Permanent Residence (PR)

Family reunification is one of the pillars of the Canadian immigration system.  Both Canadian citizens and permanent residents are able to sponsor family members for PR in Canada.

Here is the list of programs that are focused on reuniting family members.

1. Spousal Sponsorship
2. Dependent Child Sponsorship
3. Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications from skilled workers.

There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry:

1. Canadian Experience Class
2. Federal Skilled Worker Program
3. Federal Skilled Trades Program

The Express Entry process is a points-based system called a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Points are allotted based on skills, experience, employment history, and provincial/territorial nomination.

If you’re eligible for one of the above programs, you can also apply through Express Entry for the Provincial Nominee Program. If you’re nominated, you will receive an additional 600 points 

Permanent Residents should only apply for a PR card if:

• your card has expired or will expire in less than 9 months
• your card is lost, stolen, or destroyed
• you didn’t receive your card within 180 days of immigrating to Canada
• you need to update your card to:
  • legally change your name
  • change your citizenship
  • change your gender designation
  • correct your date of birth