Why apply for a Canada PR?

• Invites 3.85 lakh Canada PRs in 2025
• Welcoming 1.1 million new PRs by 2027
• 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 PR (Permanent Residency) grants non-Canadian citizens the right to live, work, and study in Canada indefinitely, with access to social benefits and protection under Canadian law. It is a step toward gaining full Canadian citizenship, though it does not grant the right to vote in Canadian elections. 

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Why apply for a Canada PR? 
 

What is a Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. It is valid for 5 years, and candidates with a Canada PR card can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship. 

Do’s and Don’ts of Canadian Permanent Resident:

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.

*Looking to apply for a Canada PR visa? To register now, view the  Canada Immigration Flipbook. 

 

Can Indians be Permanent Residents of Canada? 

Yes, Indians can become permanent residents of Canada and are eligible to apply for a Canada PR Visa from India if they meet the eligibility criteria. Individuals who have Canada PR gain the right to live, study, and work anywhere in Canada through a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa.

Candidates with permanent resident status in Canada can enjoy many of the rights of Canadian citizens, although they remain citizens of their home countries unless they apply for and are granted Canadian citizenship. The visa is valid for five years and can be renewed. 

*Check your eligibility to become a Permanent Resident of Canada with the Y-Axis CRS Points Calculator, instantly for FREE. 
 

Canadian Permanent Resident Vs. Canada Citizenship

The difference between Canada PR and Canadian citizens is given in the table below: 
 

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Canada PR Vs. Canadian Citizenship

 

Canada PR Process

The Canada PR process is an easy seven-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility requirements. After following the seven steps, you can submit your Canada PR visa application.

A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants who are 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

“Did You Know: You can get a Canada PR Visa without a job offer in Canada.” 

Canada PR via Express Entry

Candidates applying for the Canada PR visa through the Express Entry program must use a points-based selection system. The Express Entry System basically consists of three sub-categories:

1. Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

If you are an overseas skilled worker, you can apply for a Canada PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program. The Canadian government initiated this program in 2015 to encourage skilled workers to come and settle in the country.

Canada PR via PNP

Canada offers nearly 80 different Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs, which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa. However, some PNPs require no previous connection to the province you are applying for; you can apply for a Canada PR visa directly to the PNP program of that province.

The popular PNP programs for a Canada PR visa are:

• Saskatchewan PNP
• Manitoba PNP
• Alberta PNP
• Ontario PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Nova Scotia PNP
• Prince Edward Island PNP
• British Columbia PNP

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)

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Canada PR Requirements

Application for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program requires the applicants to have some connection to the province. You can either work in that province or study there. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the province. 

Below is the checklist of Canada PR requirements you need to check before applying for permanent residence in Canada: 

1. Age: Those between 18 and 35 get the maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the maximum age to qualify is 45.
2. Education: Under this category, your educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.

3. 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.

4. Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS test, and the score must be less than 2 years old. You get extra points if you are proficient in French.

5. 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.

6. Arranged employment: If you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer, you can gain a maximum of 10 points.

How to get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

Indians applying for a Canada PR visa need to meet all the eligibility criteria and arrange all the requirements. Then, follow the below steps to file your Canada PR visa application from India.

• Step 1: Complete your language ability tests before starting the application process. Take the IELTS exam and get the required scores. If required, you might need to take a French language test.
• Step 2: Submit your application based on the requirements of the immigration program you have decided on.
• Step 3: Submit all the required documents. Ensure you provide only genuine documents. Remember that the education and work experience documents require authentication.
• Step 4: Gather the required documents for proof of funds to support your stay in Canada. Prepare your medical checkup and police verification records.
• Step 5: Your documents will be examined by an immigration officer. Be prepared to provide any additional information if necessary.
• Step 6: You will receive confirmation of your PR status and will receive a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.
• Step 7: Apply for your PR card and fly to Canada.
   

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment 

An important step while applying for your Canada PR visa is to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if you have done your education outside Canada. The ECA report will show that your educational credentials are equal to Canadian secondary school credentials or post-secondary educational 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 completed their education outside Canada and are applying for a PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.
• Applicants who need to earn points for education received outside Canada.
• Applicants whose spouse or partner is coming with them to Canada need to get an ECA for them as well to earn points for their education in the PR visa application.
• An ECA is usually required for your highest level of education; for example, if you have a master’s degree, you will need an ECA for only that and not for your bachelor’s degree. However, if you have two or more credentials, you will need an ECA for both if you need credentials both of them.

You can get your ECA from one of the designated organizations given below:

• 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)

The IRCC will only accept assessments that are issued on or after the date the organizations were designated to issue ECA reports for immigration applicants.
 

ECA fees 

Services	Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Electronic ECA report provided to you	C$248
An official paper report (delivery fees apply)
ECA report access by IRCC
Electronic storage of your report and verified transcripts for future use
Additional Fees
Delivery Options	Fees
Standard delivery (tracking not included)	C$12
Courier delivery (tracking included)
U.S. and international courier services (per address)	C$92
Next-day courier delivery (per address, Canada only)	C$27
Add a new credential	C$108
Convert ECA to a Document-by-Document evaluation	C$54
Convert ECA to a Course-by-Course evaluation	C$108
First report (WES Basic)	C$54
First report (WES ICAP)	C$33
Each additional report	C$33

You should choose your organization based on your occupation; for instance, if you are a Pharmacist (NOC code 3131) and need a license to practice, you must get your report from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada.

Benefits of Permanent Residency in Canada

As a Canada PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Can apply for Canadian citizenship in the future
• Can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
• Eligible for healthcare and other social benefits enjoyed by Canadian citizens
• Protection under Canadian law

If you are a student or worker from a foreign country, you must apply for the Canada PR visa exclusively; it does not automatically make you a permanent resident.

Refugees from another country do not automatically become permanent residents. Their status as refugees must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Subsequently, they can apply for and obtain PR status.   
 

Jobs in Canada for Indians

StatCan reports that there are 1 million jobs in Canada for overseas skilled professionals. The table below gives you all the information about the top-in-demand occupations in Canada, along with the average salary range.

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

IT Jobs in Canada

IT companies in Canada are hiring more foreign workers. As per the recent news, there is high demand for IT professionals under Express Entry. The top IT jobs are listed below:

List of IT jobs	NOC codes
Developer/Programmer	NOC 21232
Business System Analyst/Administrator	NOC 21221
Data Analyst /Scientist	NOC 21223
Quality Assurance Analyst	NOC 21222
Security Analyst/Architect	NOC 21220
Cloud Architect	NOC 20012
IT Project Manager	NOC 21311
Network Engineer	NOC 22220

 

Total cost for Canada PR from India

The total cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.

• Single applicant is 2,340 CAD
• Couple with no kids, it costs 4,680 CAD
• Couple with one kid, it costs  5,285 CAD

It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc. 

The table below gives you all the total costs for a Canada PR visa.

Program	Applicants	Current fees (April 2022 – March 2024)	New fees (April 2024 – March 2026)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$515	$575
Protected persons	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Permit holders	Principal applicant	$335	$375
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Principal applicant	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsorship fee	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored principal applicant	$490	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner)	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	Principal applicant	$1,625	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260

Proof of Funds for Canada PR

Canadian PR applicants should also provide proof of funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada till they can earn their income in the country. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The proof of funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant (Read More...).  

Number of family members	Current Funds Required	Funds required (in Canadian dollars) Coming into effect May 28, 2024
1	CAD 13,757	CAD 14,690
2	CAD 17,127	CAD 18,288
3	CAD 21,055	CAD 22,483
4	CAD 25,564	CAD 27,297
5	CAD 28,994	CAD 30,690
6	CAD 32,700	CAD 34,917
7	CAD 36,407	CAD 38,875
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member	CAD 3,706	CAD 3,958

Canada PR Visa Processing Times

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 (Read more...).

*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you must apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply. 

Phase-wise process timelines & costs
Phase	Process	Description	Designated Authority	TAT (Turn Around Time)	Fees Applicable
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	CAD$305
					[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
					CAD$ 275
			IQAS	20 Weeks	[CAD$ 260 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
					CAD$ 335
					[CAD$ 260 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
			ICAS	20 Weeks	CAD$ 345
					[CAD$ 280 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
			ICES	8 – 10 Weeks	CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier
					CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA
					CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation
			CES	12 Weeks	IELTS: INR 15,500
			MCC (Doctors)	15 Weeks	CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes]
			PEBC (Pharmacists)	15 Weeks	TEF: variable
	Step 2	English or French Language Test	IELTS /CELPIP /TEF	Within 4 weeks	No Fee
					Varies based on Provinces.
					Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850
Phase 2	Step 1	EOI – Expression Of Interest	IRCC	Your Profile will be valid for 12 months.	RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515
	Step 2	PNP – Provincial Nomination Program	Provincial Authorities	Varies based on Provinces	Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person
Phase 3	Step 1	Invitation To Apply – ITA	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	60 Days	Medical Fee – As applicable
	Step 2	Passport Submission and PR Visa	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	Up to 30 days	VFS fee as applicable

 

*Note: Table last updated on 7th May 2023

Disclaimer: For IELTS/CELPIP/PTE, fees may change without prior notice.

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Latest Canada Express Entry Draws

Draw no.	Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued
339	March 06, 2025	French language proficiency	4,500
338	March 03, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	725
337	February 19, 2025	French language proficiency	6,500
336	February 17, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	646
335	February 05, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	4,000
334	February 04, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	455
333	January 23, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	4,000
332	January 08, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	1,350
331	January 07, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	471

 

Latest Canada Draws in 2025

23,878 Invitations Issued in 2025
Express Entry/ Province Draw	Jan	Feb	March	Total
Express Entry	5821	11,601	5225	22,647
Manitoba	325	117	111	553
British Columbia	10	NA	NA	10
Ontario	4	NA	NA	4
Alberta	NA	551	4	555
Prince Edward Island	22	87	NA	109
Total	6,182	12,356	5340	23,878

 

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