Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the government of Canada’s department responsible for affairs relating to immigration, refugee resettlement, and citizenship is known as Canada. In 1994, the department was created after a reorganization.

• How to contact IRCC directly
• Can I call IRCC to check my application status?
• Is IRCC an agency?
• What is IRCC process for PR application?

IRCC Services and information

My application

Sign in or create an account, check application status and processing times, find forms, pay fees, and learn about medical and police checks

Visit

Find out if you need a visa to visit, do business or transit through Canada, and how to extend your stay as a visitor

Immigrate

Find out what immigration programs you can apply for, sponsor your family and use a representative

Get answers to your questions

Find quick and direct answers to frequently asked questions in our Help Centre

Work

Apply for or extend a work permit, learn about International Experience Canada and being a caregiver, get your credentials recognized, and hire foreign workers

Study

Apply for or extend a study permit or student work permit

Citizenship

Apply for, resume or give up Canadian citizenship, prepare for the citizenship test and get proof of citizenship

New immigrants

Get a permanent resident card, find immigrant services in your area, apply for citizenship and learn about your first tax year in Canada

Canadians

Get a passport, sponsor your family or a refugee, get proof of citizenship, travel and work abroad, adopt a child from abroad, and take part in citizenship celebrations

Refugees and asylum

Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and appeal a refugee claim

Enforcement and violations

Know why you may not be allowed in Canada, and learn about immigration violations, the detention review process and immigration admissibility hearings