Canada PR

Why apply for a Canada PR?

4.85 lakh Permanent Residents of Canada are invited in 2024.
accepting 1.5 million fresh petitions by 2026
One million positions unfilled for more than 100 days
Make five to eight times your present income.
The Universal Healthcare System’s accessibility
Your children’s education is free.
Retirement advantages
The simplest way to become a citizen of Canada

Non-Canadian citizens who hold a Canada Permanent Resident Visa are entitled to social benefits and legal protection as well as the ability to live, work, and study in Canada for an indefinite period of time. While it does not confer the right to vote in Canadian elections, it is a step toward obtaining full citizenship in Canada.

What is a Canada PR Visa?

The path to becoming a permanent resident of Canada is via a Canada Permanent Resident Visa. Candidates holding a Canada PR card are free to live, work, and study in Canada for the duration of their five-year visa. They can submit an application for Canadian citizenship based on their eligibility.

Do’s and Don’ts of Canadian Permanent Resident:

Dos	Don’ts
Canada PRs are entitled to the majority of social benefits that are provided to citizens of Canada. Among them is health insurance.	PRs in Canada are not eligible to vote or run for public office.
Anyone living, studying, or working in Canada is eligible to do so.	Canada PRs are not eligible to work in government positions that need a high degree of security clearance.

Who can be the Permanent Resident of Canada?

A person who has been given a Permanent Resident Visa is considered a permanent resident of Canada and is entitled to live, study, and work anywhere in the country. Although they are citizens of their home countries until they apply for and are granted Canadian citizenship, candidates with permanent resident status in Canada are entitled to many of the same privileges as citizens of Canada. It has a five-year expiration date and is renewable.

Canadian Permanent Resident Vs. Canada Citizenship

The difference between Canada PR and Canadian citizens is given in the table below:

Feature	Canada PR	Canada Citizenship
Status	Permanent resident status	Full citizenship status
Passport	Requires passport from country of origin	Eligible for a Canadian passport
Residency Obligation	Must live in Canada for at least 730 days in 5 years	No residency obligation
Right to Vote	Cannot vote in federal, provincial, or municipal elections	Can vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections
Political Office	Cannot hold political office	Can hold political office
Job Restrictions	Some jobs requiring high-level security clearance are restricted	Can work in all jobs, including those requiring security clearance
Jury Duty	Not eligible to serve on a jury	Eligible to serve on a jury
Deportation	Can be deported for serious criminality or violation of PR obligations	Cannot be deported. Citizenship is secure except in cases of citizenship obtained by fraud
Travel Rights	Can travel to and from Canada freely but may need visas for other countries	Can travel to many countries without a visa due to a Canadian passport
Family Sponsorship	Can sponsor relatives to become PRs, subject to meeting eligibility requirements	Same as PR, but also enjoys the right to pass citizenship to children born outside Canada
International Mobility	Travel rights can be restricted based on the country of origin's passport	Enjoy more freedom to travel internationally
Access to Social Benefits	Access to most social benefits, including healthcare	Access to all social benefits, including healthcare
Eligibility for Citizenship	Must meet specific residency and other criteria to apply for citizenship	Already a citizen; no application necessary
Renewal of Status	PR card must be renewed every 5 years	Citizenship is for life; no need for renewal

Canada PR Process

The Canada Permanent Residents (PRS) application process is a simple seven-step process for those who fit the qualifications. You can submit your application for a Canada PR visa by following these 7 steps.

Immigration wanting to settle in “Maple Leaf country” increasingly requires a Permanent Resident (PR) visa. Whether you apply for a Canada PR visa or not depends on your route.

The path list that walks you through the Canada PR procedure is available here.

Quick Entry
Program for Provincial Nominees (PNP)
Immigration from Quebec
Program for Atlantic Immigration
Start-up visa scheme for Canada

Canada PR via Express Entry

A points-based selection method must be used by applicants submitting an Express Entry application for a permanent resident visa to Canada. There are essentially three subcategories within the Express Entry System:

Program for Federal Skilled Workers (FSWP)
Program for Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP)
Experience Canada Class (CEC)

Under the Federal Skilled Workers Program, foreign nationals with skilled labor can apply for a permanent residence visa to Canada. This program was started by the Canadian government in 2015 to entice qualified professionals to relocate there.

Canada PR via PNP

There are over 80 distinct Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs, available in Canada, each with different qualifying standards. By helping them fill positions that are in demand and address labor shortages in their province, the PNP program enables provinces to satisfy their unique immigration needs.

The majority of PNPs need that applicants be somewhat affiliated with the province. They need to have studied or worked in that province sooner. Or they ought to have a job offer from a province-based firm in order to obtain a work visa. Certain PNPs, on the other hand, don’t require you to have any prior ties to the province; you can apply for a Canada PR visa straight through the province’s PNP program.

Saskatchewan PNP
Manitoba PNP
Alberta PNP
Ontario PNP
New Brunswick PNP
Nova Scotia PNP
Prince Edward
Island PNP
British Columbia PNP

Canadian PR Eligibility

In the Canada Points Grid, 67 points
younger than forty years old
PTE/IELTS Score
Assessment of Educational Credentials
Evidence of Funds
Offer of a Canadian job (optional)

Canadian Permanent Resident Requirements

The list of prerequisites for Canadian permanent residence is provided below. Please review it before submitting an application.

Age
Instruction
Experience at work
Language proficiency
Flexibility
arranged for work
Certificate of Police Verification

It is necessary for applicants to have some sort of connection to the province in order to apply for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program. You have the option of studying or working in that province. If an employer in the province has extended a job offer to you, you may qualify. You must be able to receive 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility criteria listed below in order to be eligible for this program:

Age: 18 to 35-year-olds receive the most points. The upper age limit to be eligible is 45 years old, while those beyond 35 receive fewer points.
Education: To qualify for this category, your degree must meet Canadian standards for upper secondary education.
work experience: You must have a minimum of one year of full-time job experience in order to receive minimum points. Longer years of employment translate into higher points. In order to define and classify employment (occupations), the IRCC uses the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Your occupation must be classified based on the TEER (training, education, experience, and responsibilities) that they require, such as TEER 0, TEER 1 and 2, or TEER 3.
Language ability: Your IELTS score must be less than two years old and have at least six bands. If you speak French well, you will receive additional credit.
Adaptability: You will receive an additional 10 points if your common-law partner or spouse is willing to immigrate to Canada with you.
Employment arrangement: If you have a legitimate offer from a Canadian employer, you can earn up to 10 points.

How to get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

Indian nationals who want to apply for permanent residence in Canada must fulfill all eligibility requirements. Then, to submit your application for a Canada PR visa from India, follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Before beginning the application procedure, finish your language proficiency exams. Obtain the necessary scores on the IELTS exam. You may be needed to take a French language test.
Step 2: Based on the specifications of the chosen immigration program, submit your application.
Step 3: Send in all necessary paperwork. Make sure the documents you submit are authentic. Keep in mind that the documents pertaining to education and job experience need to be authenticated.
Step 4: Obtain the necessary paperwork to demonstrate that you have the money to sustain your stay in Canada. Prepare your police verification documents and medical examination results.
Step 5: An immigration officer will examine your paperwork as a requirement. Be ready to supply any further details that may be needed.
Step 6: A COPR (proof of Permanent Residence) card and proof of your PR status will be sent to you.
Step 7: Book a flight to Canada and apply for your PR card.

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

If you completed your schooling outside of Canada, you must apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) as part of the Canada PR visa application process. This is a crucial step. Your educational qualifications are equivalent to high school or post-secondary educational credentials in Canada, according to the ECA assessment.

If you are applying for a visa under the Express Entry program, you must provide the ECA as proof that your foreign degree is legitimate and on par with one from Canada.

Those who fall into the following categories for PR must obtain an ECA:

candidates who are applying for a PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program after completing their studies outside of Canada.
Candidates who must accrue points for their education acquired outside of Canada.
In order to receive points for their education when applying for a PR visa, applicants who are traveling to Canada with their spouse or partner must also obtain an ECA.
Typically, an ECA is necessary for the greatest level of education you have attained; for instance, if you have a master’s degree, you will only need an ECA for that, not for your bachelor’s degree.

You can obtain your ECA from any of the approved companies listed below:

Worldwide Educational Resources
The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies offers Comparative Education Service.
Canada’s International Credential Assessment Service
The International Qualifications Assessment Service
Credential Evaluation Service International
The Canadian Medical Council, the doctors’ professional association
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada is the association for pharmacists in Canada.

Assessments submitted on or after the day the organizations were assigned to provide ECA reports for immigration applicants are the only ones that the IRCC will accept.