Why apply for a Canada PR?

• Welcoming 1.5 Million PRs by 2025
• Over 1 Million job vacancies.
• Issued 4.8 lakh Canada PR visas in 2024.
• Earn 5 to 8 times your current salary.
• Free Education for your children.

About Canada Permanent Residence

Canada is one of the best countries in the world to immigrate to, and Canadian immigration is the most popular choice among aspiring immigrants. Migrate to Canada to live, work, study, or do business. The country combines a multicultural atmosphere, promising opportunities for career building, access to world-class education, and the benefits of a developed economy and social ecosystem.

Canada is known for being the most welcoming country for immigrants worldwide. In 2022, Canada welcomed 437,180 new immigrants and is planning to get a total of 1.5 million immigrants by 2025.

Canada immigration has many pathways that enable immigrants to get permanent residency in this beautiful country. From reaching Canada on a Canada work visa or a Canada student visa to becoming a Canada PR visa holder, the journey of calling Canada your new home is fascinating. You, too, can try the most popular Canada immigration pathway, the Canada Express Entry or the Canada Provincial Nominee Program to become a Canadian permanent resident.

Major cities in Canada

• Toronto is the most populous city in Canada.
• Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
• Montreal is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. This imposing metropolis is an important business and urban sector.
• Vancouver has quite a high quality of life and is a famed tourist destination too.
• Halifax is Nova Scotia's capital and the Atlantic Provinces' economic center.

Canada Immigration Level Plan 2023-2025

People like to immigrate to Canada because it has millions of job opportunities, easy citizenship policies, good quality of life, hundreds of immigration pathways, and many more. Also, the country is planning to welcome 1.5 million newcomers by 2025 and to invest $1.6 billion in their settlement.

Immigration Class	2023	2024	2025
Economic	2,66,210	2,81,135	3,01,250
Family	1,06,500	114000	1,18,000
Refugee	76,305	76,115	72,750
Humanitarian	15,985	13,750	8000
Total	465,000	485,000	500,000

 

Canada PR Requirements

• Age: Candidates must be aged 18 years and above
• Educational Qualifications: Candidates must possess a certain level of relevant educational qualifications in order to apply for Canada PR.
• Language Proficiency: Applicants must have an English proficiency of IELTS (6+) or CLB (4+).
• Work Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required to apply for Canada PR. The years of experience vary on the applicant's skills and whether the applicant has a Canadian educational degree or work experience.
• Canadian Job Offer: Applicants need a job offer from a Canadian employer to get considered for the PR.

After you submit your application, the Canadian immigration authorities make a decision based on the above factors and additional factors like Police verification certificates, Medical certificates, and Background checks.

 

Most in-demand jobs in Canada

Below are the details on the occupations in demand in Canada for 2024:

Occupation	Average Salary paid
Information Technology	100,000 CAD
HR	89,000 CAD
Engineering	92,000 CAD
Sales & Marketing	80,000 CAD
Health care	95804 CAD
Finance & Accounting	69,000 CAD

Canada PR Points

One needs 67 points to successfully enter the Express Entry pool. These points can be scored on the basis of various factors. You can use Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator to check yours.             

Factors that affect	Score points
Age	Maximum 12 points
Education	Maximum 25 points
Language Proficiency	Maximum 28 points (English and/or French)
Work Experience	Maximum 15 points
Adaptability	Maximum of 10 points
Arranged employment	Additional 10 points (not mandatory).

Important Announcement:

PTE Core (Pearson Test of English) is now accepted for Express Entry Programs:

As per the announcement, the PTE Core, the Pearson Test of English, is now officially accepted and approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry programs. PTE Core is a computer-based test that combines three assessments of general speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills in one test.

CLB level and points awarded:

The CLB level of an individual can be followed as follows:

Express Entry Program: Federal Skilled Worker Program

Language Test: PTE Core: Pearson Test of English

First official language (maximum 24 points) for Main Applicant:

CLB Level	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing	Points per ability
7	68-75	60-70	60-68	69-78	4
8	76-83	71-81	69-77	79-87	5
9	84-88	82-88	78-87	88-89	6
10 and above	89+	89+	88+	90+	6

How to get Canada PR

There are many ways through which you can settle in Canada. Canada has many programs or pathways to welcome immigrants to the country that are based on their education, work experience, English proficiency, etc. The candidates are then allotted Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores based on these criteria. The minimum CRS score varies from time to time based on the number of employment requirements in the country.

The pathways are Canada Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, Family Sponsorship, and Start-up visa. Each of these pathways has been explained one by one for a better understanding:

Canada Express Entry

Canada Express Entry is an online immigration application management system that receives applications from skilled workers. Under Express Entry, three sub-programs are mentioned below:

• Canada Experience Class: These are for those candidates with Canadian work experience.
• Federal Skilled Worker Program: The program is for skilled workers from outside Canada and is eligible to immigrate to the country.
• Federal Skilled Trades Program: This program is for skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade.

After the candidates submit their applications, a profile is created in the Canada Express Entry system and sent into the Express Entry pool. Then the candidates from the Express Entry pool will be invited as and when a requirement comes up at the federal or provincial level. After this, the immigration candidates can apply for a Canada PR visa.

Latest Canada Draws in 2024

63315 Invitations Issued  From Jan 2024 to date in the year
Express Entry/province Draw	January	February	March	April	Total
Express Entry	3,280	16,110	7305	5,780	32,475
Alberta	130	157	75	48	410
British Columbia	974	812	634	170	2,590
Manitoba	698	282	104	363	1,447
Ontario	8,122	6,638	11,092		25,852
Prince Edward Island	134	223	83	66	506
Saskatchewan	0	0	35		35
Total	13,338	24,222	19,328	6,427	63,315

 

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Canadian provinces hold Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws to take up skilled workers for their provinces. These draws are held only when a vacancy arises in that particular Canadian province. Each Canadian province has its own PNP.

Provincial Nominee Program searches for skilled workers who can meet the demands of the respective provincial labor market. There are many other criteria that the candidates have to satisfy to get nominated under the PNP of a specific province:

• Candidates must intend to live in the province
• They must have relevant work experience and skills
• One must have the basic educational qualification required for the job

Every PNP has its streams to cater to different types of candidates for immigration, such as:

• Skilled workers
• Students
• Semi-skilled workers
• Business people

The PNP draws are conducted to choose candidates from various sources like the Express Entry pool. The candidates that receive a PNP nomination score an additional 600 CRS points in the Express Entry system.

Month	Province	No. of draws	No. of candidates
July	Alberta	3	304
	BC	4	746
	Manitoba	3	1744
	Ontario	4	1904
	PEI	1	106
	Quebec	1	1633
	Saskatchewan	1	35
June	Alberta	5	479
	BC	4	717
	Manitoba	3	1716
	Ontario	3	3177
	PEI	3	309
	Quebec	1	1006
	Saskatchewan	1	500
May	BC	5	854
	Manitoba	2	1065
	Ontario	5	6890
	Quebec	1	802
	Saskatchewan	2	2076
	PEI	2	280
April	Alberta	4	405
	BC	4	678
	Manitoba	3	1631
	Ontario	5	1184
	Quebec	1	1020
	Saskatchewan	1	1067
	PEI	1	189
March	Alberta	1	134
	BC	4	968
	Manitoba	2	1163
	New Brunswick	1	144
	Ontario	6	3906
	PEI	3	303
	Quebec	2	1636
	Saskatchewan	2	550
February	Ontario	4	3183
	Manitoba	2	891
	Saskatchewan	1	421
	British Columbia	4	909
	PEI	1	228
	Alberta	1	100
January	Ontario	6	3591
	Manitoba	2	658
	Saskatchewan	1	50
	British Columbia	5	1122
	PEI	2	223
Total		123	52,697

How to apply for Canada PR?

STEP 1: Express Entry profile creation

STEP 2: Get your ECA

STEP 3: Complete your language ability test scores

STEP 4: Evaluate your CRS score

STEP 5: Apply for the PNP program

STEP 6: Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)

STEP 7: Apply for Canada Visa

STEP 8: Fly to Canada

Canada PR visa costs

The overall cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.

Program	Applicants	Current fees (April 2022– March 2024)	New fees (April 2024–March 2026)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$515	$575
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Principal applicant	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	Principal applicant	$1,625	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsorship fee	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored principal applicant	$490	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner)	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Protected persons	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Permit holders	Principal applicant	$335	$375

Proof Of Funds For Canada PR

Candidates who are migrating to Canada should provide sufficient Proof of funds called settlement funds to prove they have required funds to stay and their dependent can reside with them in Canada. Basically they can support their dependent till they earn in the country.Bank letters as proof of funds is required to submit as an official document.The proof of funds vary depending on the applicant and their family members. 

Number of family members	Current Funds Required	Funds required (in Canadian dollars) Coming into effect May 28, 2024
1	CAD 13,757	CAD 14,690
2	CAD 17,127	CAD 18,288
3	CAD 21,055	CAD 22,483
4	CAD 25,564	CAD 27,297
5	CAD 28,994	CAD 30,690
6	CAD 32,700	CAD 34,917
7	CAD 36,407	CAD 38,875
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member	CAD 3,706	CAD 3,958

 

Canada PR Processing Time

Canada PR visa takes a minimum of 6 to 8 months to process. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months.

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