Why apply for Canada PR?

• Invites 185,000 foreign nationals in 2025.
• Welcoming 1.1 million PRs by 2027.
• 1 million job vacancies for over 100 days.
• Earn 5 to 8 times your present salary.
• Avail Universal Healthcare System.
• FREE education for your children.
• Retirement benefits.
• Pathway for Canadian Citizenship.

Canada PR (Permanent Residency) allows foreign nationals to live, work, and study in Canada permanently. The PR can access social benefits and protection under Canadian law. It is a pathway to attain complete Canadian citizenship, although it does not grant the right to participate in Canadian elections.

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What is a Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa offers permanent residency in Canada. The Canada PR is valid for 5 years and facilitates you to live, study, and work in Canada indefinitely. If they fulfill the eligibility conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship. Canada aims to welcome over 1.1 million newcomers in 2027. 

The immigration levels plan of Canada for 2025 to 2027 is given below:

Immigration Class	2025	2026	2027
Economic	2,32,150	2,29,750	2,25,350
Family	94,500	88,000	81,000
Refugee	58,350	55,350	54,350
Humanitarian	10,000	6,900	4,300
Total	3,95,000	3,80,000	3,65,000

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Can UK Citizens be Permanent Residents of Canada?

Yes, UK citizens can apply for Canada PR if they meet the eligibility conditions. To be eligible for Canada PR as a UK citizen, you must fulfill the eligibility criteria of any of the Canada PR programs, like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). You are required to demonstrate the required language proficiency for English or French, academic qualifications, work experience, and a job offer from Canada.

Detailed information about the Canada PR pathways for UK citizens is given below,

• Federal Skilled Worker Program :This program is aimed at skilled international workers who have a minimum of one year of work experience in a skilled occupation and meet other requirements.
• Canadian Experience Class: This program is for skilled foreign workers with relevant work experience in Canada. Applicants must have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the last three years and meet language requirements.
• Family Sponsorship: If you have family ties to Canada, you are eligible to apply for Canada PR through Canada Dependent Visa.

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Canadian Permanent Resident Vs. Canada Citizenship

Canada PR, as well as Canadian citizenship, facilitate indefinite residency in Canada, but there are some differences between the two,

The key differences between Canada PR and Canada citizenship are given below.

Features	Canadian PR	Canadian Citizen
Voting Rights	Canadian permanent residents do not have voting rights in Canadian elections.	Canadian citizens have the right and duty to vote in Canadian elections.
Working Rights	Canadian permanent residents can apply for jobs in various sectors, except specific jobs that require security clearance	Canadian citizens have complete rights To work in Canada.
Passport of Canada	Canada PR holders cannot apply for a Canadian passport.	Canadian citizens are eligible to apply for a passport of Canada.
Freedom to travel	Canadian permanent residents can travel to any country for a specific amount of time and their home country.	Canadian citizens can travel visa-free to multiple countries.
Passing status to children born outside Canada	Canada PR holders cannot pass the PR status to their children. They must apply for Canada PR separately.	Canadian citizens can pass their citizenship to children born outside Canada.

Canada PR Process

International individuals can apply for Canada PR through a streamlined process. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements, providing the required documents, and submitting a PR visa application.

There are several pathways through which foreign nationals can apply for Canada PR. Some of the popular pathways are given below.

• Canada Express Entry
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
• Family Sponsorship
• International Experience Canada
• Atlantic Immigration Program
• Quebec Immigration Program
• Business Immigration Program
• Start-up Visa
• Francophone Community Immigration Pilot
• Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot

Canada PR via Express Entry

The Canada Express Entry system processes applications for immigration under various programs. You must submit a valid profile in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canada PR through Express Entry. The CRS or Comprehensive Ranking System assesses and ranks all profiles by giving points for various factors. Candidates are given a CRS score out of 1200 points.

International individuals with college or university degrees, skilled work experience, and moderate proficiency in English or French are eligible to apply for Express Entry.

The Express Entry manages three primary Canadian economic programs given below.

• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST)

The processing fee for an Express Entry application is approximately CAD 2,300, with a processing time of approximately six months.

Procedure to apply for Canada PR through Express Entry

To apply for Express Entry, you must follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Submit the required documents, such as proof of qualifying for the language tests, Educational credential assessment report, and other personal information.

Step 2: After your profile is assessed, you will receive a score and join the candidate pool.  

Step 3: If you meet the minimum cut-off score in the Express Entry draws, you will be issued an ITA or invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Step 4: Apply for Canada PR.

Step 5: Obtain your Canada PR.

Canada PR via PNP

The Canadian federal government and its provinces and territories have the authority to manage their immigration system according to their requirements.

Canada's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) facilitates the provinces and territories' nomination of international individuals. These individuals can apply for Canadian immigration and settle in a particular province. Quebec has distinct eligibility criteria for economic immigration.

The primary purpose of the PNP is to aid Canadian provinces and territories to address their workforce shortage and demographic needs. Each PNP has at least one immigration stream that aligns with Express Entry. Provincial nominations issued through the Express Entry- streams are known as 'enhanced nominations.' The enhanced PNP streams give an additional 600 CRS points to candidates. An alternative way to obtain Canada PR via PNP is through a 'base' stream. Under this PNP stream, you must obtain a nomination from the Canadian province to be eligible.

Some of the popular PNP streams include:

• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
• Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
• Saskatchewan PNP
• Manitoba PNP
• Nova Scotia PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Yukon PNP
• Northwest Territories PNP

The processing time for Canada PNP ranges from 6 to 24 months, and the fee is approximately CAD 1,575.

The application process for Canada PR through PNP

To apply for a Canada PR visa PNP, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Research a suitable PNP based on your skills and requirements.

Step 2: Check if you meet the eligibility conditions for the PNP.

Step 3: Provide the required documents for the PNP application.

Step 4: Obtain a nomination from a Canadian province.

Step 5: Apply for Canada PR.

Canada PR Eligibility

To be eligible for Canada PR, you must fulfill the conditions given below. You must:

• Be above 18 years old.
• Have the required educational qualifications.
• Have the required proficiency in English or French demonstrated through standardized language tests.
• Have at least one year of skilled work experience.
• Have a job offer from a Canada-based employer.
• Have no criminal records.
• Have good health.
• Have adequate funds to sponsor yourself and dependents in Canada.
• Adapt to Canadian society.
• Obtain a CRS score of 67 points and above.

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Canada PR Requirements

The documents required to apply for Canada PR are given below. You must provide:

• A valid passport.
• Proof of meeting the language proficiency requirement in English or French language.
• Evidence of having the required academic qualifications.
• A valid job offer from Canada.
• Evidence of past work experience.
• Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation authorized by a province or territory in Canada. (if applicable)
• Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself or any other dependents in Canada.
• Police clearance certificate
• Provincial nomination (if applicable)
• Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation authorized by the province or territory of Canada. (if applicable)

How to get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

The step-by-step process to apply for Canada PR is given below.

Step 1: Assess if you are eligible to apply for Canada PR.

Step 2: Check if you have the documents required to apply for PR in Canada.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled PR visa application form.

Step 4: Receive an Invitation to apply for Canada PR

Step 5: Apply for a Canada PR visa.

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

An ECA, or Educational credential assessment, is used to verify whether your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate is equivalent to Canadian standards. You are required to include your ECA report and reference number when submitting your profile in Express Entry or looking for a job in Canada.

If you graduated from outside Canada, you require an ECA to:

• Apply under the stream of the Federal Skilled Workers Program (Express Entry)
• Gain points for education you got from other countries. Your ECA report must demonstrate that your foreign degree equals the Canadian secondary school or post-secondary credential levels to gain points.
• Obtain points for your spouse or partner's education if they apply for a Canada Dependent Visa.

In most cases, you require an ECA to meet your highest level of qualification. For example, if you have a Post-Graduate degree, you need an ECA for that degree. You do not require an ECA for your Bachelor’s degree.

You must obtain your ECA  from a designated organization or a professional body authorized by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The ECA report states which of your qualifications meet the Canadian standards.  

Having an ECA gives you additional Comprehensive Ranking System points, boosting your chances of being issued an ITA for Canada PR.

ECA fees

The fee for an ECA report ranges from CAD 200 to CAD 256. The cost is influenced by the Canadian body evaluating your credentials.

Benefits of Permanent Residency in Canada

The benefits of Canadian permanent residency are given below. You can:

• Live, Work, and Study at any location in Canada
• Avail of social benefits
• Apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting the eligibility requirements
• Avail protection under Canadian Law
• Sponsor eligible family member
• Apply for job opportunities in diverse sectors
• Avail of quality and inexpensive Canadian Education
• Access social security and pension benefits in Canada
• Operate a business venture in Canada
• Live in a multicultural society that is safe and stable
• Avail of tax benefits and credits

Jobs in Canada

The most in-demand jobs in Canada include the following.

Occupation	Annual Salary (in CAD)
IT	$91,721
Marketing & Sales	$81,079
Engineering	$115,524
Hospitality	$59,533
Healthcare	$122,008
Accounting & Finance	$63,321
Human Resources	$65,839
STEM	$89,266
Nursing	$72,735
Teaching	$45,007

IT Jobs in Canada

Some of the most popular IT jobs in Canada are listed below.

Occupation	Average Annual Salary (in CAD)
Back-End Developer	$126,577
Business Intelligence Analyst	$97,684
Data Analyst	$91,948
Database Administrator	$91,650
Front-End Developer	$103,404
Full-Stack Developer	$122,694
Programmer	$60,571
Quality Analyst	$122,428
System Administrator	$95,000
UX/UI Designer	$92,625

Total cost for Canada PR from the UK

Detailed information about the total cost for Canada PR from the UK is given below.

Type	Fee (in CAD)
Primary applicant	CAD 1525
Spouse/Partner	CAD 1525
Children	CAD 950