What is permanent residency in Canada? | PR Status

You have probably heard about permanent residency in Canada, but what is it? When can you call yourself a Permanent Resident or a PR? What are the benefits and obligations of a person who holds the PR status? Let’s explore the answers to these questions. Of course, I’ll do my best to answer these questions concisely.

What is permanent residency in Canada?

Permanent residency means you are neither a foreign national nor a Canadian citizen. Of course, you need to apply for the PR status by immigrating to Canada. There are many ways to immigrate, but here are some of the main options:

Of course, the list is not comprehensive. Consequently, you may read my article on this subject or book a consultation session.

What are the benefits of permanent residency in Canada?

As a permanent resident, you could enjoy the following benefits. Nonetheless, these are available to you only if you do not lose your status:

Please note that this list is not comprehensive. Moreover, it does not cover exceptional situations.

What are your obligations as a PR?

Gaining permanent residency in Canada comes with some obligations. For example, you must spend at least 40% of your time in Canada. We call this residency obligation. As a permanent resident, you must spend 730 days out of every five years in Canada. However, some exceptions apply. Moreover, you could lose your PR status if one or more of the following inadmissibility grounds apply to you:

You could lose your permanent residency if you do not respect your obligations. However, you could apply for citizenship down the road if you do.

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    This article has been expertly crafted by Al Parsai, a distinguished Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (L3 RCIC-IRB – Unrestricted Practice) hailing from vibrant Toronto, Canada. Al's academic achievements include an esteemed role as an adjunct professor at prestigious Queen's University Law School and Ashton College, as well as a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from York University. A respected member of CICC and CAPIC organizations, Al's insights are further enriched by his experience as the dynamic CEO of Parsai Immigration Services. Guiding thousands of applicants from over 55 countries through the immigration process since 2011, Al's articles offer a wealth of invaluable knowledge for readers.