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Why apply for Canada PR?

  • 1.1 Million PRs to be given by 2027
  • Invites 4.85 Lakh Canada PRs in 2024
  • Earn 5 x times your current salary
  • Free education for your children
  • Gain access to the Universal Healthcare system

 

Canada Permanent Residency (PR)

A Canada PR visa is a direct pathway to permanent Canadian residency status. A Canada PR visa has a validity of five years, during which the visa holder can reside, learn, and work in the country. Individuals who have lived in Canada with a PR visa for a minimum of 4 years qualify to apply for Canadian citizenship upon fulfilling the eligibility.

If you are an international student or a foreign worker, you must specifically apply for a Canada PR visa. If you are a refugee from a different country, you must seek approval from the IRCC and then apply for the PR.

 

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Canada PR process

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria and the requirements can apply for the Canada PR within seven simple steps.

Canada offers five different pathways that can be chosen via Canada PR.

 

Quick facts: Canada maintained a monthly average of 23,000 new PR landings annually.

 

Benefits of Canada PR

You can avail of multiple benefits with a Canada PR visa.

Some of the benefits are listed below –

  • Qualify to apply for citizenship in Canada upon fulfilling the eligibility.
  • Can reside, seek employment, or pursue your studies in any part of Canada.
  • Access to healthcare and social concessions that Canadian natives exercise.
  • Seek protection as per Canadian law.
  • Can travel freely to and from Canada.
  • Can establish a business in Canada upon eligibility.

 

Eligibility for Canada PR

The basic Canada PR eligibility is to score at least 67 points for a Canada PR visa.

Below is the list of scoring factors to fulfill the eligibility requirements.

  • Work experience
  • Age
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Employment status


Candidates must be associated with the Canadian province to apply for a PR visa via the PNP program. You can study in that particular province or even seek employment there. Candidates with an employment contract from a province-based employer can apply via the PNP program.  

A compulsory 67 out of 100 points are required to qualify under the program:

  • Age: Candidates aged 18-35 receive a maximum score, while those below 35 receive a lesser score.
  • Education: The candidate must have an educational qualification higher than the Canadian secondary education standards.  
  • Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of work experience is required, and well-experienced candidates receive more points. Your occupation should be included in skill type 0, A, or B of NOC (national occupational classification). Language proficiency: You should have a band score of 6 in IELTS.
  • Employment status: Candidates receive 10 points if they have a valid job offer from an employer. 
  • Adaptability: Candidates who wish to get their spouse to migrate to Canada along with them are given an additional 10 points.

 

Canada PR requirements

The checklist for Canada PR requirements is given below. You can sort out the arrangements prior to applying for Canada PR –

  • 67 points in the points grid
  • Must be below the age of 40 years
  • ECA 
  • IELTS score/ PTE score
  • Canada's Proof of Funds
  • A valid job offer (not mandatory)

 

How to Apply for Canada PR?

UAE expats interested in a Canada PR visa must fulfill the eligibility criteria and the requirements. 

You can follow the simple steps given below to submit your Canada PR from Dubai:

Step 1: Get your language proficiency test results via IELTS and obtain the needed eligibility score before starting the Canada PR application process. 

Step 2: Apply as per the requirements of your chosen immigration program. 

Step 3: Present the original copies of the requirements. 

(Note: work experience & education related requirements need prior verification)  

Step 4: Sort out the requirements and Canada's proof of funds. Arrange for the police clearance certification and medical certificate.

Step 5:  Sort out the additional requirements that can be asked for during the examination conducted by the immigration officer. 

Step 6: You will be sent a confirmation regarding your Canada PR status and will acquire a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) card.

Step 7: Register for the PR card and migrate to the Canadian country. 

 

Canada ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

  • The first step to applying for Canada PR is to use the ECA (educational credential assessment) if you have pursued your education outside Canada.
  • An ECA proves that your educational expertise equals a Canadian academic credential (secondary and post-secondary education).
  • ECA is mandatory to apply for the Canada PR via the express entry program. The ECA testifies that your international educational qualifications equal Canadian academic credentials.
  • The classifications of PR applicants that require an ECA are given below –
  • Candidates who have finished their education outside Canada plan to apply for a Canada PR via the FSWP.
  • Applicants that require scoring points for the education that is pursued their education outside Canada.
  • Candidates accompanying their partner/spouse to Canada also require an ECA to get education scores that can contribute to the Canada pr.
  • An ECA is required mainly for higher educational certificates like a master's degree. Candidates with more than two certificates will need an ECA certificate for both, provided they need credentials for the certificates.  

 

There are a few designated organizations that manage and supervise the issuance of ECA certificates.

 

The list of institutions that can give you the ECA is mentioned below –

  • World education services (date designated: April 17, 2013)
  • Comparative education service – the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (date established: April 17, 2013)
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (date established: April 17, 2013)
  • International qualifications assessment service (date specified: August 6, 2015)
  • International credential evaluation service (date specified: August 6, 2015)
  • Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for doctors) (date established: April 17, 2013)
  • Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for pharmacists) (date established: January 6, 2014).

 

(Note: IRCC only accepts ECAs that were issued on or after the date of the authorization of the designated organizations.)

 

ECA Fees

MCC – Medical Council of Canada

2023

Applicable to

Account Registration

310

All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee

Document fee (SVR)

190

A document fee is charged per each medical credential document submitted for (SVR) source verification request

Translation fee

140

A translation fee is charged per page to be translated (non-refundable)

ECA report fee

120

Education credential assessment report fee

Cancellation and reimbursement fee on (document evaluation)

65

If the document has not yet been processed by MCC, a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the document fee.

 

*The organization you chose for the ECA must depend on your type of occupation.

 

Canada PR rights

The table given below lists the do's and don'ts that a Canada PR visa holder has –

Do’s

Don’ts

Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage.

Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office.

Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada.

Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance.

Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law.

 

 

Canada PR through Express Entry

Candidates applying for Canada PR via the express entry program must use a points-based system.

The Express Entry system is further divided into three major categories –

Overseas skilled workers can apply via the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for a Canada PR. This immigration category was introduced in 2015 to support skilled workers to visit and settle in Canada.

 

Latest Canada Draws in 2024

158,976 Invitations Issued from Jan 2024 to date in 2024
Express Entry/ Province Draw Jan Feb Mar April May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
Express Entry 3280 16110 7305 9275 5985 1,499 25,125 10,384 5911 5961 5507 1476 97,818
Alberta 130 157 75 48 139 73 63 82 22 302 1474 NA 2565
British Columbia 974 812 634 170 308 287 484 622 638 759 148 21 5857
Manitoba 698 282 104 363 1565 667 287 645 554 487 553 NA 6205
Ontario 8122 6638 11092 211 0 646 5925 2665 6952 3035 NA NA 45286
Prince Edward Island 134 223 83 66 6 75 86 57 48 91 59 NA 928
Saskatchewan 13 0 35 15 0 120 13 13 89 19 NA NA 317
Total 13,351 24,222 19,328 10,148 8,003 3,367 31,983 14,468 14214 10654 7,741 1,497 1,58,976

 

Canada Express Entry Draws in 2023

The IRCC held a total of 41 Express Entry Draws in 2023 and issued 110,266 invitations. 

Draw no.

Date

Immigration program

Invitations issued

CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited

274

December 8, 2023

STEM occupations (2023-1)

5,900

481

273

December 7, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

1000

470

272

December 6, 2023

All Program draw

4,750

561

271

October 26, 2023

Healthcare occupations (2023-1)

3,600

431

270

October 25, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

300

486

269

October 24, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

1,548

776

268

October 10, 2023

All Program draw

3,725

500

267

September 28, 2023

Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1)

600

354

266

September 27, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

500

472

265

September 26, 2023

All Program draw

3,000

504

264

September 20, 2023

Transport occupations (2023-1)

1,000

435

263

September 19, 2023

All Program draw

3,200

531

262

August 15, 2023

All Program draw

4,300

496

261

August 3, 2023

Trade occupations (2023-1)

1,500

388

260

August 2, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

800

435

259

August 01, 2023

All Program draw

2000

517

258

July 12, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

3800

375

257

July 11, 2023

All Program draw

800

505

256

July 7, 2023

French language proficiency (2023-1)

2300

439

255

July 6, 2023

Healthcare occupations (2023-1)

1500

463

254

July 5, 2023

STEM occupations (2023-1)

500

486

253

July 4, 2023

All Program draw

700

511

252

June 28, 2023

Healthcare occupations (2023-1)

500

476

251

June 27, 2023

All Program draw

4300

486

250

June 8, 2023

All Program draw

4800

486

249

May 24, 2023

All Program draw

4800

488

248

May 10, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

589

691

247

April 26, 2023

All Program draw

3500

483

246

April 12, 2023

All Program draw

3500

486

245

March 29, 2023

All Program draw

7000

481

244

March 23, 2023

All Program draw

7000

484

243

March 15, 2023

All Program draw

7000

490

242

March 1, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

667

748

241

February 15, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

699

791

240

February 2, 2023

Federal Skilled Worker

3300

489

239

February 1, 2023

Provincial Nominee Program

893

733

238

January 18, 2023

All Program draw

5500

490

237

January 11, 2023

All Program draw

5500

507

 

Canada PR through PNP

80 PNP programs are offered by Canada that come with different sets of eligibility criteria.

The PNP draws help the provinces achieve their target of immigration requirements by facilitating jobs for skilled workers who can fill the in-demand occupations and labor shortages.

The common factor in most PNP programs is that the candidates must have some association with the province regarding employment or education.

Some of the most notable and well-known PNP programs for Canada PR are –

 

Jobs in Canada for ex-pats in UAE

As per the recent StatCan reports, there are over 1 million job opportunities in Canada for skilled overseas professionals.

The table given below lists Canada's most in-demand job professions with average salaries.

Occupation

The average salary in CAD

Sales representative

$52,000 to $64,000

Accountant

$63,000 to $75,000

Engineering project manager

$74,000 to $92,000

Business analyst

$73,000 to $87,000

IT Project manager

$92,000 to $114,000

Account manager

$75,000 to $92,000

Software engineer

$83,000 to $99,000

Human resources

$59,000 to $71,000

Customer service representative

$37,000 to $43,000

Administrative assistant

$37,000 to $46,000

 

Canada PR Cost from UAE

The table given below has a complete breakdown of Canada PR cost:

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 migrating to Canada are required to provide proof of funds, also known as the settlement funds to show that they have the required funds to support their stay in the country. 

The table given below has the updated list of proof of funds required for Canada PR:

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

The Canada processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months.

The Canada PR visa processing time usually depends on the immigration program that you choose.

*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you will have to apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.

 

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