Each year thousands of new applicants obtain Canadian Permanent Resident status and choose Canada as their new home. Truth is with a record breaking number of 285,000 new immigrants per year, Canadian immigration system is now giving the opportunity to become a permanent residents of Canada to more than it ever did. Canadian immigration system, gives equal and fair chance to all applicants around the world.
A Canadian permanent resident status also known as “PR” status is normally recognized with a PR card that will be issued for you. This card gives you the right to enjoy lots of great benefits for you and your family. PR card is valid for 5 years, but it can be renewed.
You as a permanent resident of Canada will have:
- The right to receive social benefits like free health coverage.
- Millions of Canadians enjoy the legendary free health care service available for everyone provided by the government of Canada.
- The right to study, work and live anywhere in Canada.
- Once you obtain your permanent status in Canada, there it no law that can stop you to choose where to live across the country.
- The right to apply for Canadian citizenship after a certain period of residency.
- You as a permanent resident of Canada should live here for a certain period of time (4 years in the past 6 years as of now) in order to become s citizen of Canada. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
- Protection under Canada’s charter of human rights and freedoms.
- Everyone in Canada is free to practice their religion, personal identity and orientation etc.. All people are treated equally by the independent justice system of Canada
How can I become a permanent resident of Canada?
There are many immigration programs that you may qualify for in order to come to Canada. Following are the major routes to obtain Canadian permanent residency, each divided into different subdivision:
- Express Entry
- Canadian Experience Class
- Business Immigration
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Family Sponsorship
