
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.
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.
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
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