PERMANENT RESIDENCY

Do you want to make Canada your new home? Becoming a permanent resident means you can live and work in Canada without any time limit on their stay.

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If you are a permanent resident you have certain rights and obligations you must meet to maintain your status. Eventually, if certain requirements are met, you can apply to become a Canadian citizen. Permanent residency is granted through the Government’s economic and non-economic classes. If you belong to one of these categories, and meet the requirements, you may be able eligible to apply for permanent residency status.

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Economic classes

• Federal skilled workers

• Quebec skilled workers

• Provincial nominees

• Entrepreneurs and self-employed persons

• Canadian experience class

• Federal skilled trades class

• Investors

• Start-up business class

• Caring for children and caring for people with high medical needs classes

• Immigrant Investor Venture Capital class

• Live-in caregivers in Canada

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

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Non-economic classes

• Members of the family class

• Adoptions

• Spouse or common-law partner in Canada

• Humanitarian and compassionate consideration

• Protected persons

• Temporary resident permit holders