🇨🇦 Canada visas for Philippines citizens

Points-based permanent residency ranked by CRS score — no job offer required. Requires an Educational Credential Assessment, an approved language test, proof of funds of CAD 15,263 (single applicant, 2026), and CAD 1,525 in federal fees. Filipino applicants use NBI clearance for the police-certificate requirement.

⚠ Intake PAUSED since 19 Dec 2025 with no announced reopening — verify status on canada.ca before planning around it. When open, the pilot grants permanent residence ON ARRIVAL for caregivers with CLB 4 English, a high-school credential (ECA), 6 months' relevant experience or training, and a full-time job offer (no LMIA needed). IRCC fees about CAD 1,675. Caps have filled within days of opening.