Posted on May 25 2024
Canada PR is a permanent resident status granted to individuals eligible for a PR visa. A work permit is a document issued for individuals migrating to work for a specific period of time. Both the Canada PR and work permit work differently and can be applied for based on the requirements of the individuals.
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A Canada PR Visa is a document that is granted to immigrants recognizing permanent residency. The visa allows them to reside, work, or study within the country. Individuals can have access to social benefits and can apply for Canadian citizenship after living for 3 years in the country.
Individuals can apply for a Canada PR through the following pathways:
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Canada Work Permit is a document issued for immigrants to migrate and work in the country for a specific time period. The work permit provides individuals with temporary residency. Individuals have the flexibility to choose their preferred work permit from the following:
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Canada (PR) visa and a Work Permit are options for immigrants to reside and work in the country. Both the visas have significant differences on the basis of their legal status, validity, benefits and more.
The table below lists the various differences between Canada PR and Work Permit.
Factors |
Permanent Resident Visa |
Work Permit |
Legal status |
Immigrants are allowed to reside and work within the country |
Authorization is required for a job or a business for a specific period |
Validity |
Must renew after 5 years |
Can work for 4 years |
Path to Canadian citizenship |
Can apply for citizenship after staying for 3 years with a PR |
Does not offer a path to Canadian citizenship |
Benefits |
Similar to Canadian citizens, except voting rights |
Restricted access to social security benefits |
Sponsorship of family |
Dependent members of the family are issued PR status |
Members of the family need to apply for separate visas. |
Access to healthcare |
Eligible for free healthcare |
Must apply for health insurance or employer-given coverage |
Social Security Benefits |
Can access Social Security benefits |
Restricted access to the various Social Security benefits |
Education |
Children under 18 years can avail free education |
For children’s education, study permits are required |
Job search |
No Canadian employment offer or a work permit is required |
Employers must provide authorization |
Voting rights |
Are not permitted to vote |
No eligibility for voting |
Maintenance essentials |
Should meet the residency requirements for maintaining PR |
Can reside for the job duration and as per the requirement of the employer |
Application processing |
May take 6 to 8 months |
Depends on the program |
Travel permit |
Can travel freely without requiring TRV/ ETA |
Must need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) |
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