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Immigration and Citizenship

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This guide will help you find the information you need to start working in British Columbia. You can use the menu buttons to move between sections of the guide.

The decision to immigrate to another country is not an easy one. You need information to make the right decision.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the government agency that oversees all immigration, refugee and citizenship applications.

The IRCC website is divided into categories: for students, for workers, for visitors, for refugees, and for people who want to immigrate permanently. You can also look for IRCC offices around the world to get information on the application process.