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PR Canada

Permanent Residency (PR) is a status granted to foreign nationals who immigrate to Canada but are not yet Canadian citizens. PR holders remain citizens of their home country while enjoying several benefits in Canada.

Who is Not a Permanent Resident?

Individuals on a student visa or work permit do not hold PR status.
Their status may change to PR after meeting eligibility criteria and filing the necessary documents within the required timeframe.
Pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada
Canada offers multiple immigration programs for foreign nationals to obtain Permanent Residency (PR).

Here are the most common pathways: 

The Express Entry system is a points-based immigration system used to process applications for skilled workers under three main programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) – For skilled professionals with work experience.
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) – For individuals with experience in skilled trades.
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – For candidates with prior work experience in Canada. 

Each province and territory in Canada has its own PNP program to nominate individuals based on local labor market needs. If nominated, applicants receive additional 600 CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of getting PR through Express Entry.

Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, or grandparents for PR.

This program is for skilled workers and international graduates who want to settle in Canada’s Atlantic provinces:

  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Prince Edward Island
  •  Newfoundland and Labrador

Foreign caregivers with experience in child care or elderly care can apply for PR through:

  • Home Child Care Provider Pilot
  • Home Support Worker Pilot

Entrepreneurs who plan to start and manage an innovative business in Canada can apply for PR through the Start-Up Visa Program.

Benefits of PR Status

  • Social Benefits – Access to government programs, including free public healthcare, child education, senior citizen support, and unemployment benefits.
  • Freedom to Live, Work & Study Anywhere – PR holders can reside, work, or pursue education anywhere in Canada.
  • Pathway to Citizenship – PR holders can apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting eligibility requirements.
  • Legal Protection – Full protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Limitations of PR Status

  • Cannot Vote or Run for Political Office – PR holders do not have voting rights in Canada.
  • Restricted Job Opportunities – Some jobs requiring high-level security clearance are exclusive to Canadian citizens.