Canadian Immigration Laws: Permanent Residence Status
Obtaining “permanent resident status of Canada” is also known as “immigration to Canada” or becoming a “landed immigrant of Canada”. The successful end result of the Canada immigration application process is the issuance of a Canada immigrant visa, which confers permanent status upon the applicant who, as a permanent resident, will enjoy all the same rights and privileges as those of a Canadian citizen (i.e. free health care, free elementary and secondary education, subsidized post-secondary education, the right to work in Canada) with just a few exceptions.
Unlike Canadian citizens,
- a permanent resident cannot vote;
- a permanent resident cannot hold a Canadian passport; and
- a permanent resident can be deported for certain criminal convictions.
A Canadian permanent resident is eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship after three (3) years of receiving Canadian permanent residency. One is eligible to apply for a Canadian passport after obtaining Canadian Citizenship.
Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada, a permanent resident can remain outside of Canada for no more than three (3) years within any five (5) year period without being deemed to have abandoned his/her Canadian permanent resident status.
Persons to whom a Canadian immigrant visa has been issued must present themselves to a Canada immigration officer at one of the official ports of entry of Canada in order to become a permanent resident.
To be eligible to become a permanent resident of Canada, the aspiring resident must meet the requirements of one (1) of three (3) classes of immigration: the Independent/Skilled Worker Class, the Family Class or the Business Class and one must apply for permanent resident status through a Canadian visa office (i.e. High Commission/Embassy/Consulate).
Permanent Status - Canada Immigration Categories:
Independent/Skilled Worker Class
Family Class
Business Investors
Business Entrepreneurs
Business Self-Employed
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May 19th, 2008 at 7:55 am
I’m an ethipian having first degree in mathematics.I’m glade to live and work in canada I need your help to be there.BUT I Can’t aford EVEN 100 EURO b/c my salary per month is leesthan 100 EURO.HOW CAN YOU HELP ME TO LIVE AND WORK IN CANADA? I’m eager for your response
May 20th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I am PR card holder but I will not be able to complete the condition regarding spending minimim 2 years in Canada in a block of five years due to my family circumstances in India. Is there a provision whereby I can get relaxation to this rule , say for one year.
Thanks,
Subodh Sharma
May 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
I am from Lebanon, i am married and i have twins (7 months).
My brother in law is a permanent resident of canada and he encouraged me to obtain a permanent resident of canada.
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June 19th, 2008 at 1:10 am
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June 19th, 2008 at 1:11 am
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June 22nd, 2008 at 6:50 pm
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July 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am
I’m from Turkey I’ve graduated from the faculty of law and recently completed my internship to become a lawyer.I wonder if I can have any chances of working and living in Canada.I’ll be glad if you write me back.
August 23rd, 2008 at 6:42 pm
what’s the steps of immmigration to canada
October 2nd, 2008 at 2:52 am
HI, i am from nicaragua and i want to live and work in canada i need as soon as possible because i am married and i don’t have a job. i am christian and i love God and also i would like to preach in that country…
MAY GOD BLESS YOU…
October 6th, 2008 at 10:02 am
i am an afghan and iam living in pakistan and i lost my house during the taliban regim in kabul and i lost my father he was working in undp office and then me and my mom came to pakistan and after 2 years i lost my mom and still living in pakistan and iam an engilsh teacher and i worked 5 hours in Market plz help me and i realy need for ur helping i want worked in your contery and sarved your contery.