Posted on April 29 2024

How long is a Canada PR valid for?

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated April 29 2024

The Canada PR or Permanent Resident visa allows applicants to become permanent residents in Canada and its provinces The Canada PR comes with a validity of 5 years and allows individuals to live, study and work in Canada. PR holders can apply for Canadian citizenship upon meeting the eligibility criteria.

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Canadian Permanent Resident Visa vs. Canada Citizenship Visa

Canada PR visa and Canadian citizenship are both sought after. The main differences are given below for a better understanding.

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 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 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

Why should individuals apply for a Canada PR?

Individuals with a Canada PR can avail the following benefits:

PR holders can receive protection under the Canadian law.
Canada PR holders can start their own business in Canada.

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Eligibility for a Canada PR

The individuals applying for a Canada PR must meet the eligibility criteria, which include the following-

Having at least 67 points in CRS Grid
The age of the individual must be below 40 years
Have a good score in IELTS / PTE
Educational Credential Assessment
The individual must provide a proof of his funds
An optional requirement is that the individual must have an offer for job in Canada

How do you get a Canada Permanent Residency Visa?

The individuals applying for a Canada PR must follow the following steps-

Step 1: They must check their eligibility.

Step 2: Arrange the required documents.

Step 3: Apply for the visa

Step 4: Wait for the visa status

Step 5: Migrate to the US.

Visa Processing

The visa processing cost varies depending on the program, and the visa processing time is around 5 to 8 months, which can be extended up to 12 months. The table highlights the different costs based on the program.

Program	New fees (April 2024–March 2026)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	$575
Protected persons	$635
Protected persons	$635
Protected persons	$175
Permit holders	$375
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	$175
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	$260

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