How can I get a Canada PR?

The Canadian government issues Canada PRs to individuals who meet all the immigration requirements. A Canada PR or Canada Permanent Residency is granted to individuals interested in immigrating to Canada. It has a validity of one year in certain scenarios.

 

*Check your eligibility to Canada with the Y-Axis Canada CRS points calculator.

 

What are the pathways to obtain a Canada PR?

There are four different pathways to becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident, and they include the following-

 

• Express Entry
• Business Immigration
• Family Class Immigration
• Canadian Experience Class
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

 

Benefits of Canada PR      

The individuals applying for a Canada PR can gain the following benefits, which include-

 

• They can obtain the right to work and live in Canada.
• After five years, the individuals can extend or renew their visas.
• After five years, individuals with a Canadian PR can apply for citizenship.
• They have the social benefits provided by the Canadian government.
• Individuals with a Canada PR can avail health benefits.
• Canadian PR holders can sponsor their families.
• The individuals can have a better and steady income on par with Canadians.
• Canada PR even allows candidates to start their own business in the country.

 

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Requirements for a Canada PR

The individual applying must have the following to be selected for a Canada PR

 

• In the Canada CRS Grid, they must obtain around 67 points
• The individual must be below the age of 40 years
• The individual must have a solid IELTS / PTE Score
• Educational Credential Assessment
• Provide evidence of funds
• Optionally, the individual may also provide a job offer in Canada

 

Eligibility Criteria for a Canada PR

While applying for a Canada PR visa, individuals must meet the following criteria-

 

• Age—The individuals must be between 18 and 35 to be preferred and awarded the maximum points.
• Education—The individual's education qualification must be equal to or above the higher secondary education in Canada.
• Work experience—To apply for a Canada PR, the individual must have at least one year of work experience.
• Language proficiency- The individual must obtain a minimum of 6 bands in IELTS or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Adaptability- If the individual has a common-law partner or a spouse applying for a Canadian PR, an additional ten extra points are awarded.
• Arranged employment- The individual may gain 10 points if they receive a job offer from Canada.

 

Steps to Apply for a Canada PR

Individuals interested in migrating to Canada can follow the following steps when applying for a Canadian PR visa.

 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Arrange the required documents.

Step 3: Apply for the visa

Step 4: Wait for the visa status

Step 5: Fly to Canada.

 

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