Why Apply for Canada PR?
- Canada to invite 3.85 lakh PRs in 2025.
- Aiming to welcome 1.1 million new PRs by 2027.
- 1 million job vacancies open for over 100 days.
- Earn 5 to 8 times your current salary.
- Access to Universal Healthcare System.
- Free education for your children.
- Retirement benefits.
- Easiest path to Canadian Citizenship.
A Canada Permanent Residency (PR) Visa grants non-Canadian citizens the right to live, work, and study in Canada indefinitely. PR holders have access to social benefits and are protected under Canadian law. While PR status is a step toward Canadian citizenship, it does not allow voting in elections.
What is a Canada PR Visa?
A Canada PR Visa provides individuals with permanent resident status in Canada. Valid for five years, PR holders can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Eligible candidates may apply for Canadian citizenship after fulfilling the residency requirements.
Do’s and Don’ts of Canada PR
Dos | Don’ts |
Access to social benefits, including healthcare. | Cannot vote or run for political office. |
Freedom to live, study, and work anywhere in Canada. | Cannot hold government jobs requiring high-level security clearance. |
Eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. | |
Protection under Canadian law and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. |
Can Indians Apply for Canada PR?
Yes! Indians can apply for Canada PR if they meet eligibility criteria. PR holders gain the right to live, study, and work anywhere in Canada. While they remain citizens of their home country unless they apply for Canadian citizenship, their PR status is valid for five years and renewable.
Canada PR vs. Canadian Citizenship
Feature | Canada PR | Canadian Citizenship |
Status | Permanent resident | Full citizen |
Passport | Uses country of origin passport | Eligible for a Canadian passport |
Residency Obligation | Must stay in Canada for at least 730 days in 5 years | No residency obligation |
Right to Vote | No | Yes |
Job Restrictions | Some government jobs restricted | No restrictions |
Jury Duty | Not eligible | Eligible |
Deportation | Can be deported for serious criminal offenses | Cannot be deported (except in fraud cases) |
Travel Rights | Can travel freely but may need visas for other countries | Greater international mobility with Canadian passport |
Family Sponsorship | Can sponsor relatives | Can pass citizenship to children born outside Canada |
Social Benefits | Access to most benefits, including healthcare | Full access to all benefits |
Renewal Requirement | PR card must be renewed every 5 years | Citizenship is permanent |
Canada PR Process
The PR process follows seven simple steps:
- Complete Language Tests – Take IELTS/PTE and obtain required scores.
- Choose an Immigration Program – Select Express Entry, PNP, or another pathway.
- Submit Application & Documents – Provide necessary documents and apply online.
- Show Proof of Funds – Demonstrate financial stability.
- Medical & Police Clearance – Get health and background checks.
- Receive PR Confirmation – Get Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
- Apply for PR Card & Move to Canada – Finalize formalities and relocate.
Pathways to Canada PR
- Express Entry System
- Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
- Saskatchewan PNP
- Manitoba PNP
- Alberta PNP
- Ontario PNP
- British Columbia PNP
- Other regional programs
- Other Immigration Pathways
- Quebec Immigration Program
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Start-Up Visa Program
Canada PR Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for Canada PR, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Score at least 67 points in Canada’s PR points system.
- Be under 40 years of age.
- Have a valid IELTS/PTE score.
- Complete Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
- Provide proof of funds to support stay in Canada.
- Job offer in Canada (optional but beneficial).
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
For applicants educated outside Canada, an ECA report is required to verify that foreign education matches Canadian standards. An ECA is mandatory for Express Entry applicants under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.
ECA Recognized Institutions:
- World Education Services (WES)
- Comparative Education Service (CES)
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
- International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- Medical Council of Canada (for doctors)
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (for pharmacists)
ECA Fees
Service | Fees (CAD) |
ECA Report | $248 |
Official Paper Report | Additional fee applies |
Report Access by IRCC | Included |
Electronic Storage for Future Use | Included |
Standard Delivery (No Tracking) | $12 |
Courier (Tracking Included) | $92 (International), $27 (Canada) |
Add a New Credential | $108 |
Convert ECA to Document-by-Document Evaluation | $54 |
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