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Posted on May 25 2024

Canada PR vs. work permit

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Updated May 25 2024

Canada PR vs. work permit

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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What is a Canada PR?

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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What is a Canada Work Permit?

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: 

 

  • The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) 
  • The International Mobility Program (IMP)
  • The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP)

 

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What is the difference between a Canada PR Visa and a Work Permit?

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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