Permanent Residency Canada
Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) is an immigration status that allows you to settle in Canada indefinitely. As a PR holder, you enjoy most of the rights of Canadian citizens (except voting and holding certain public offices), including:
Applying for Canada PR is a legal process governed by the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and various federal and provincial immigration streams.
As a PR holder, you enjoy most of the rights of Canadian citizens (except voting and holding certain public offices).
Canada offers multiple PR pathways, each suited to specific profiles:
This is a points-based, federal system that manages PR applications for skilled workers. It includes three major programs:
Advantages
The most common PR path for Indian applicants is Express Entry. It involves a two-stage process:
Factors that increase CRS:
Canada PR requires you to demonstrate genuine ability to support yourself (and family) after landing — unless you qualify under CEC or certain job offer/PNP exemptions.
| Family Size | CAD Required | Approx. INR* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (You) | $15,263 | ~₹10,40,000 |
| 2 | $19,001 | ~₹12,95,000 |
| 3 | $23,360 | ~₹15,90,000 |
| 4 | $28,362 | ~₹19,30,000 |
| 5 | $32,168 | ~₹21,90,000 |
| 6 | $36,280 | ~₹24,70,000 |
| 7 | $40,392 | ~₹27,50,000 |
| Each additional | +$4,112 | ~₹2,80,000 |
Money must be liquid and verifiable — bank statements, investment accounts, or official letters. Borrowed funds without clear repayment sources may be rejected.
| Fee Type | CAD | Approx. INR* |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee – Principal Applicant | $950 | ~₹6,50,000 |
| Processing Fee – Spouse | $950 | ~₹6,50,000 |
| Right of PR Fee (RPRF) – Principal | $575 | ~₹3,90,000 |
| Right of PR Fee – Spouse | $575 | ~₹3,90,000 |
| Biometrics Fee (per person) | $85 | ~₹5,800 |
| Biometrics Family Cap | $170 | ~₹11,600 |
| Dependent Child (per child) | $260 | ~₹17,800 |
*INR equivalents are approximate based on exchange rates and may vary at the time of conversion.
These are mandatory but paid to third-party providers.
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No. A valid job offer helps your CRS score but is not mandatory for most Express Entry streams.
Yes. Provided it is skilled (NOC TEER 0/1/2/3) and validated.
There is no fixed cutoff; IRCC issues ITAs based on draw results and competition — but higher CRS increases chances significantly.
Express Entry PR often completes within ~6 months after application submission; provincial programs vary widely.
Yes - after meeting residency requirements (usually 3 out of 5 years), you may apply for Canadian citizenship.
Yes - all applicants and eligible family members must pass security, criminal, and health checks.
Yes — spouses and dependents can be included in a single PR application.
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