What is Permanent Residence?
Permanent residence (PR) grants foreign nationals the right to reside permanently in Canada. As a permanent resident, individuals enjoy the same access to public services such as healthcare and education as Canadian citizens, and they are also permitted to work and operate businesses in Canada. However, to maintain their permanent resident status, individuals must consistently meet the residency obligation.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is a system where Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) does not process permanent residence applications in the order they are received. Instead, it prioritizes applications from individuals who possess the skills needed to succeed in Canada. For more details, please refer to the following link:Express Entry
Permanent Residence (PR) Application Categories
Skilled Worker
Canadian Experience Class
Skilled Trades
Provincial Nominee Program
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Agri-Food Pilot Program
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Self-Employed Class
Startup Visa
Caregiver Class
Family Class (Spouse/Common-law)
Family Class (Parents/Grandparents)
Express Entry
Residency Requirement for Maintaining Canadian Permanent Residence
To keep your permanent resident (PR) status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the past five years.
Family Members Eligible to Accompany You in a Permanent Residence Application
Spouse
A spouse who is legally married to the applicant in any country where the marriage is recognized.
Common-law partner
A partner in a relationship similar to marriage, with whom the applicant has cohabited continuously for at least 12 months.
Children who are financially dependent on the applicant, their spouse, or common-law partner.
- Children under 22 years of age, either biological or adopted, who are not married and do not have a common-law partner.
- Children over the age of 22, either biological or adopted, who have been financially dependent on their parents due to health reasons since before turning 19.
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