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                                    | Organization: | Canada. Immigration and citizenship | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | 1-888-242-2100 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | TTY: | 1-800-855-0511 (Voice to TTY) 711 (TTY to Voice)
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | 
                                
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                                    | Executives: | Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 
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                                    | Service Description: | Canadian federal department * facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees, and offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada citizenship services
passport program
issues work and study permits to work or study in Canada
services for immigrants, including issuing permanent resident cardsrefugee resettlement programs and handles refugee claims
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | Varies by service | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Visit website | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | People seeking to immigrate to Canada * refugee claimants * people working towards Canadian citizenship * people seeking study and work permits in Canada | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Canada | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 5/8/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=167639 | 
                                
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