Canadian Permanent Residency

Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) enables eligible foreign nationals to live, work, and study in Canada on a long‑term basis, subject to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements. As Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) at Green Acres Immigration, we provide authorized guidance to help applicants understand and navigate IRCC’s permanent residence pathways.

Main PR Pathways

1. Express Entry
IRCC’s points‑based system for skilled workers, managing applications under:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program

  • Canadian Experience Class

2. Family class sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor certain eligible family members under IRCC’s family class programs, including:

  • Spouses, common‑law partners, and dependent children

  • Parents and grandparents, when the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) intake is opened by IRCC through an invitation process

3. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
Provinces and territories may nominate candidates whose skills align with regional economic needs, through streams for:

  • Skilled workers

  • Semi‑skilled workers

  • International graduates

4. Business and economic programs
For eligible business persons and self‑employed individuals, including:

  • Start‑up Visa Program

  • Self‑employed persons programs

  • Provincial entrepreneur and investor streams

General PR Requirements

Regardless of the pathway, applicants must generally:

  1. Meet the program‑specific criteria for education, qualified work experience, and language proficiency.

  2. Demonstrate access to sufficient settlement funds where required by IRCC.

  3. Complete an immigration medical examination with an IRCC‑designated panel physician, if requested.

  4. Provide police certificates from relevant countries of residence and not be inadmissible for criminality or security reasons.

  5. Be otherwise admissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, including with respect to health, financial, and misrepresentation provisions.

PR Application Process Overview

While each program has its own procedures, permanent residence applications typically involve:

  1. Program assessment – Identifying which PR pathway(s) you may qualify for, based on current IRCC criteria.

  2. Document preparation – Collecting required documents such as valid travel documents, educational credentials and assessments (where applicable), language test results from IRCC‑approved providers, employment reference letters, proof of funds (if required), police certificates, and medical exam results.

  3. Electronic submission – Completing the necessary forms and uploading documents through IRCC’s secure online system, and paying applicable government fees.

  4. Biometrics – Providing fingerprints and photographs at an authorized collection point when biometrics are required.

  5. IRCC review – An officer assesses the application against the legislation, regulations, and program instructions, and may request additional information or documents.

How We Assist

s Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, we provide services that include:

  • Reviewing your circumstances against current IRCC program criteria.

  • Advising on potential permanent residence pathways that may be available to you.

  • Assisting with organizing and reviewing documentation for completeness and consistency.

  • Preparing and submitting applications in accordance with IRCC requirements.

  • Assisting with responses to IRCC requests for additional information or documentation.

Regulatory Disclaimer

We are licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Immigration laws and policies change frequently. The information on this website is for general guidance only and does not guarantee any outcome. Please consult the official IRCC website and schedule a consultation with us for professional advice.