Canada PR vs. work permit

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:

 

• Express Entry
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Family sponsorship

 

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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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