First, we will let you know who is being referred to as a Canadian permanent resident before we proceed to the Canada PR process.
A person who has been regarded as a permanent resident through immigration but has not yet gained Canadian citizenship is who is being referred to as a permanent resident. A permanent resident is always a citizen of a different country. If an individual is in Canada just as a student or is working there, that person will not be regarded as a permanent resident. Rather, he is staying temporarily in Canada.
Canada offers a lot of opportunities to thousands of individuals who want to get their own valid permanent resident card. The estimated number of people who apply for a permanent resident card in one year is close to 290,000 in just one year. You also have the same opportunity just as these people have.
Now, let us get on with the Canada PR process.
Factors to consider before applying for a permanent residency in Canada
- Are you a citizen of Canada?
This is the first thing you have to put into consideration. If you find out that you are already a citizen of Canada, there is no need to apply for PR. In some cases, you might have inherited your citizenship from your parent without any knowledge of that. There is a test which will help you verify you are a citizen.
- Are you up to 18 or above?
It will not be so easy for you to obtain Canadian permanent residency if you are not yet above 18.
An application can only be accepted when a parent or guardian who is already a citizen of Canada or has applied to become a citizen fills it in your behalf.
- You should know that it may take a lot of time
This is very important. There are no guarantees attached to become successful in your application for Canadian residency. You need to be patient for the whole Canada PR process.
Below are some of the available options for becoming a permanent resident of Canada:
Work visa (LMIA)
Many people who have applied for the immigration to Canada first receive offers for a job in Canada, then, they will send applications for their work visa and this will grant them immigration to Canada. The PNP
PNP is the short form of Provincial Nominee Programs. Over the years, this very system has been the most popular way of immigrating to Canada.
The sponsorship of family members
Reuniting with a family member has always been a very important and effective method of immigration to Canada. People in Canada can make it possible for their relatives to come and reside permanently by sponsoring them.
Program for express entry
This is a program that has been designed for immigrating to Canada. Express entry will make it possible for people who have immigrated to be able to reside and also work as skilled workers there in Canada. The availability of this program will make it possible for the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) to appoint new immigrants who have been certified in the federal programs for immigration.