Is Canada work permits same as Canada PR?

Is Canada work permits same as Canada PR?

Canada's work permits and PR differ from each other. Canada Work Permit is an official immigration document allowing foreign nationals to work in the country for certain time periods. Work permits provide temporary residency in Canada. There are different types of work permits, such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), International Mobility Program (IMP), and Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP), with their eligibility criteria and requirements.

 

Canada PR is a visa granted to foreign nationals who are permanent residents, allowing them to reside, work, study, and access social benefits in Canada. The most common pathways to getting a PR in Canada are the Express Entry system, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and family sponsorship programs, each with its own eligibility criteria and application processes.

 

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Difference between Canada PR Visa and Canada Work Permit

Canada Permanent Resident visa and Canada Work Permit are both immigration options that allow individuals to live and work in a foreign country.

The table below differences between the two visas:

Differences	Permanent Residence	Work Visa
Canada Residency Status	Immigrants can legally reside and work anywhere in Canada	Certain authorised places for a designated job or business for a limited period
Allowed to stay in the country	With PR Card can stay for indefinite time after 5 years it is renewable	Up to 4 years
Citizenship Path	Pathways to Canadian citizenship	No direct path to citizenship
Benefits	Equal rights and benefits as Canadian citizens	Not allowed to enjoy social benefits
Family Sponsorship	Dependent family members are granted PR rights	separate permits for family members
Healthcare	Enjoy the Canadian health care program	Will need private health insurance or employer-provided coverage
Social Security	Allowed for various social security benefits	No access to social security benefits
Education	Children are allowed to avail free education	Children’s must Study permits for education
Work in Canada or to find a job	Not required to have a Canadian job offer or a new work permit	Authorized job/employment required
Voting & Political Rights	Cannot vote	Doesn’t have eligibility for voting
Requirements that must be maintained	Fulfil the residency requirements to maintain PR card	Maintain Work permit requirements for job
Application Process	Processing time is up to  6-8 months for a PR application	Processing time varies for the Work permit based on the program
Travel	Can travel  within or outside Canada without TRV/ETA	Work permit holders may need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

 

Converting Canada work permit to Canada PR

Canada work permit can be changed to Canada PR through different pathways:

 

• CEC or Canadian Experience Class: The CEC is for skilled workers with two years of Canadian work experience with post-graduate degrees from a Canadian university who want to become Canadian residents.
• Quebec Experience Class: The Quebec Experience Class is another program that the CEC offers. It is for skilled workers who have worked in Quebec for at least one year and can speak French. Through this program, they can get Canada PR.
• Federal Skilled Worker Program: If a Skilled worker have a permanent job offer through this program, they can qualify for Canada PR.

 

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