Find My Visa — Australia & Canada Visa Finder

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Step 1 — Destination

Which country are you trying to immigrate to?

Select your destination country — or choose "Both" if you're comparing options. The Visa Finder will match you to the right pathway.

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Australia

Skilled, employer, family, student, and business visas

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Canada

Express Entry, work permits, family, study permit, and PNP

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I'm comparing both / not sure yet

We'll recommend the best country for your profile, then match you to the right visa

Step 2 — Your Goal

What is your main reason for immigrating?

This is the most important question — your reason for immigrating determines which visa category is right for you.

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I'm a skilled worker — I want to immigrate based on my qualifications and work experience

AU: Points test (189/190/491) · CA: Express Entry (FSW/CEC)

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I have (or need) an employer willing to sponsor me

AU: TSS 482, ENS 186, RSMS 494 · CA: LMIA work permit, LMIA-exempt, ICT

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I have family (citizen or PR) who can sponsor me

AU: Partner, parent, child visas · CA: Spousal PR, PGP, dependent child

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I want to study, then work and potentially stay permanently

AU: Student visa 500 + graduate 485 · CA: Study permit + PGWP + PR pathway

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I own a business or have significant investment capital

AU: Business Innovation & Investment (188/888) · CA: Start-Up Visa, Self-Employed

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I do care work (child care, elderly support)

CA: Home Caregiver Pilot programs — direct PR pathway for qualified caregivers

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I have or can get a job offer in Atlantic Canada or a rural community

CA: Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), Rural Community Pilot (RCIP)

Step 3 — Your Occupation

What type of work do you do (or have most experience in)?

Some visa pathways require your occupation to be on specific shortage or approved lists. We use this to give you the most accurate match.

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Technology (software, IT, data, engineering)

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Healthcare (nursing, medicine, allied health, pharmacy)

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Skilled trades (electrician, plumber, carpenter, welder, mechanic)

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Professional (accountant, lawyer, engineer, architect, teacher)

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Hospitality, retail, or service industry

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Home child care / aged care / support work

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Other / I'm a student / not sure

Step 4 — Experience & Education

What is your highest qualification and how much work experience do you have?

Degree (bachelor's or higher) + 3 or more years work experience

Strong profile for skilled migration in both countries

Degree (bachelor's or higher) + 1–2 years work experience

Diploma or trade cert + 3 or more years work experience

Diploma or trade cert + 1–2 years work experience

Currently studying / recent graduate with less than 1 year experience

Business owner or investor — I have significant net assets or investment capital

Step 5 — Location

Where in Australia do you prefer to settle?

Location affects visa eligibility — regional areas often have additional visa options with lower competition.

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Important disclaimer ▼

IMPORTANT: This visa finder provides general guidance only. Results do not constitute immigration advice and do not guarantee any visa outcome. Eligibility depends on many factors including occupation lists, health, character, and individual circumstances not fully assessed here. Consult a MARA-registered agent (Australia) or RCIC consultant (Canada) before making any immigration decision. Information is current as of March 2026. Full disclaimer →