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IM-1 — Single-Entry Immigrant Visa
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IM-1 — Single-Entry Immigrant Visa

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–4 weeks

Estimated Cost

CAD $1,675

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information
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Living in Canada

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryCA$48,000
Quality of Life
170/200
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Overview

The ca-im-1 is a single-entry visa counterfoil issued to approved permanent residence applicants from visa-required countries to facilitate their initial entry to land in Canada.

The IM-1 is a single-entry immigrant visa counterfoil issued to approved permanent residence applicants from visa-required countries. Affixed to the passport alongside a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), it allows travel to Canada to complete landing as a permanent resident.

Valid for one entry only, the IM-1 is voided upon landing; its expiry is tied to the medical exam date. Total fees are CAD 1,675 (CAD 990 processing fee, CAD 600 RPRF, CAD 85 biometrics). Each dependent receives their own IM-1. Holders must land before the document expires.

This visa is ideal for approved permanent residence applicants from visa-required countries who are ready to make their initial entry to Canada and finalize their landing.

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Cost Breakdown

PR Application Processing FeeCAD $990
Right of Permanent Residence FeeCAD $600
Biometrics FeeCAD $85
TotalCAD $1,675

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

Tied to Immigration Levels Plan

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Approved for Canadian Permanent Residence

From a visa-required country

Valid passport and medical exam

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Two passport-sized photos

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Direct path to permanent residency
  • Full work rights upon landing
  • Indefinite stay

Worth Knowing

  • Single-entry only
  • Validity tied to medical exam expiry
  • Cannot be extended
  • Medical inadmissibility
  • Criminal inadmissibility
  • Expired medical exam

Application Process

1

Receive PR approval

2

Receive Passport Request (PPR)

3

Submit passport and photos

4

Receive visa and COPR

5

Land in Canada

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