Permanent Resident
Permanent residency in Canada is a status granting someone who is not a Canadian citizen the right to live and work in Canada without any time limit on their stay.
As a permanent resident, you receive great opportunities and benefits in Canada. Having a PR card allows you to live, work and study in Canada on a permanent basis. The PR Card is normally issued for 5 years and can be renewed.
As a permanent resident, you and your dependants have :
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- The Right to receive most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive, including health care coverage.
- The Right to live, work or study anywhere in Canada.
- The Right to apply for Canadian citizenship after a period of residence.
- Protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As a permanent resident, you also must pay taxes, and respect all Canadian laws at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
The Canada PR Process: How Do I Become a Permanent Resident of Canada?
There are a number of ways to obtain a Canadian PR. You should think about it in terms of “immigration categories”. Each category represents a legal means to obtain permanent resident status. Five main categories for Canadian Permanent Residence are:
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- Express Entry Category
- Business Immigration
- Family Class Immigration
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nominee Programs
Q IMMIGRATION Express Entry Application Service will get you in to the pool quickly and with a profile that gives you the best chance of being selected. For more information please complete the form. So that Q immigration Company’s advisors can contact you as soon as possible.