Can I get PR while on work permit in Canada?

Can I get PR while on a work permit in Canada?

Yes, foreign skilled workers working with a valid work visa or permit in the country can apply for Permanent residency in Canada. Work permits are temporary visas that allow an applicant to immigrate and work in Canada. After migrating to Canada through different skilled worker programs eligible for a PR visa, a work permit can be changed to Canada PR.

 

Routes to change work permits to Canada PR

There are different skilled worker programs for foreign nationals through which they can apply for Canada PR, such as:

Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled worker program (FSWP) is a pathway towards Canadian permanent residency. Foreign skilled workers who are granted this visa are eligible to stay permanently in the country. Under the FSWP stream, an applicant must meet the certain points requirements based on criteria like age, adaptability, education, language skills, and job offer. The process takes around 12-18 months.

 

Requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Below are the given requirements that must be fulfilled to get a Federal Skilled Worker Program:

• Have a certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian Institution or a completed Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if you have foreign education
• Complete language proficiency test in French or English
• Acquire one year of full-time skilled work experience
• Work experience must be associated with skill type in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 job categories in the National Occupation Classification (NOC)
• The job must be correlated to the applicant's NOC

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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Canada Experience Class is the best route for a work permit to Canada PR. Under the CEC program, applicants can apply for Canada PR within a year.

 

Requirements for Canadian Experience Class

Below are the given requirements that must be fulfilled to get a Canadian Experience Class:

• Continuous full-time skilled work experience during the last one year
• Work experience in skill type in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job categories in the NOC.
• The job must be aligned with the applicant's primary NOC
• No education requirements for CEC

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

A permanent resident of Canada via the PNP program is another popular route for those seeking to immigrate and obtain Canada PR. The work experience is a valuable effort for the labor market for these PNP routes.

 

Requirements of Canada PNP

Below are the lists of requirements that must be fulfilled to get a Canada PR:

• 67 points in Canada's PNP Points grid
• Educational Qualification
• Work Experience
• Medical Insurance
• Police clearance certificates
• Other documents

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Quebec Experience Class (QEC)

This program is for applicants who have work experience and have studied in Quebec.  The QEC program is similar to CEC as it provides Canada PR. However, QEC has additional requirements to qualify for this program.

 

Requirements for Quebec Experience Class

Here are the basic requirements to apply for QEC:

• Applicants must apply for an Immigration Quebec Selection Certificate
• Applicant later on must apply to receive their Canadian immigration visa

For foreign workers, the individual must complete the requirements:

• Minimum twelve months of eligible work experience in a managerial, professional, or skilled role within the last two years before the application
• The job must be on the occupation list
• The applicant is working and has legal status as a temporary permanent resident.
• Have French language proficiency of at least an advanced intermediate level
• Sufficient funds to support themselves

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Temporary work permit holders are eligible for Canadian PR visa

 

To successfully change from a Temporary worker visa to a Permanent resident, the applicant must meet the specific requirements of the skilled worker program they will apply for.

 

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