian job offer letter; bank statements |
Answer as accurately as possible. The wizard result is only as reliable as the information you enter โ overestimating your language or education level gives a misleading result that points you toward programs you do not actually qualify for.
What Immigration Programs Does the Come to Canada Tool Cover?
The wizard assesses all four major Canadian immigration pathways in a single session. Here is exactly what falls under each one:
- Express Entry โ FSW, CEC, FSTP
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Rural and Northern Pilot
- Family Sponsorship
- LMIA-based work permits
- International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Intra-company transfers
- CUSMA / trade agreement workers
- Open Work Permits
- Full-time study permit
- Part-time study
- Language schools
- Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
- Super Visa
The wizard does not cover refugee or humanitarian programs. Those pathways require a separate IRCC process entirely.
How to Use the Come to Canada Tool โ Step by Step
Gather Your Information First
The wizard takes 10โ15 minutes โ but only if you have your details on hand. Before you start, pull up your most recent language test scores, confirm your NOC code for your primary occupation, know your highest level of education, and have any Canadian job offer letter ready if applicable. Answering accurately from the start gives you results you can actually use.
Answer Every Question Honestly
The Come to Canada Wizard is a self-assessment guide โ not a legal determination. IRCC clearly states that no immigration decision will be made based on your answers, so there is no benefit to overestimating. Be particularly careful with language ability and work experience. Claiming a CLB level you have not tested for will show you programs you do not actually qualify for.
Save Your Results and Take the Next Step
Once the wizard finishes, you receive a personalized list of programs you may be eligible for, each with instructions on what to do next. Do not close the page without saving your results โ screenshot or print the full output. Then use the program-specific tools on this site to go deeper on whichever pathways match your profile.
What Happens After the Come to Canada Wizard โ Your Next Steps by Result
The wizard gives you a list โ but most users do not know what to do with it. Here is exactly what each common result means and where to go next.
If Your Result Includes Express Entry
You qualify for one or more Express Entry programs โ Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades. Getting into Express Entry is step one. Your CRS score determines step two โ when you actually receive an Invitation to Apply. Your CRS ranking is what determines when IRCC selects your profile in a draw.
Check Your CRS Score โIf Your Result Includes a Provincial Nominee Program
A province may be willing to nominate you based on your skills, work experience, education, or regional connections. Each province has different streams and different scoring systems. Use our PNP calculators to find your score and see which streams you are competitive for.
If Your Result Includes a Work Permit
You may be eligible for a temporary work permit โ either LMIA-based through a Canadian employer, or LMIA-exempt through programs like International Experience Canada (IEC), intra-company transfers, or trade agreements. Your next step is confirming your NOC code and establishing whether your employer needs to go through the LMIA process before you can apply.
Get a Free Assessment โIf Your Result Includes a Study Permit
The wizard confirms you are eligible to apply for a study permit โ not that the permit is guaranteed. You still need a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution in Canada before IRCC will process your application. Start with your school application first.
Get a Free Assessment โIf the Wizard Says You Are Not Eligible for Any Program
This is not a final answer. The Come to Canada Tool has real limitations โ it cannot account for every circumstance, province-specific program, or niche pathway. Humanitarian programs, caregiver pathways, and some PNP streams do not appear in the wizard results at all. A professional assessment may identify pathways the wizard cannot assess.
Get a Free Assessment โCome to Canada Tool vs Free Immigration Assessment โ What’s the Difference?
Both help you find a Canadian immigration pathway โ but they work very differently.
Come to Canada Tool
- Anonymous โ no account required
- Completes in 10โ15 minutes
- Covers all major program categories
- Gives you a general eligibility direction
- Cannot process edge cases or niche streams
- No follow-up or personalized strategy
Free Professional Assessment
- Reviewed by a regulated consultant
- Considers your full profile in detail
- Identifies edge cases and niche streams
- Tells you which program is your strongest fit
- Advises on what to do first and why
- Includes a follow-up strategy
โก The Right Approach โ Use Both
- Run the wizard first โ understand your general eligibility in 15 minutes.
- Then get a professional review โ before you commit to an application pathway.
- The wizard is a starting point, not a strategy. It tells you what programs exist for your profile. It does not tell you which one to prioritize, how to improve your chances, or what to do first.
- Choosing the wrong program wastes time and money that a one-hour consultation could have saved.
๐ Know Your Wizard Results? Now Check Your CRS Score
If Express Entry appeared in your results, your CRS score is what actually determines when you get selected. Check your exact score now and see where your profile ranks in the federal pool.
Check Your CRS Score Get Free AssessmentFrequently Asked Questions About the Come to Canada Tool
What is the Come to Canada Tool?
It is IRCC’s official online immigration wizard. You answer questions about your nationality, age, language, education, work experience, and goals โ and it tells you which Canadian immigration programs you may be eligible for across all four pathways: work, study, visit, and permanent residency.
Is the Come to Canada Wizard the same as an Express Entry profile?
No. The wizard is a self-assessment tool only โ it has no connection to your Express Entry profile or IRCC account. Using it does not start any application or create any official record with IRCC.
How long does the Come to Canada Tool take?
IRCC estimates 10โ15 minutes. Having your language scores, NOC code, and education details ready before you start shortens the process and improves the accuracy of your results.
Can I trust the Come to Canada Wizard results?
The results are a general eligibility guide โ not a legal determination. IRCC clearly states that no immigration decision is made based on your answers. Results depend entirely on the accuracy of what you enter. Use the results as a starting point, then follow up with a professional assessment before committing to any application pathway.
What if the Come to Canada Tool says I am not eligible?
The wizard does not cover every immigration program or circumstance. A professional assessment may identify pathways โ provincial programs, humanitarian options, or niche streams โ that the wizard does not assess. A “not eligible” result is not a final answer.
Does the Come to Canada Tool cover Express Entry?
Yes. If your profile suggests skilled worker eligibility, the wizard will indicate which Express Entry programs apply โ Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades. Your next step after that result is calculating your CRS score.
Is the Come to Canada Tool free?
Yes. It is a free IRCC government tool available to anyone. No registration, no account, and no fee required.
What languages is the Come to Canada Wizard available in?
The tool is available in both English and French on the IRCC website.
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