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Permanent Residency-

 

 

It is a widely acknowledged fact that Canada is one of the most popular and sought after countries for immigration from India.  The permanent residency visa for Canada is especially the most popular one owing to the flexible immigration policies, the democracy in Canada, some incredible career opportunities, already existing Indian communities, all of this make Canada the most popular places to apply for Permanent residency visas from India

 

Though, to get the Permanent Residency Visa you have to submit your application in any of the Canadian immigration programs such as the Express Entry system, PNP, QSWP etc.

 

If you are also among the thousands of Canadian PR aspirants in India, you should know about the benefits of Canadian PR Visa in India and how can one get the Permanent Residency in Canada from India.

 

Permanent Residency Visa: An Overview

 

If a person has a Permanent residency visa in Canada that means that he/ she is given the permanent residency status after his/ her Canada immigration. Though the PR visa holder is not a citizen of Canada the person gets to enjoy most of the rights that a citizen of Canada enjoys.

 

Also, a fact that needs to be made clear is that the students or the foreign workers who are living in Canada temporarily are not the Permanent residents of Canada. In case of a permanent resident of Canada, he/ she is given a temporary resident card, famous by the name of the PR card, which is proof of their permanent residency.

 

In case, a permanent resident of Canada travels outside Canada, he/she would have to produce the PR card before the authorities when they re-enter Canada. There are several benefits that a Permanent resident of Canada enjoys and most of these rights are similar to what a citizen of Canada enjoys.

 

What are the perks of being a PR in Canada?

 

If you live as a PR in Canada, you get to:

  1. Live, work and study anywhere in Canada.
  2. Apply for the citizenship of Canada.
  3. Get the best of healthcare as well as social benefits that are given to a citizen of Canada.
  4. The Permanent Residents of Canada are protected via the law of Canada as well as the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom.

 

What are the required documents to apply for a PR in Canada from India?

 

You would require certain documents to apply for a PR in Canada such as:

  1. Your ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) from approved authorities.
  2. Required language tests for French/ English such as IELTS for English and TEF for French.
  3. Your Educational proofs such as your degree, diploma etc.
  4. Your documents for personal identification.
  5. Your employment proofs such as payslips, appointment letters, promotion letters etc.
  6. Documents for Proof of funds.
  7. Medical Certificate
  8. Police clearance document
  9. Other documents related to the applied visa stream.

 

What are the programs to get PR in Canada?

 

There are various categories/ programs under which you can apply for a PR in Canada, such as

  1. Skilled Immigrants Program (Express entry)
  2. Start-up Visa (For the ones who have a business idea and funds)
  3. Self-employed Persons Program
  4. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  5. Quebec Skilled Workers Program- QSWP (Investor or Entrepreneur Program)
  6. Sponsorship Programs

 

Details about the pathways for obtaining PR visa in Canada:

 

  1. PR in Canada as skilled Immigrant.

It is the most sought after pathway through which you can easily obtain a PR in Canada from India. The skilled worker immigrants are then selected on the basis of their ability to settle in Canada and contribute to Canadian’s economy.

The immigrants are assessed on these parameters:

 

  1. Education
  2. Age
  3. Work experience
  4. English/ French language skills
  5. More such factors.

The skilled immigrants can apply for a PR in Canada via Federal Express entry system.

Express Entry system:

 

The new Express Entry system was launched in January 2015 for the management of skilled immigrants for Canadian immigration. Through this system, the online profile form is filled by the aspirant that has language tests scores, educational assessment, work experience etc. The filling and submitting of this profile is free of cost. These applications are then processed in a maximum time period of 6 months.

There are three main streams to apply for Express Entry skilled immigration:

  1. Canadian Experience Class (For applicants that are in Canada who have skilled professional work experience)
  2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (For experience in skilled manual work)
  3. Federal Skilled Workers (for foreign applicants who have skilled professional work experience)

 

Apply for PR in Canada as Self employed person

 

A self-employed person is actually a foreign national who has relevant experience and can be self-employed and contribute to the Canadian economy.

The applicant is selected on the basis of:

  1. Age
  2. Experience
  3. Education
  4. Language skills
  5. Adaptability

 

Other than that, the medical and security requirements also need to be met.

 

Apply for PR in Canada as Provincial nominee.

 

This program is for the applicants that have received the nomination from the state or province in Canada under the agreement with Government of Canada.

The applicant needs to apply directly to the territory or Province to get consideration in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

There are two stages of applying in Provincial Nominee Program:

  1. Applying to the PNP of Province or Territory:

This would be an application to the province/ territory where you would want to live. Then your application will get assessed on the basis of:

  1. The immigration system requirements of that province (This one is generally a point-based system)
  2. If the applicant really plans to live in the province.

These stages may change as per the updates so you are requested to keep checking the website of the province regularly or get in touch with us where our coordinator will handle everything for you.

  1. Application to IRC (Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship of Canada)

To apply for a Permanent Residence, you need to get your application reviewed by the IRCC officer. Post that, you need to pass the medical exam and get verification by Police. These checks are necessary for all immigrants irrespective of where they want to live.

 

Applying for the PR in Canada under QSWP (Investor or Entrepreneur Program)

 

There is an agreement between the Province of Quebec and the Government of Canada for the immigrants’ selection outside Canada as per their requirements for the economy and labour market.

Two stages in Quebec Immigration Program:

  1. Application to the Quebec Government for a certificate of Selection (CSQ)

This stage confirms that your application of immigrant is accepted by Quebec which will review you using their own rules.

  1. Applying to IRCC

This is applicable in the case of Immigration, refugee and citizenship Canada). This would enable the applicants for permanent residency after getting your Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ).

 

Applying for a Startup visa in Canada

 

In case, you are an individual who has an idea for a business as well as a financer for that idea, so you can apply for a startup visa in Canada. This visa will permit the selected applicants to come and apply for a PR visa in Canada.

To get start-up visa, one would need to:

  1. Meet the language proficiency requirement.
  2. Prove that your idea/ business is supported by a selected partner.
  3. You have sufficient funds.

It is mandatory to prove that you have sufficient funds for your startup since the Government of Canada doesn’t support the start-up ventures. Also, the fund’s amount is decided by the government depending on your family size.

 

Applying for Canadian PR via Family Sponsorship.

 

If one is over 18 years of age or is a permanent resident of Canada then you can sponsor your relative to come to Canada under the Family class immigration. The relative can be:

  1. The dependent child. (This is eligible in case of an adopted child as well)
  2. The spouse.
  3. The common law or conjugal partner
  4. Other relatives who are eligible.

 

How does the Permanent Resident visa for Canada get processed?

 

After you get the invitation to apply for the PR in Canada through any immigration program in Canada (such as Express entry, QSWP etc) then you have to apply for a PR visa in the Canadian Immigration Center. The PR visa processing actually begins through the Embassy of Canada or the Canadian High Commission.

You have to perform the following steps:

  1. Submit your correctly filled Visa application.
  2. Submit the application fees.
  3. Attend the interview with an immigration representative.
  4. Provide all the documents.

 

How can one get the support for PR in Canada from India?

 

The Immigration in Canada has different rounds, immigration programs as well as a point-based system. So, if you do not have sufficient knowledge about the rules and guidelines of immigration or if you want a hassle-free process of Immigration then you can consult us.

 

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