Immigration and citizenship for Canadians
Apply to sponsor a family member, refugee or foreign worker to come to Canada, adopt a child from abroad, get proof of your Canadian citizenship, travel and work abroad, celebrate citizenship or get a passport.
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Services and information
Get a passport
Adult and child passport applications, passport offices and processing times for renewals and new applications
Sponsor a family member
Applications and processing times for sponsoring spouses, partners, dependent children or other relatives to Canada
Get proof of citizenship
Applications and processing times for a citizenship certificate and a list of other documents accepted as proof of Canadian citizenship
Adopt a child from abroad
Application steps, processing times, finding adoption authorities and a list of countries with adoption suspensions
Sponsor a refugee
Who can sponsor a refugee and how to submit an application
Hire a foreign worker
Requirements for hiring temporary workers, live-in caregivers, international students, permanent workers and interns
Work and travel abroad
Canadian citizens aged 18 to 35 can apply to work and travel abroad with the International Experience Canada Program.
Celebrate being Canadian
Citizenship ceremonies and activities, Canadian history and contests and awards
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Explore immigration programs
Answer a few questions to see different ways you might be able to come to Canada