Your status in Canada — what's next?
Whether your permit is healthy, expiring, or already expired — answer a few questions and see your most likely next step. The more you answer, the more specific it gets.
Your status
Step 1
What's your current status in Canada?
Why we ask: Everything branches from here — each status has completely different rules and deadlines.
Prefer to read instead? Browse the complete guide — every scenario from this pathway on one page.
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