Mexico: Canadian immigration information
Country code: MX · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~16,700 (2023: 7,500 / 2024: 9,200)
Permanent residence admissions from Mexico
| Year | PR admissions from Mexico |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,500 |
| 2024 | 9,200 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from Mexico
- Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
- TFWP regular stream
- AIP, Express Entry
- CUSMA professional work permits (LMIA-exempt under USMCA)
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from Mexico
Mexico-specific factors IRCC considers
- Visa requirement reinstated February 2024 — eTA only for select travellers with prior US/Canada visa.
- Police certificate (Constancia de No Antecedentes Penales) — federal + state-level.
- SEP apostille required for academic documents before WES/ICAS.
- CUSMA (USMCA) professionals get a faster work permit pathway.
Police certificate
Constancia de No Antecedentes Penales — issued at federal level (FGR) plus state level (Fiscalía General de Justicia of last state of residence).
ECA / credential evaluation
WES/ICAS accept Mexican credentials. SEP apostille required for academic documents.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- Mexico City
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
Canadian embassy / high commission
Embassy of Canada, Schiller 529, Polanco, Mexico City.
Common information requests from Mexico
- visa Canada Mexico tiempo
- eTA Mexico Canada 2026
- SAWP processing time Mexico
Mexico → Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options — LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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