Features

Canada PR

Canada Work Permit

Eligibility Criteria

• Score 67 points or above in the Comprehensive Ranking System
• Be 18 to 35 years old
• Education credentials must be equivalent to Canadian higher secondary education or more
• At least 1 year of full-time work experience in Canada
• A minimum score of CLB 7 in English or French language proficiency tests

The candidate must be:
• Below 45 years of age
• Have a job offer letter authorized by the Canadian employer with a positive LMIA report
• Have work experience of at least 2 years in jobs listed under NOC category of TEER Level 0, 1, 2, or 3

Pathways

• Canada Express Entry

• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

• Quebec Selected Workers Program

• ICT Program

• Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

• Family Sponsorship

• Investor Program

• Start-up visa

• Study Permit

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

The pathways for obtaining a Canada work permit are:
• International Experience Canada (IEC)
• Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP)
• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
• Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
• Closed Work Permit

Sponsorship Option for Spouses and Dependents

Spouse and dependents below 18  years of age are eligible for Canada PR

Spouse and dependents below 18 years of age are eligible for sponsorship to come to Canada

Residency Requirements

Permanent Residents must live in Canada for at least 730 days for every 5 years

Applicants should be present in Canada to apply for the work permit

Applying for Citizenship

Permanent Residents can apply for Canada citizenship after 3 years within 5 years of stay in Canada.

Canada Work Permit cannot directly apply for citizenship. They must gain the required work experience and fulfil other requirements to apply for the Canada PR visa. After gaining permanent residency they can apply for citizenship, provided they fulfil all the other requirements.

Sponsorships Option for Other Family Members

Permanent Residents can sponsor other family members (parents, grandparents, etc.)

Work permit holders can sponsor parents, grandparents, orphaned sibling, or other relatives to come to Canada

Work Permit for Spouses

Spouses can legally work in Canada

Spouses of Canada Work Permit holder are eligible to work in Canada.

Taxes

Tax regulations are applicable on the income in Canada

Canadian taxing policies are applicable on income gained in Canada

Benefits

• Authorization to live and work in Canada
• Access to free universal healthcare and education
• Freedom to work anywhere in Canada in diverse industries
• Eligible to apply for Canada Citizenship after 5 years

The benefits offered to Canada Work Permit holders are:
• Work in Canada with the employer you have specified in your work permit application.
• Sponsor your family to migrate to Canada
• Shortest route to settle in Canada.
• Travel anywhere in Canada.
• Access free universal healthcare.
• Enjoy the retirement benefits.

Processing Fee

The processing fee for a Canada PR application is CAD 950

The processing fee for the Canada work permit is CAD 155

Processing Time

The processing time for Canada PR is 6 to 8 months

The processing time for the Canadian work permit is 6 to 12 weeks

Validity

The validity of Canada PR is 5 years.

The Canada work permit is generally valid for 1 to 2 years

Visa Free Countries

Canada PR holders can travel visa-free to 26 countries

Canadian work permit holders require a visa to travel to other countries