Canada PR - Eligibility, Pathways and Benefits

Canada PR Points Requirements 

In order to obtain a permanent resident status, you need to meet certain points requirements.

67 points: To become eligible for a Canada PR visa, you must score at least 67 points out of 100 on the selection factor point grid. Also, if you are moving with your spouse, you can gain additional points. 

Benefits of Permanent Residency in Canada 

Eligibility Criteria for Canada PR Visa  

• Age Criteria - You must be at least eighteen years old in order to be eligible for immigration to Canada. Applicants above 45 receive a low score due to age criteria. If you are under 18, you can still qualify if you travel with a family who sponsors it for you. 
• Educational requirements - To be eligible for immigration to Canada, you need to hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Even without a degree, you can be considered qualified if you show that you have completed an education equivalent to four years of university study in Canada. You will need to submit official documentation in order to verify your academic background. 
• Language Proficiency - You must prove your language proficiency in French or English. To be able to prove your language proficiency, one should enroll in a language test such as the IELTS or CELPIP (the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program). A score of at least CLB 6 or higher is the requirement. 
• Work Experience - You need to have at least one year of work experience in a skilled field in order to be eligible for Canada PR Vsa. Work categorized as skill type 0/A /B on the NOC list is considered as  skilled employment. Professors in universities, financial analysts, computer programmers, and civil engineers are a few examples of skilled workers. 

Canada PR Document Requirements

Below is the checklist of the documents you need to gather before you apply for Canada PR.

1. Valid Passport.
2. Proof of funds.
3. Government-issued identification card.
4. Language test results.
5. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
6. Sponsorship letter.
7. Personal identification letter.
8. Recommendation letter.
9. Other documents may be required depending on the immigration pathway you have chosen.

Canada PR Process 

The PR process is long and takes around 1 year to complete. Below is the step-by-step description that you must follow.

Step 1: Take a language test

You must take a language test and try to score the required and maximum points. The popular language tests are IELTS, PTE, etc.  

Step 2: Gather your foreign credential assessment 

If you want to study at a foreign university, you need to submit an ECA report, i.e., the Educational Credential Assessment report, which determines whether your studies are equivalent to Canadian standards. 

Step 3: Create an Express Entry profile 

Once you get your language proficiency results in tests like IELTS or PTE, you need to file your application in the Express Entry system. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) will assess your profile and allot points out of 1200. 

Step 4: Receive an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR

After you have created your Express Entry profile and fulfilled all the requirements, you must receive an invitation to apply for Canada PR. Candidates who receive a maximum score in the Express Entry pool are invited to apply.  

Step 5: Apply for Canada PR 

Once you receive your invitation, you can proceed further and fulfill the requirements. 

Processing Time of a Canada PR Visa 

• The Verification Process
• Time taken for documentation
• Additional requirements of the province

Canada Immigration: Pathways To Obtain PR Visa

Canada PR via EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAM  

• Federal Skilled Workers Program 
• Federal Trades Workers Program 
• Canadian Experience Class

 

Canada PR via PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP) 

PNP is considered as the second-best pathway to obtaining a Permanent Residency. For all the candidates who are not able to qualify the criterias of Express Entry, can still apply to immigrate to Canada via PNP.

Every province and territory participating in this program has its own requirements for each individual applying for PR. You must first fulfill the prerequisites of the province or area you are interested in. After being nominated, you can submit a PR application. The nomination requirements vary by province and territory. 

Provinces invite applicants according to their economic needs. The main PNP programs are- 

 

1. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program - Workers and entrepreneurs are the two primary categories comprise the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

 

2. Ontario Immigration Nominee Program - Foreign workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs who meet the requirements of education, training, and experience and intend to become permanent residents of Ontario may nominate themselves through the OINP.

 

 3. British Columbia PNP - Entrepreneur Immigration and Skills Immigration streams are the two main streams of BC PNP. These streams are then further categorized into skilled laborers, recent graduates from abroad, and other professionals. 

 

 4. Manitoba PNP - The province of Manitoba offers several immigration streams for qualified people and their families who want to come to work and live there permanently. 

 

5. New Brunswick PNP - This stream is targeted towards skilled workers, international graduates and entrepreneurs. Through this stream, the NBPNP can take advantage of the federal Express Entry immigration selection system to cater to the unique labor market and demographic requirements. 

 

6. Newfoundland and Labrador PNP - The province is made up of the island of Newfoundland and Labrador, two separate land masses that are connected to the mainland. Prospective immigrants who meet the government's skill and experience requirements are nominated. 

 

7. Nova Scotia Nominee Program - The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) was launched in 2003. It was started to address the demands of the labor market and economy through immigration. According to recent data, Nova Scotia welcomes more than 7,000 new immigrants annually.

 

8. Prince Edward Island PNP - Prospective immigrants who meet the province's skill and experience requirements may be eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada. PEI PNP prioritizes the applications of the candidates working and living in the province.

 

How to Apply for Canada PR Visa from India? 

The candidate who wishes to become permanent resident in Canada has to fulfill all the eligibility requirements set by the Canadian Government.

 

The candidate must ensure that they are proficient in English language. We have the IELTS exam trainers who will help you in learning the language. 

 

You should make sure that documents you submit are authentic. You can hire our immigration consultants for the documentation process. After hiring our immigration consultants, you do not need to worry about anything. 

 

You should ensure that you have enough finances and have all your medical tests done as well. 

 

Our immigration consultants will assist you in the PR application process. Once your PR status is confirmed, you will receive a COPR. 

 

Total Cost to Apply for Canada PR Visa from India 

• The cost of applying for Canada PR includes - 
• Educational Credential Assessment Fees - CAD $322
• Application Fees - CAD $850 
• Permanent Residence Fees - CAD $515 
• Biometric Fees - CAD $85

To sum it up-
 

PR Applicant Fees	CAD	INR
Single person	$1595	₹96,005
Couple	$3190	₹1,92,011
Family of three	$3415	₹2,05,554
Family of four	$3640	₹2,19,958

 

Contact the Best Canadian Immigration Consultant in India 

Stark Visas is regarded as the Best Canadian Immigration Consultant in India. We have our experts in Canada immigration who will assist you through the PR application process and documentation. 

 

We have helped thousands of applicants to immigrate to their dream destination, Canada. Our years of experience will be an add-on factor for your immigration procedure. Right from the documentation work to post- landing service, we will be there by your side. 

 

In this process, you will have a lot of queries and you can definitely reach out to us anytime.