Why apply for Canada PR?

• Invites 485,000 Canada PRs in 2024
• Welcoming 1.5 million new PRs by 2026
• 1 Million jobs lying vacant for 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 get Canadian Citizenship

Canada Permanent Residency is provided to those eligible for Canada PR while immigrating to Canada, but it is not equal to Canadian citizenship. With Canada PR, an individual can stay in Canada permanently for up to 5 years. After residing in Canada for four years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility

What is Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Residency can be the gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR is valid for five years, and candidates with a Canada PR visa can reside, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Dos and Don’ts for Canada PR

Dos	Don’ts
Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage.	Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office.
Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada.	Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance.
Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law.

Canada PR Process

Canada PR process is a 5-step, straightforward procedure for applicants to meet the eligibility criteria of the PR process. Through this process, you can process your Canada PR visa application. A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants willing to settle in ‘Maple Leaf country.’ It depends on your path to apply for the Canada PR visa.

Here is the path list that guides you on the Canada PR process:

• Express Entry
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Quebec Immigration
• Atlantic Immigration Program
• Canada start-up visa program

*A Canada PR Visa can be avail without a job offer in Canada. 

Canada PR eligibility

• 67 points in Canada points Grid
• Age below 40 years
• IELTS / PTE Score
• Educational Credential Assessment
• Proof of Funds
• Job offer in Canada (optional)

Canada PR Requirements

Here is the requirements list of Canada PR before applying for Permanent Residency in Canada:  

• Age
• Education
• Work experience
• Language ability
• Adaptability
• Arranged employment

Application for a Canada PR visa requires the PNP program to the applicants to the provinces. You can either work in regions or study here. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the area. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:

• Age: Those between 18 and 35 years get the maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the full age to qualify is 45. 
• Education: Under this category, your educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.
• Work experience: For minimum points, you should have at least one year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points. IRCC uses the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations), and your occupation must be listed based on the training, education, experience, and responsibilities (TEER) as they require: TEER 0 or TEER 1 and 2, or TEER 3.
• Language ability: You must have at least six bands in your IELTS test, and your score must be under two years old. You get extra points if you are proficient in French.
• Adaptability: If your spouse or common-law partner is willing to migrate with you to Canada, you are entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability.
• Arranged employment: You can gain a maximum of 10 points if you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.

How to get a Canada PR?

Step 1:Complete your language ability tests before starting the application process.

Step 2: Submit your application based on the requirements of the immigration program you have decided on.

Step 3:Submit all the required documents.

Step 4:Gather the required documents for proof of funds to support your stay in Canada.

Step 5:Your documents will go through a mandatory examination by an immigration officer.

Step 6:You will receive confirmation of your PR status and a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.

Step 7:Apply for your PR card and fly to Canada

ECA: Educational Credential Assessment

An essential step while applying for a Canada PR visa is to use an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if an individual has done an education outside Canada. The ECA report shows that your educational credentials equal Canadian secondary or post-secondary academic credentials. The ECA is required if you are applying for a visa through the Express Entry program to prove that your foreign education degree or credential is valid and is equal to a Canadian degree.

The following categories of PR applicants need to get an ECA:

• Applicants who have studied outside Canada are applying for PR through the Federal Skilled Workers program. 
• Applicants who need to earn points for education received outside Canada.
• Applicants' spouses or partners coming with them to Canada need to get an ECA and earn points for their education and PR visa application. 
• ECA is required for a higher level of education, such as acquiring a master's degree, and then that individual will need an ECA for only that and not for a bachelor's degree. However, if an individual has two or more credentials, they need to have ECA for both of them. 

An individual can get ECA from designated organizations such as:

• World Education Services
• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
• International Qualifications Assessment Service
• International Credential Evaluation Service
• Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for Doctors)
• Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for Pharmacists

ECA fees and processing time for different organization:

ECA Organisation	Processing Time (approx.)	Fees
World Education Services (WES)	4 Weeks	220 $
Comparative Education Service (CES)	14 Weeks	210 $
International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)	12 Weeks	230 $
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)	15 Weeks	200 $
International Credential Assessment of service of Canada (ICAS)	13 Weeks	200 $
Medical Council of Canada – (Professional body for doctors)	6 Weeks	290 $
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (For Pharmacists)	13 Weeks	600 $

Benefits of Canada Permanent Residency

As a Canada PR Visa holder, an individual can enjoy benefits like: 

• Apply for Canadian citizenship in the Future.
• You can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada.
• Eligible to enjoy all other benefits that a Canadian citizen enjoys.

Individuals must apply for a Canada PR visa exclusively if they are students or workers in a foreign country; it doesn’t automatically make an individual a permanent resident.

Refugees from another country don’t automatically become permanent residents. Their status needs to be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. After this, they can apply for and obtain a PR status.

Jobs in Canada

The table below shows the occupation list with its average salary of a skilled candidate:

Occupation	Average Salary in CAD
Sales Representative	52,000 - 64,000
Accountant	63,000 - 75,000
Engineering Project Manager	74,000 - 92,000
Business Analyst	73,000 - 87,000
IT Project Manager	92,000 - 114,000
Account Manager	75,000 - 92,000
Software Engineer	83,000 - 99,000
Human Resources	59,000 - 71,000
Customer Service Representative	37,000 - 43,000
Administrative Assistant	37,000 - 46,000

Cost of Canada PR from UK

The application fee of Canada PR varies for different candidates. Such as

• $15,500 CAD for Single applicant
• $21,000 CAD for Couples.
• $25,000 to $30,000 CAD for families including children.

Category	Single	Couple with NO kids	Couple with ONE kid
Application Processing Fee	850 CAD	1,700 CAD	1,930 CAD
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	515 CAD	1,030 CAD	1,030 CAD
Educational Credential Assessment	300 CAD	600 CAD	600 CAD
Language test	300 CAD	600 CAD	600 CAD
Medical exam	200 CAD	400 CAD	600 CAD
Other expenses	175 CAD	350 CAD	525 CAD
Total	2,340 CAD	4,680 CAD	5,285 CAD

Proof of Funds for Canada PR

Immigration candidates should also provide proof of settlement funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada until they can earn their income there. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The settlement funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant.

Number of family members	Funds required
1	CAD 13,757
2	CAD 17,127
3	CAD 21,055
4	CAD 25,564
5	CAD 28,994
6	CAD 32,700
7	CAD 36,407
If more than 7, for each additional member	CAD 3,706

Canada PR Processing Time

The general processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months.

Phase-wise process timelines & costs
Phase	Process	Description	Designated Authority	TAT (Turn Around Time)
Phase 1	Step 1	An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years.	WES	6-8 Weeks
			IQAS	20 Weeks
			ICAS	20 Weeks
			ICES	8 – 10 Weeks
			CES	12 Weeks
			MCC (Doctors)	15 Weeks
			PEBC (Pharmacists)	15 Weeks
	Step 2	English or French Language Test	IELTS /CELPIP /TEF	Within 4 weeks
Phase 2	Step 1	EOI – Expression Of Interest	IRCC	Your Profile will be valid for 12 months.
	Step 2	PNP – Provincial Nomination Program	Provincial Authorities	Varies based on Provinces
Phase 3	Step 1	Invitation To Apply – ITA	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	60 Days
	Step 2	Passport Submission and PR Visa	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	Up to 30 days

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