Living in Canada in 2026 – Immigration for Brazilians

Living in Canada in 2026 requires choosing one of the federal or provincial immigration programs. For Brazilians, the main pathways are: Express Entry (CRS points system, decision in ~6 months), PNP (provincial nomination, +600 CRS points), Family Sponsorship (spouse/parents), study → PGWP → PR, and LMIA work permit. The first step is finding out which of these pathways you're eligible for — use the free tools below.

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What is immigration and how it works for those who want to live in Canada

Immigration is the process by which a person moves, permanently or temporarily, to a country other than their own and takes up residence in that new place. Someone who goes through this process is called an immigrant — and Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of immigrants from all over the world every year, through more than 100 federal and provincial programs.

This movement of people between countries is part of a broader phenomenon called migration, which includes both those who arrive in a new country (immigration) and those who leave their country of origin (emigration). A Brazilian who moves to Canada is emigrating from Brazil and, at the same time, immigrating to Canada.

For those considering immigration to Canada specifically, the most common pathways include Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), Family Sponsorship to reunite with family, the PGWP for those who have already studied in the country, and provincial nominations like the Ontario PNP and the Nova Scotia PNP.

Want to better understand the terms and find out which path fits your profile? Read our complete guide to what immigration is or take the free quiz above.