1. Permanent Resident (PR) Canada
Hello, this is Anika Immigration. I see that you are interested in permanent resident (PR) Canada. Which
grants status to someone who is not a Canadian citizen? A permanent resident holds many of the same
rights and responsibilities as a Canadian citizen, such as the right to live, work, and study in any province
or territory of Canada.
There are different ways to apply for permanent residency in Canada, depending on your situation and
goals. Some of the common programs are:
1. Express Entry:
• This is a system that manages applications for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada
based on their human capital factors, such as age, education, work experience, language ability, and
adaptability.
• You have to create an online profile and enter a pool of candidates.
• You will be ranked and invited to apply for permanent residence if you meet the criteria of one
of the federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades
Program, or Canadian Experience Class.
2. Family sponsorship:
• This is a program that allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their eligible
relatives to come to Canada as permanent residents.
• You can sponsor your spouse, partner, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and some
other relatives under this program.
3. Provincial nominee program:
2. • This is a program that allows provinces and territories, to nominate individuals who want to
migrate to Canada and who are interested in settling in a particular province or territory.
• Each province and territory has its own streams and criteria for their provincial nominee
program3.
4. Business immigration:
• This is a program that attracts individuals who want to start a business or invest in Canada.
• There are different categories under this program, such as entrepreneurs, self-employed
persons, start-up visa, immigrant investor venture capital, and agri-food pilot.
These are just some of the programs that you can explore if you want to apply for permanent residency
in Canada. You can find more information on the official website.