Question 1

What is Canada Immigration Match?

Accepted Answer

Canada Immigration Match is an independent online tool that helps you find which Canadian permanent-residence programs may fit your profile. The free check shows your Express Entry fit and your CRS score in about 5–10 minutes. The optional $20 USD report runs the full search across the 50+ federal and provincial programs we cover and gives you ranked matches, your blockers, a document checklist, and 7 days of AI chat. It is a private service — not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada — and it does not file applications on your behalf.

Question 2

Is this immigration advice?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a fit check based on the rules IRCC and provincial governments publish. A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant or immigration lawyer can assess your case and advise you. The relevant government authority decides each application: a province or territory decides a nomination, and IRCC decides the permanent-residence application.

Question 3

What programs do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover 50+ Canadian immigration programs. That includes Express Entry (CEC, FSW, FSTP), Provincial Nominee Programs in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI, the Yukon and Northwest Territories nominee programs, Quebec's PSTQ, and the federal RCIP and FCIP community pilots. We add more programs after checking them against official government pages.

Question 4

How is this different from the IRCC website?

Accepted Answer

IRCC's site describes each program separately. You'd need to read 50+ pages and compare your profile against each one. We check your profile against the 50+ programs we cover in about 5–10 minutes and rank by fit.

Question 5

How is this different from hiring an immigration consultant?

Accepted Answer

We are a faster and lower-cost first check. We do not represent you or prepare your application. For the actual application, you may still want a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant or immigration lawyer.

Question 6

Who is this tool for?

Accepted Answer

It is for people who want to know if Canadian immigration is realistic before paying for a full consultant review. It can help skilled workers, recent graduates, trades workers, families with Canadian ties, and people who are not sure which pathway fits.

Question 7

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Profile data is stored encrypted at rest. We never sell data. You can delete your profile at any time. See our privacy policy for full details.

Question 8

Why do you need my email and phone number?

Accepted Answer

Your email lets you come back and open your saved report. Your email and phone also help us keep the free report limit fair: one free report per person every 30 days. We do not send marketing emails by default, and we never sell your data. See our privacy policy for full details.

Question 9

What's in the free report vs. the $20 USD report?

Accepted Answer

The free report checks the three Express Entry programs and shows your CRS score. The $20 USD paid report checks all 50+ programs we cover, ranks your best federal and provincial matches, explains what fits, shows the gaps to fix, and includes 7 days of AI chat.

Question 10

Why USD and not CAD?

Accepted Answer

Most visitors are outside Canada, so we use USD. Canadian customers can still pay; your bank converts the charge to CAD. The price includes any taxes we collect, so nothing extra is added at checkout.

Question 11

Is the $20 USD a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. One-time payment. $5 USD to refresh later if your profile or the programs change.

Question 12

How long does the $5 USD refresh price stay valid?

Accepted Answer

The $5 USD refresh price is available for 12 months after your first $20 USD report. After 12 months, we treat it as a new $20 USD report because programs and CRS cutoffs may have changed a lot. There is no auto-charge.

Question 13

Why is the paid report $20 USD and not free?

Accepted Answer

The paid report checks all programs we cover and uses AI to write a plain-language report for your profile. That costs money to run. We keep the price low so it is easier to try before paying for a full consultant assessment.

Question 14

What if I want a refund?

Accepted Answer

We do not refund just because the report says you do not qualify. That answer can still be useful, and the report costs us money to run. But if you prove the report is clearly wrong, we refund double what you paid. Send us the official source link or screenshot, plus the exact claim in your report that is wrong. If we confirm it, we refund $40 USD on a $20 USD report or $10 USD on a $5 USD refresh. One refund bounty per user. Why double? Our credibility depends on being right. We would rather pay you to catch our bugs than have a stranger catch them later.

Question 15

Can I re-run my report later if my situation changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A refresh is $5 USD for 12 months after your first paid report. It checks your current profile against the 50+ programs we cover again, uses any program rule updates we have, recalculates your CRS score and rankings, and opens a fresh 7-day AI chat window.

Question 16

How does the matching engine work?

Accepted Answer

We turn the official program rules into checks the system can run. When you submit your profile, it checks your work history, language scores, education, province details, and other answers. Each rule comes back as pass, fail, or unclear, then we turn that into a fit score.

Question 17

What if my report says I don't qualify for anything?

Accepted Answer

We show the two or three biggest gaps holding you back. For many people, the next step is clear: improve a language test, get an ECA, build more skilled work experience, or get a credential reviewed.

Question 18

Why does my report say “unclear” for some criteria?

Accepted Answer

Some rules depend on facts the form cannot fully prove. For example, a province may need to confirm whether your school, employer, or job offer is eligible. We mark those items as “unclear” and tell you what to check.

Question 19

Can I update my profile and re-check?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The form auto-saves to your browser so you can come back, change a field, and re-submit. The free re-check is unlimited; if you've already paid for a report, the $5 USD refresh re-runs the full analysis against your updated profile.

Question 20

How accurate is the matching?

Accepted Answer

For clear rules like age, language scores, work hours, and education, accuracy should be high because we use the official source pages. For judgment-based rules, like intent to settle or whether a job offer is genuine, we mark the answer unclear instead of pretending to know.

Question 21

What is Express Entry?

Accepted Answer

Express Entry is Canada's main federal immigration system for skilled workers. You submit a profile, get a CRS score, and the government invites high-scoring people to apply for permanent residence. It includes CEC, FSW, and FSTP.

Question 22

What is the CRS score?

Accepted Answer

CRS means Comprehensive Ranking System. It is the 1,200-point score IRCC uses to rank Express Entry profiles. Your score comes from age, education, language, work experience, Canadian study or work, spouse factors, and other points.

Question 23

What CRS score do I need to get invited?

Accepted Answer

General-round cutoffs in 2024–2025 ranged from roughly 480 to 540. Category-based draws (healthcare, STEM, trades, French speakers, transport) had lower cutoffs in the 410–470 range. Cutoffs change every draw; the report shows your current score and which categories you might qualify for.

Question 24

How can I improve my CRS score?

Accepted Answer

The biggest lifts are a provincial nomination, Canadian skilled work, better language scores, and French. A nomination adds 600 CRS points. A job offer no longer adds CRS points directly, but it can help you get a provincial nomination. The paid report shows which options matter most for your profile.

Question 25

Do I need IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF to apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Express Entry needs an approved language test from the last 2 years. For English, you can use IELTS General, CELPIP General, or PTE Core. For French, you can use TEF Canada or TCF Canada. Our form also supports a second test.

Question 26

What is a PNP?

Accepted Answer

PNP means Provincial Nominee Program. Provinces and territories use PNP streams to choose workers they need, such as healthcare workers, tech workers, trades workers, francophones, and graduates. A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points.

Question 27

Do I need to live in a province first to apply to its PNP?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Some streams need you to live or work in that province first. Others can accept people outside Canada, especially Express Entry-linked streams. The report tells you which ones may accept overseas applicants.

Question 28

Does Quebec have a separate immigration program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quebec has its own system outside Express Entry. The active Quebec worker program we cover is PSTQ, also called Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés. PEQ and three sector pilots closed between November 2025 and January 2026.

Question 29

How do I know which province to target?

Accepted Answer

Different provinces want different workers. Tech workers often look at BC PNP Tech or Alberta's Accelerated Tech Pathway (Ontario's well-known streams closed to new applicants in June 2026 while the province redesigns its program). Healthcare workers have streams in most provinces. French speakers often qualify in New Brunswick, Manitoba, and the federal FCIP. The paid report ranks the strongest provincial fits for your profile so you do not have to guess.

Question 30

What if I don't have a Canadian job offer?

Accepted Answer

You may still have options. Express Entry (CEC, FSW, FSTP) does not need a job offer. Several PNP streams also accept people without offers, including Saskatchewan's Occupations In-Demand, Alberta's Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the BC PNP Skilled Worker stream for some tech NOCs. The report shows which no-offer pathways match your profile.

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