Canadian Permanent Residence Visa

However, most of these programs follow an immigration system based on points and, therefore, their selection for the PR visa depends on the total points obtained according to their education, age, language skills, work experience, etc. factors.

If you wish to confirm your eligibility for any of the Canadian Immigration Programs, ie, Express Entry, FSW, QSWP, PNP, etc.,

WHAT IS THE PR CARD (PERMANENT RESIDENT)?

Permanent residents of Canada receive the Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) as proof that they are Permanent Residents of Canada (in case the card holder travels outside of Canada). The cardholder would require the PR card if they re-enter Canada after leaving it once.

BENEFITS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT?

•   You can live, study or work anywhere in Canada.
•   You can apply for Canadian citizenship
•   You can get medical care and most of the other social benefits a Canadian citizen receives.
•   It is protected by Canadian law and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of Canada.

Permanent residents are not authorized to:

•   Vote or direct a political office
•   Involve in any job that needs a high level security clearance

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT PR VISA CATEGORIES?

There are different programs or categories available, according to which you can apply for a permanent residence visa, that is:

•   Express Entry, (Skilled Immigrants)
•   Federal Skilled Worker
•   Federal Skilled Trades Program
•   Canadian Experience Class
•   PNP Programs
•   Quebec Skilled Worker Program
•   Investors Entrepreneurs and Self Employed
•   Family Sponsorship
•   Care Giver Visa

Quebec Selected Skilled Workers

Sponsorship programs:

•   The sponsorship of the family
•   Refugee sponsors