How it works

From "do I need a visa?" to "submitted on IRCC."

A walkthrough of every step. No surprises. You stay the named filer the whole time.

1

Eligibility check (free, 2 min)

Five questions. We tell you whether the self-serve flow fits your case, or whether you'd be better off with a licensed RCIC. No signup or payment to complete this.

2

Sign up (free, 1 min)

Email + password. We accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at sign-up (required by Canadian privacy law). No credit card yet.

3

Plain-language questionnaire (~25 min)

About 12 sections, each broken into bite-sized questions. Mobile-friendly. Save and resume any time. We tell you which documents to upload as you go.

4

Document upload + AI extraction

Snap a photo of your passport — your name, DOB, and passport number are auto-filled. Same for employment letters, bank statements, invitation letters. AES-256 encrypted, stored in Canada.

5

Forms generated (instant)

IMM 5257 (Visitor Visa), IMM 5645 (Family Information), and a custom Letter of Explanation written from your specific answers. Watermarked drafts pre-payment; clean PDFs after.

6

Pay when you're ready

Choose Starter ($99), Plus ($249, includes RCIC review), or Premium ($399, adds a 30-min consult). One-time fee. The IRCC government fee ($100 CAD) is paid separately on IRCC's portal.

7

Optional: RCIC review (Plus/Premium)

A licensed RCIC reads your application, flags weak spots, and writes a structured review. If you chose Premium, you also get a 30-minute video call. Turnaround: 1-3 business days.

8

Install the browser extension

Available on Chrome. We give you a pairing code that links the extension to your Canopath account. Works only on IRCC's portal — never collects data from other sites.

9

Auto-fill the IRCC portal

Open IRCC's online application, click "Fill This Page" on each section, review what the extension filled, and continue. The extension fills 25+ pages in minutes — what normally takes hours of copy-paste.

10

You click submit on IRCC's site

Canopath never submits on your behalf. You review the final summary on IRCC's portal, pay IRCC's $100 fee, and submit. Done.

Ready to start your visitor visa?

Take the 2-minute eligibility check. We'll tell you if Canopath is right for your situation — no signup required.

Start your application