Canadian Immigration Law, Made Understandable
Visitor requirements. Work permits. Criminal admissibility. Financial thresholds. All explained in plain English.
16 free tools, 783 searchable law sections, and a deep-dive library of two textbooks, all cited from IRPA, IRPR, and the Criminal Code.
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An independent educational resource built on official Canadian immigration law. Not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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🍁 Built on Canadian LawUnderstand the rules before you apply.
Pick your situation. We show you exactly which sections of Canadian law apply, in plain language, and cite every one so you can verify it yourself. No consultant required.
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The law belongs to everyone. We make it readable and cite every section, so you never have to take our word for it.
16 Tools Built on Real Legislation
IRPA, IRPR, Criminal Code, every tool references the actual statutes. Cited, verified, and linked to the official source.
Getting Started
3 tools
Admissibility Explorer
Explore 6 areas of Canadian immigration law in under 2 minutes. Learn your complexity level and which IRPA sections apply to your situation.
Visa Requirement Explorer
Learn instantly whether your nationality requires a visa, eTA, or neither to enter Canada. Covers 167 countries.
Rehabilitation Calculator
Estimate deemed and individual rehabilitation eligibility dates after a past offence, based on IRPA s.36 timelines.
Plan Your Path
5 tools
CRS Calculator
Estimate your Express Entry score based on IRPR regulations 72 to 76. Compare to recent draw cutoffs and understand which factors affect your ranking.
Pathway Explorer
Explore every major Canadian immigration pathway. See eligibility requirements, processing times, and which streams match your background.
NOC Finder
Search 516 NOC occupation codes. Learn your TEER level, Express Entry eligibility, and category-based draw qualification.
IRPA & IRPR Explorer
Browse all 562 sections of IRPA & IRPR with plain-language summaries. Search, cross-reference, and understand Canadian immigration law.
Criminal Code Explorer
77 Criminal Code, CDSA and Cannabis Act sections relevant to immigration, with classification badges, immigration impact, and plain-language explanations.
Documents & Details
8 tools
Document Checklist
Learn exactly which documents IRCC requires for your application type. Track your preparation progress. Print-ready.
Fee Calculator
See every IRCC fee for your application type, biometrics, processing, right of permanent residence, and more. All sourced from IRCC.
Funds & Income Calculator
Estimate Express Entry proof of funds, super visa income, and Parents & Grandparents sponsorship income by family size.
Currency Converter
Convert between 150+ world currencies at daily rates, useful for budgeting IRCC fees, proof-of-funds, and travel costs from anywhere.
Language Converter
Convert IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF scores to CLB levels. Understand how your language proficiency maps to CRS points and program requirements.
Presence Calculator
Track your physical presence in Canada for citizenship. Calculate days, half-credits, and qualification date.
Citizenship Test Practice
Practice the Canadian citizenship test with a timed 20-question mock exam and category drills, based on the official Discover Canada guide.
Processing Times
View current IRCC processing times for 25+ programs. Understand typical wait times for your application type.
Entering Canada (Vol. 1)
The admissibility framework explained end to end: IRPA s.36, Criminal Code equivalency, rehabilitation pathways, and TRPs, chapter by chapter, with citations to the public law.
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Immigrating to Canada (Vol. 2)
The permanent residence framework explained end to end: the CRS grid, Express Entry, PNP streams, sponsorship, and published fees and timelines, chapter by chapter, with citations.
Learn More400,000+ people begin new lives in Canada every year.
Yours starts with understanding the rules.
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🔍 How We Source Our Information
All content is derived from publicly available Canadian legislation published on justice.gc.ca and canada.ca. We do not use proprietary legal databases, client data, or insider knowledge.
Every section, every equivalency, and every guide references specific legislative provisions. You can independently verify every finding by consulting the government sources linked above.
What We Cover
Every ground, cited to the section.
The free explorer introduces the core grounds of admissibility. The deep-dive library explains each topic in depth, chapter by chapter.
Criminality
How offences and the Criminal Code affect admissibility
Medical
When a medical condition can raise an admissibility question
Financial
Funds and support requirements
Visa requirements
Who needs a visa or eTA to come to Canada
Express Entry & CRS
How the Comprehensive Ranking System works
88 searchable sections
The offences most relevant to immigration, in plain language
🔬 Deep-Dive Library, Coming Soon
Two volumes that explain the published rules in depth: the Criminal Code equivalency framework, misrepresentation (s.40), family sponsorship (IRPR r.117 to 137), and 80+ programs (PNP & Express Entry). Education, not advice.
We organize the legislation. You learn. You decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using ClearToEnter for your Canadian immigration journey.
No. ClearToEnter provides general information based on publicly available Canadian immigration laws (IRPA, IRPR) and official IRCC policies. It is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified immigration lawyer. Only a CBSA officer at a port of entry can make admissibility decisions. For complex cases, especially criminal inadmissibility, refugee claims, or judicial review, consult a lawyer licensed by your provincial law society.
All information is sourced directly from the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), and official IRCC policy manuals. We reference specific sections (e.g., IRPA s.36 for criminal inadmissibility) so you can verify everything independently. Immigration law changes frequently, always confirm critical details with IRCC before making decisions.
For most routine applications, visitor visas, study permits, straightforward Express Entry profiles, you likely do not need paid representation. IRCC designs its processes for individuals to complete themselves. For complex situations, consider consulting a licensed immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). ClearToEnter explains publicly available immigration law to help you understand the process and requirements.
A criminal record does not automatically bar you from Canada, but only a CBSA officer at a port of entry can make that determination. Your admissibility depends on the offence, its Canadian equivalent under the Criminal Code, and time elapsed since sentence completion. Options under IRPA include Temporary Resident Permits (immediate), Criminal Rehabilitation (5+ years), and Deemed Rehabilitation (10+ years, non-serious offences only). Use our Admissibility Explorer for an initial complexity check based on your answers.
Our admissibility complexity explorer, document checklist, and fee calculator are completely free. The Deep-Dive Library volumes, covering the 6 core IRPA inadmissibility grounds, criminal equivalency, and the immigration pathways, start at $79 CAD. See our pricing page for full details.
Most immigration websites exist to sell consultations. ClearToEnter is an educational tool, it explains how publicly available Canadian immigration law applies to common situations. We cite specific IRPA sections, show Criminal Code equivalencies, and always recommend consulting a licensed lawyer for complex cases.
No. ClearToEnter is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Immigration law wasn't written for everyday people.
But understanding it? That's something anyone can do.
You don't need a degree to understand how immigration works. The basics shouldn't be locked behind jargon and complexity. And you definitely don't need to walk into one of the biggest decisions of your life feeling unprepared.
Canadian immigration legislation is publicly available, every section, every regulation, every policy. It belongs to everyone. The only thing missing was a way to read it without a legal dictionary.
That's why ClearToEnter exists.
We believe that informed applicants make better decisions. That understanding the rules isn't a privilege, it's a starting point. And that everyone planning a future in Canada deserves access to the knowledge that shapes it.
We organize the rules. You learn. You decide.
Rules change. Know where you stand before they do.
Free, anonymous, 60 seconds. Referenced directly from IRPA, IRPR, and IRCC policy.