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Move to Canada Permanently

Updated: Apr 13

Permanent Residency

A Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) is an individual who has been granted a status that allows him/her to live, work, and study in Canada permanently. They also enjoy most of the social benefits and rights that Canadian citizens have. Permanent residency is a cherished milestone on the journey to becoming a Canadian Citizen.

With over 60 pathways to becoming a Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada, let us help you discover the path that may be right for you and your family. Let us help you achieve your dream of calling Canada home.


Express Entry

Express Entry is said to be the fastest and most popular route to permanent residency for skilled workers. This points-based system evaluates factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency, and candidates with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residency. It's open to individuals in any country around with world with a range of skills, thus making it an accessible option for many aspiring newcomers to Canada.

There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry

  • Canadian Experience Class: This program is for individuals who have worked in Canada on a legal status. This work experience must have been gained within the 3 years before an application is submitted. 

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program: This program is for individuals with foreign skilled work experience – i.e., work that did not take place in Canada. 

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program: This program is for skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade. Applicants must have a valid job offer in a trade occupation or a certificate of qualification from one of the provinces in Canada.


Within the program, IRCC will target specific occupations typically established by the Minister of Immigration to meet an identified economic goal. 

Categories chosen for 2025: 

  1. French-language proficiency

  2. Healthcare and social services occupations

  3. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) occupations

  4. Trade occupations

  5. Agriculture and agri-food occupations

  6. Education occupations

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