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Move to Toronto, Canada. The routes, mapped.
13 visa routes into Canada, each with its real required-document list — pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Americas
- Visa routes
- 13
- Coverage
- Breadth
From the US
US → Canada. The money facts.
Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.
- US tax treaty
- Yes
- Totalization
- Yes
- Double-tax risk
- Low
- Setup cost
- $4,000 to $25,000
Visa routes
How you can legally move to Canada.
Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents)
5 years~12 wks processing$75 fee$1,800 all-inRenewableRemote work
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
CUSMA Professional Work Permit (T36)
3 years~1 wk processing$115 fee$300 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
- Canada Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Employer-Specific Work Permit (TFWP / LMIA route, incl. Global Talent Stream)
2 years~12 wks processing$115 fee$500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- FBI Background Check ·a
Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit (ICT)
1 year~4 wks processing$115 fee$2,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Visitor Entry (Visa-Free) — the De-Facto Digital Nomad Route
6 monthsRenewableRemote work
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker / Canadian Experience Class / Federal Skilled Trades)
Varies~26 wks processing$725 fee$2,000 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Canada Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Varies~52 wks processing$1,500 fee$2,500 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Canada Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- Employer Verification Letter (Notarized, Apostilled) ·a
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Study Permit
Varies~8 wks processing$110 fee$25,000 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- FBI Background Check ·a
International Experience Canada (Working Holiday) — US citizens via Recognized Organizations
1 year~8 wks processing$210 fee$1,000 all-inRemote work
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
Canadian Citizenship (Grant / Naturalisation)
Varies~52 wks processing$480 fee$500 all-inRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- Canada Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
Self-Employed Persons Program (cultural/athletic) — PAUSED
Varies$1,825 feeRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
Spousal / Common-Law Partner Sponsorship
Varies~70 wks processing$920 fee$1,300 all-inRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Marriage Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
Start-Up Visa (SUV) — PAUSED to new applications
Varies~208 wks processing$1,825 fee$15,000 all-inRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Canada Immigration Medical Exam (IME)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
- Canada Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Which route is right for you?
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