Posted on 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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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 |
Individuals with a Canada PR can avail the following benefits:
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The individuals applying for a Canada PR must meet the eligibility criteria, which include the following-
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.
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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