Canada PR or Australia PR: Which is easy to get?

Permanent residence refers to the legal status granted to foreign nationals who wish to live and work in the country permanently. Canada and Australia are popular choices for PRs among foreign nationals. Both countries have different eligibility requirements and processes for selecting candidates for permanent residency. After gaining permanent residency status, individuals can reside in the country for a maximum of 5 years, even qualifying for citizenship after fulfilling the eligibility.
 

With a Canada PR, you can live and work in the country for up to 5 years. To qualify for a PR in Canada, you must have scored at least 67 points on the CRS tool. Individuals scoring 65 points through the Skills Assessment can be eligible for Australia PR. An Australia PR visa lets you reside and work in the country for a maximum of 5 years.
 

According to the latest Canada Immigration Levels Plan, Canada plans to grant permanent residency to 500,000 immigrants by the end of 2025. On the other hand, Australia announced the issuing of 185,000 PRs through the Migration Levels Plan.
 

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Differences between Canada PR vs. Australia PR

The differences between Canada PR and Australia PR are given in the table below:

Feature	Canada PR	Australia PR
Application Systems	Express Entry	Australia Skills Assessment
Eligibility Criteria	· A score of 67 points and above in the Canada points grid	· A score of 65 points and above in the Australian points grid
	· Must be under 40 years	· Must be under 45 years of age
		· Assessment of skills
	· IELTS / PTE proficiency	· Have proof of IELTS or PTE
	· Required educational qualifications	· Valid Health insurance
	· Proof of sufficient funds	· Clear criminal record
	· A valid Canadian job offer
Ranking System	Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)	Points-based Skill select ranking
Invitation Process	Candidates are invited based on CRS scores	Candidates are invited based on Expression of Interest
PR Pathways	The pathways are:	The pathways for Australia PR are given below:
	• Federal Skilled Worker Program	• Subclass 189 visa
	• Federal Skilled Trades Program	• Subclass 190
	• Canadian Experience Class	• Business Innovation Stream
	· Provincial Nominee Program	• Investor stream
	· Quebec Immigration	• Subclass 891 visa
	· Atlantic Immigration Program	• Graduate work visa
	· Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)	• Professional Year Program (PYP)
	· Agri-Food Immigration Pilot	• GTI (Global Talent Independent Program)
	· Home Child Care Provider Pilot	• Australia parent visa
	· Home Support Worker Pilot
Benefits	The benefits of Canada PR are given below:	The benefits of Australia PR are given below:
	• Avail of free universal healthcare and education	· Work and study in Australia
	• Apply for Canada Citizenship after living in Canada for 3 out of 5 years as a permanent resident	· Avail of Australia's free national health scheme, Medicare
	• Liberty to work in any province in Canada	· Apply for Australian citizenship after 4 years
		· Work in New Zealand
Cost of Living (per annum)	CAD 18,340	AUD 20,000
Processing Time	6-8 months	6.5 to 8 months
Processing Fee	CAD 950	AUD 4,770

 

 

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