The routes, as the authority defines them
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Canada's points-based economic immigration system for skilled workers.
8 requirements · 7 steps mapped
Application processing fee: $1,590 CAD per adult including the Right of Permanent Residence Fee ($990 without it), and $270 CAD per dependent childChecked 14 Aug 2026Source
The authority's own page →Study Permit
Permission to study at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada.
7 requirements · 6 steps mapped
Study permit application fee: $150 CAD per personChecked 14 Aug 2026Source
The authority's own page →Spousal or Common-Law Sponsorship
Family-class sponsorship of a spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner to Canada.
7 requirements · 6 steps mapped
Sponsorship, processing and residence fees: $1,260 CAD combined ($660 if the Right of Permanent Residence Fee is deferred)Checked 14 Aug 2026Source
The authority's own page →Where your application status lives
MigraHub's live tracker covers United States cases only, so for Canada, it points you at the authority's own tool rather than pretending.
IRCC application status tracker →Sign in with your application number and personal details; some categories use the dedicated tracker instead.