Immigration
Immigrating to Canada: money guides and calculators
Plain-language money guides for immigrating to Canada: Express Entry, provincial nominee programs, proof of funds and sponsorship, with official sources.
What does it cost to immigrate to Canada?
Moving to Canada takes money as well as paperwork: many economic immigration programs ask for proof of settlement funds, and every application carries government fees. These guides and calculators explain Express Entry, provincial nominee programs and family sponsorship in plain language, link to the official IRCC pages they rely on, and show when each rule was last checked.
— YieldMaple, figures checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
Calculators
3 pages
- Citizenship physical presence calculator
Physical presence calculator for Canadian citizenship: count days toward IRCC's 1,095-day rule and find the earliest date the requirement is reached.
- CRS score calculator
Free CRS score calculator for Express Entry: enter IELTS, CELPIP, PTE, TEF or TCF scores, see every point by factor and compare with recent cut-offs.
- Settlement funds checker
Proof of funds for Express Entry: enter program, job offer status and family size to see the amount IRCC requires, any shortfall and the letter checklist.
Express Entry guide: programs, requirements, CRS, profile, draws and fees
8 pages
- Express Entry guide: programs, requirements, CRS, profile, draws and fees — complete guide
- Bridging open work permit: who qualifies, when to apply and the fee
- Canadian Experience Class: requirements, work that counts, draws and fees
- Express Entry draws: latest round, CRS cut-offs and draw history
- Federal Skilled Worker Program: requirements and the 67-point grid
- IELTS to CLB: conversion charts for every test and CRS impact
- LMIA: streams, fee, wage thresholds, processing times and exempt routes
- PGWP: eligibility, length, language rules, fees and how to apply
Family sponsorship in Canada: every program, rule, fee and timeline
5 pages
- Family sponsorship in Canada: every program, rule, fee and timeline — complete guide
- Parents and grandparents sponsorship: intake status and income table
- Spousal open work permit: who qualifies, fees and how to apply
- Spousal sponsorship: who qualifies, fees, checklist and wait times
- Super visa income requirement: minimum income table and proof
Provincial Nominee Program: how PNP nomination works in every province
8 pages
- Provincial Nominee Program: how PNP nomination works in every province — complete guide
- Alberta PNP (AAIP) guide: streams, latest draws, points grid and fees
- Manitoba PNP (MPNP) guide: streams, EOI points and latest draws
- New Brunswick PNP (NBPNP) guide: streams, status, fees and steps
- Nova Scotia PNP (NSNP) guide: streams, status, fees and steps
- OINP draws 2026: latest results and EOI scores
- PSTQ: Québec Skilled Worker Selection Program, invitations and fees
- Saskatchewan PNP (SINP) guide: streams, points grid and EOI draws
More guides
4 pages
Frequently asked questions
Is YieldMaple an immigration consultant?
No. YieldMaple is an independent personal finance publication. Our immigration guides explain the official rules and the money side of moving to Canada; they are not legal advice. For advice on your own case, use a lawyer or a licensed consultant registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
Where do your immigration figures come from?
From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial government pages. Each guide lists its sources and the date we last checked them, and figures that change often, such as application fees and proof-of-funds amounts, are re-checked on a schedule.
What is the difference between Express Entry and a provincial nominee program?
Express Entry is the online system IRCC uses to manage applications for three federal economic immigration programs. A provincial nominee program lets a province or territory nominate people for permanent residence; a nomination through a stream aligned with Express Entry adds points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score.
How often are these guides updated?
Every page shows the date its rules were last verified. Rules that change often are checked on a set schedule, and a guide is updated when IRCC or a province announces a change. Corrections are listed on our public corrections page.