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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. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

1,675 CAD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Official Information

Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

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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.

Fee Breakdown

PR Application Processing Fee	990 CAD
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	600 CAD
Biometrics Fee	85 CAD

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

Tied to Immigration Levels Plan

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Receive PR approval

Receive Passport Request (PPR)

Submit passport and photos

Receive visa and COPR

Land in Canada

Verified Claims (17)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Receive PR approval; Receive Passport Request (PPR); Submit passport and photos; Receive visa and CO…	canada.ca
Dependent Visa	Dependents receive their own individual IM-1 visas	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown	PR Application Processing Fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD; Biometrics Fee: 8…	canada.ca
Fees	1,675.00 CAD	canada.ca
Forms	—	canada.ca
Job Offer Required	false	canada.ca
Official Info	https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/ap…	canada.ca
Max Stay	Permanent	canada.ca

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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.

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.