What is Canadian Permanent Residency?
Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada is a status that is granted to a person who has applied for Canadian Permanent Residency Program. Every year, the Canadian government grants this status to qualified people who want to live and start a new life in Canada.
Who is a Canadian Permanent Resident?
A Canadian Permanent resident is someone who has been granted permanent residency in Canada by the Canadian government. A Canadian permanent can work, live and stay in Canada. Students and people working in Canada are not Permanent residents. Refugees, also do not have the status of permanent residents in Canada. They must claim as a refugee, and it must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. After then, they can apply for permanent Residence
Is a Canadian Permanent Residency the same as Canadian Citizenship?
Many people think that a Canadian permanent Residency is the same as Canadian Citizenship. They are two different statuses. A Permanent Resident is not a Canadian. You will have the same privileges as a Canadian citizen. However, they are different statuses as the procedures, steps for eligibility, benefits and status differ.
How can I become a Canadian Permanent Resident?
To become a Permanent Resident, you must have been selected. They are many pathways that can help you become a permanent resident in Canada. These routes include:
- Express Entry
- Business Immigration
- Family Sponsorship
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nominee Program.
Eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residency
People with a degree, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French are qualified to apply for Canadian PR. You have to meet the eligibility requirements for one of the federal economy programs below.
Other eligibility includes; Age, Level of education, and Canadian work experience.
Benefits of a Canadian Permanent Residence
- Ability to work in Canada
- Ability to live in Canada
- Access to Healthcare and social services
- Free education for kids
- Ability to move with dependants
- Protected Rights
- Can apply for Citizenship
What you can do as a Canadian Permanent Resident
- Freedom to live anywhere in Canada
- Freedom to travel in and out of Canada
- Access to social and tax benefits
- Freedom to work in Canada
- Freedom to own a property in Canada
- Freedom to study in any Canadian University, School, or College
- Freedom and protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Freedom to apply for, and become a Canadian Citizen if you qualify
What can you NOT do as a Canadian Permanent Resident?
As a Canadian Permanent Resident, you are not allowed to: vote or run for political office, or hold some jobs that need a high-level security clearance.
The very first step to take to start your Permanent Residency Journey is to Check your eligibility. After determining your eligibility, you apply, wait for approval, get approved and start living as a permanent resident in Canada.
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