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Why apply for a Canada PR?

Canada Permanent Resident

Why apply for a Canada PR?

  • Invites Canada PRs in 2024
  • Welcoming 1.5 million new PRs by 2026
  • 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

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa 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. 

What is a Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR Visa 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.

Read more…

What is Canada PR?

Who can be the Permanent Resident of Canada? 

A permanent resident of Canada is an individual granted the right to live, study, and work anywhere in Canada through a 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. It is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.

Canadian Permanent Resident Vs. Canada Citizenship

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

Feature

Canada PR

Canada Citizenship

Status

Permanent resident status

Full citizenship status

Passport

Requires passport from country of origin

Eligible for a Canadian passport

Residency Obligation

Must live in Canada for at least 730 days in 5 years

No residency obligation

Right to Vote

Cannot vote in federal, provincial, or municipal elections

Can vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections

Political Office

Cannot hold political office

Can hold political office

Job Restrictions

Some jobs requiring high-level security clearance are restricted

Can work in all jobs, including those requiring security clearance

Jury Duty

Not eligible to serve on a jury

Eligible to serve on a jury

Deportation

Can be deported for serious criminality or violation of PR obligations

Cannot be deported. Citizenship is secure except in cases of citizenship obtained by fraud

Travel Rights

Can travel to and from Canada freely but may need visas for other countries

Can travel to many countries without a visa due to a Canadian passport

Family Sponsorship

Can sponsor relatives to become PRs, subject to meeting eligibility requirements

Same as PR, but also enjoys the right to pass citizenship to children born outside Canada

International Mobility

Travel rights can be restricted based on the country of origin’s passport

Enjoy more freedom to travel internationally

Access to Social Benefits

Access to most social benefits, including healthcare

Access to all social benefits, including healthcare

Eligibility for Citizenship

Must meet specific residency and other criteria to apply for citizenship

Already a citizen; no application necessary

Renewal of Status

PR card must be renewed every 5 years

Citizenship is for life; no need for renewal

 

Canada PR Process

Canada PR process is an easy 7-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility and requirements. Following the 7 steps, you can submit your Canada PR visa application.

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

Canadian 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)


Check your eligibility

Canadian Permanent Resident Requirements

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

  • Age
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Language ability
  • Adaptability
  • Arranged employment
  • Police verification certificate

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. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:

  1. Age: Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years.
  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 use 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: You can gain a maximum of 10 points if you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.

How to get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

Nigerians 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 Nigeria.

  • 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. Get your medical checkup and police verification records ready.
  • Step 5: Your documents will go through a mandatory examination by an immigration officer. Be prepared to provide any additional information if required.
  • 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

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

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

Jobs in Canada for Nigerians

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 Nigerians

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

 

Canada PR 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

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

Latest Canada Express Entry draws 

Draw no.

Date

Immigration program

Invitations issued

Reference Links

313

September 09, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

911

IRCC invites 911 PNP candidates in the Latest Express Entry Draw

312

August 27, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

3,300

Latest Express Entry Draw issued 3300 ITAs for CEC candidates

311

August 26, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1121

#311 Express Entry Draw invites 1121 PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR

310

August 15, 2024

French language proficiency

2,000

IRCC invites 2000 French professionals in the latest Express Entry Draw

309

August 14, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

3,200

NA

308

August 13, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

763

Canada invites 763 PNP candidates in latest Express Entry Draw

307

July 31, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

5,000

Second Biggest Express Entry Draw issued ITAs to 5,000 CEC candidates

306

July 30, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

964

Express Entry Draw invited 964 PNP candidates. Submit your EOI today!

305

July 18, 2024

French language proficiency

1,800

7th Express Entry Draw of July issued 1800 ITAs to French Professionals

304

July 17, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

6,300

Biggest Express Entry Draw issued PR Visas to 6,300 CEC candidates

303

July 16, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1,391

Express Entry Draw invited 1391 PNP candidates. Register your EOI today!

302

July 08, 2024

French language proficiency

3,200

4th Express Entry Draw in July invites 3200 French Professionals

301

July 05, 2024

Healthcare occupations

3,750

Canada Express Entry #301 draw invites 3750 candidates to apply for a PR Visa

300

July 04, 2024

Trade occupations

1800

Latest Express Entry Draw issued 1800 Invitations

299

July 02, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

920

First Express Entry Draw of July issued 920 ITAs

298

June 19, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

1,499

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1499 candidates to apply for Canada PR

297

May 31, 2024

Canadian Experience Class

3,000

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 3000 Canadian Experience Class candidates. Apply now!

296

May 30, 2024

Provincial Nominee Program

2,985

Breaking news! Canada Express Entry Draw issued 2985 ITAs after a long pause

295

April 24, 2024

French language proficiency

1,400

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1400 French Professionals

294

April 23, 2024

All Program draw

2,095

#294 Express Entry Draw invites 2095 candidates

293

April 11, 2024

STEM Professionals

4,500

#293 Express Entry Draw invites 4500 STEM professionals

292

April 10, 2024

All Program draw

1,280

Latest Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 1280 candidates in the first draw of April 2024

291

March 26, 2024

French language proficiency

1500

Express Entry category-based draw invites 1500 French-speaking professionals

290

March 25, 2024

All Program draw

1,980

Latest Express Entry Draw invited 1980 candidates with a CRS score of 524

289

March 13, 2024

Transport occupations

975

First Category-based Express Entry Draw for Transport Occupations in 2024 issued 975 ITAs

288

March 12, 2024

All Program draw

2850

Latest Canada Express Entry draw invites 2,850 candidates to apply for Canada PR

287

February 29, 2024

French language proficiency

2500

Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024

286

February 28, 2024

All Program draw

1,470

General Express Entry draw issued 1,470 ITAs with a CRS score of 534

285

February 16, 2024

Agriculture and Agri-food occupations

150

Express Entry Draw invites 150 candidates in Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations

284

February 14, 2024

Healthcare occupations

3,500

Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates in a healthcare category-based draw

283

February 13, 2024

All Program draw

1,490

Latest Canada Express Entry Draw invited 1490 candidates to apply for Canada PR

282

February 1, 2024

French Language Proficiency

7,000

Biggest Express Entry Draw! 7,000 ITAs issued in French Language Category

280

January 23, 2024

All Program draw

1,040

Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1040 candidates to apply for Canada PR

279

January 10, 2024

All Program draw

1,510

First Express Entry Draw of 2024: Canada invites 1510 Skilled Workers

 

Total ITAs issued till now in 2024

107,298 Invitations Issued from Jan 2024 to date in 2024

Express Entry/ Province Draw

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

Total

Express Entry

3280

16110

7305

5780

5985

1499

25,516

65,475

Alberta

130

157

75

48

139

73

63

685

British Columbia

974

812

634

170

308

287

484

3669

Manitoba

698

282

104

363

1565

667

287

3966

Ontario

8122

6638

11092

211

0

646

5925

32634

Prince Edward Island

134

223

83

66

6

75

86

673

Saskatchewan

13

0

35

15

0

120

13

196

Total

13351

24222

19328

6653

8003

3367

32374

1,07,298

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