Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency in Canada is a status of granting someone who is not a Canadian citizen the right to live and work in Canada without any time limit on their stay.
To become a permanent resident a foreign national must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), formerly known as Citizenship and Immigration Canada, under one several programs. Canada is known as the most ideal country to obtain permanent residency visa, in view of its soft immigration policies, high employment rate, and perfect setting to raise family.
The permanent residents of Canada are given the Permanent Resident Card(PR Card) as proof that they are permanent residents of Canada (in case the card holder travels outside Canada). The card holder would require the PR Card if he re-enters Canada after leaving it once. Benefits of being a permanent resident.
What permanent residents can do?
- get most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive, including a social insurance number to work in Canada, and health care coverage (check your provincial website for more information)
- can live, work or study anywhere in Canada
- can apply for Canadian citizenship
- get protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- must pay taxes and respect all Canadian laws at the federal, provincial and municipal levels
