A Canadian Permanent Resident is a person who has been granted Permanent Residence in Canada by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through one of several immigration programs.Some of the programs that you can check if you’re eligible for include: • Economic immigration • Refugee/ humanitarian program • Family class sponsorship • Business immigration
There are various programs through which a person can become a Permanent Resident of Canada. Each program has different IRCC requirements and you must meet these requirements to obtain Permanent Residency. Some programs you can check to see if you are eligible are: Economic Immigration Federal skilled workers Federal skilled trades program Atlantic immigration pilot program Provincial nominee program Canadian experience class Business Immigration Self-employed persons Start-up visa Quebec business immigration Family Class Sponsorship Spouse, partner or children sponsorship Parents and grandparents sponsorship Humanitarian and refugee programs Note that you can become a Permanent Resident even if you have a student permit or work permit. Simply apply for Permanent Residency through a program for which you are eligible.
