Why apply for Canada PR?

• 1.1 Million PRs to be given by 2027
• Invites 4.85 Lakh Canada PRs in 2024
• Earn 5 x times your current salary
• Free education for your children
• Gain access to the Universal Healthcare system

 

Canada Permanent Residency (PR)

A Canada PR visa is a direct pathway to permanent Canadian residency status. A Canada PR visa has a validity of five years, during which the visa holder can reside, learn, and work in the country. Individuals who have lived in Canada with a PR visa for a minimum of 4 years qualify to apply for Canadian citizenship upon fulfilling the eligibility.

If you are an international student or a foreign worker, you must specifically apply for a Canada PR visa. If you are a refugee from a different country, you must seek approval from the IRCC and then apply for the PR.

 

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Canada PR process

Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria and the requirements can apply for the Canada PR within seven simple steps.

Canada offers five different pathways that can be chosen via Canada PR.

• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Express entry program
• Quebec immigration
• Canada start-up visa program
• Atlantic immigration program 

 

Quick facts: Canada maintained a monthly average of 23,000 new PR landings annually.

 

Benefits of Canada PR

You can avail of multiple benefits with a Canada PR visa.

Some of the benefits are listed below –

• Qualify to apply for citizenship in Canada upon fulfilling the eligibility.
• Can reside, seek employment, or pursue your studies in any part of Canada.
• Access to healthcare and social concessions that Canadian natives exercise.
• Seek protection as per Canadian law.
• Can travel freely to and from Canada.
• Can establish a business in Canada upon eligibility.

 

Eligibility for Canada PR

The basic Canada PR eligibility is to score at least 67 points for a Canada PR visa.

Below is the list of scoring factors to fulfill the eligibility requirements.

• Work experience
• Age
• Education
• Language proficiency
• Adaptability
• Employment status

Candidates must be associated with the Canadian province to apply for a PR visa via the PNP program. You can study in that particular province or even seek employment there. Candidates with an employment contract from a province-based employer can apply via the PNP program.  

A compulsory 67 out of 100 points are required to qualify under the program:

• Age: Candidates aged 18-35 receive a maximum score, while those below 35 receive a lesser score.
• Education: The candidate must have an educational qualification higher than the Canadian secondary education standards.  
• Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of work experience is required, and well-experienced candidates receive more points. Your occupation should be included in skill type 0, A, or B of NOC (national occupational classification). Language proficiency: You should have a band score of 6 in IELTS.
• Employment status: Candidates receive 10 points if they have a valid job offer from an employer. 
• Adaptability: Candidates who wish to get their spouse to migrate to Canada along with them are given an additional 10 points.

 

Canada PR requirements

The checklist for Canada PR requirements is given below. You can sort out the arrangements prior to applying for Canada PR –

• 67 points in the points grid
• Must be below the age of 40 years
• ECA 
• IELTS score/ PTE score
• Canada's Proof of Funds
• A valid job offer (not mandatory)

 

How to Apply for Canada PR?

UAE expats interested in a Canada PR visa must fulfill the eligibility criteria and the requirements. 

You can follow the simple steps given below to submit your Canada PR from Dubai:

Step 1: Get your language proficiency test results via IELTS and obtain the needed eligibility score before starting the Canada PR application process. 

Step 2: Apply as per the requirements of your chosen immigration program. 

Step 3: Present the original copies of the requirements. 

(Note: work experience & education related requirements need prior verification)  

Step 4: Sort out the requirements and Canada's proof of funds. Arrange for the police clearance certification and medical certificate.

Step 5:  Sort out the additional requirements that can be asked for during the examination conducted by the immigration officer. 

Step 6: You will be sent a confirmation regarding your Canada PR status and will acquire a confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) card.

Step 7: Register for the PR card and migrate to the Canadian country. 

 

Canada ECA – Educational Credential Assessment

• The first step to applying for Canada PR is to use the ECA (educational credential assessment) if you have pursued your education outside Canada.
• An ECA proves that your educational expertise equals a Canadian academic credential (secondary and post-secondary education).
• ECA is mandatory to apply for the Canada PR via the express entry program. The ECA testifies that your international educational qualifications equal Canadian academic credentials.
• The classifications of PR applicants that require an ECA are given below –
• Candidates who have finished their education outside Canada plan to apply for a Canada PR via the FSWP.
• Applicants that require scoring points for the education that is pursued their education outside Canada.
• Candidates accompanying their partner/spouse to Canada also require an ECA to get education scores that can contribute to the Canada pr.
• An ECA is required mainly for higher educational certificates like a master's degree. Candidates with more than two certificates will need an ECA certificate for both, provided they need credentials for the certificates.  

 

There are a few designated organizations that manage and supervise the issuance of ECA certificates.

 

The list of institutions that can give you the ECA is mentioned below –

• World education services (date designated: April 17, 2013)
• Comparative education service – the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (date established: April 17, 2013)
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (date established: April 17, 2013)
• International qualifications assessment service (date specified: August 6, 2015)
• International credential evaluation service (date specified: August 6, 2015)
• Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for doctors) (date established: April 17, 2013)
• Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for pharmacists) (date established: January 6, 2014).

 

(Note: IRCC only accepts ECAs that were issued on or after the date of the authorization of the designated organizations.)

 

ECA Fees

MCC – Medical Council of Canada	2023	Applicable to
Account Registration	310	All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee
Document fee (SVR)	190	A document fee is charged per each medical credential document submitted for (SVR) source verification request
Translation fee	140	A translation fee is charged per page to be translated (non-refundable)
ECA report fee	120	Education credential assessment report fee
Cancellation and reimbursement fee on (document evaluation)	65	If the document has not yet been processed by MCC, a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the document fee.

 

*The organization you chose for the ECA must depend on your type of occupation.

 

Canada PR rights

The table given below lists the do's and don'ts that a Canada PR visa holder has –

Do’s	Don’ts
Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage.	Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office.
Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada.	Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance.
Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law.

 

 

Canada PR through Express Entry

Candidates applying for Canada PR via the express entry program must use a points-based system.

The Express Entry system is further divided into three major categories –

• Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Overseas skilled workers can apply via the Federal Skilled Workers Program to apply for a Canada PR. This immigration category was introduced in 2015 to support skilled workers to visit and settle in Canada.

 

Canada Express Entry Draws in 2025

Draw no.	Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued
333	January 23, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	4,000
332	January 08, 2025	Canadian Experience Class	1,350
331	January 07, 2025	Provincial Nominee Program	471

 

Canada Draws Issued in 2024

187,542 Invitations Issued in 2024
Express Entry/ Province Draw	Jan	Feb	Mar	April	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
Express Entry	3280	16110	7305	9275	5985	1,499	25,125	10,384	5911	5961	5507	2561	98,903
Alberta	130	157	75	49	139	73	120	82	22	302	2200	1043	4392
British Columbia	1004	842	654	440	318	287	484	622	638	759	148	62	6258
Manitoba	698	282	104	690	1565	667	287	645	554	487	553	675	7207
Ontario	8122	6638	11092	211	NA	646	5925	2665	6952	3035	NA	NA	45286
Prince Edward Island	136	224	85	148	6	75	86	57	48	91	59	33	1048
Quebec	1007	2041	2493	2451	2791	4279	1560	4455	3067	NA	NA	NA	24144
Saskatchewan	13	NA	35	15	NA	120	13	NA	89	19	NA	NA	304
Total	14,390	26,294	21,843	13,279	10,804	7,646	33,600	18,910	17281	10654	8,467	4,374	1,87,542

 

Canada PR through PNP

80 PNP programs are offered by Canada that come with different sets of eligibility criteria.

The PNP draws help the provinces achieve their target of immigration requirements by facilitating jobs for skilled workers who can fill the in-demand occupations and labor shortages.

The common factor in most PNP programs is that the candidates must have some association with the province regarding employment or education.

Some of the most notable and well-known PNP programs for Canada PR are –

• Manitoba PNP
• British Columbia PNP
• Prince Edward Island PNP
• Nova Scotia PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Alberta PNP
• Saskatchewan PNP
• Yukon PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
• Northwest Territories PNP

 

Jobs in Canada for ex-pats in UAE

As per the recent StatCan reports, there are over 1 million job opportunities in Canada for skilled overseas professionals.

The table given below lists Canada's most in-demand job professions with average salaries.

Occupation	The average salary in CAD
Sales representative	$52,000 to $64,000
Accountant	$63,000 to $75,000
Engineering project manager	$74,000 to $92,000
Business analyst	$73,000 to $87,000
IT Project manager	$92,000 to $114,000
Account manager	$75,000 to $92,000
Software engineer	$83,000 to $99,000
Human resources	$59,000 to $71,000
Customer service representative	$37,000 to $43,000
Administrative assistant	$37,000 to $46,000

 

Canada PR Cost from UAE

The table given below has a complete breakdown of Canada PR cost:

Program	Applicants	Current fees (April 2022– March 2024)	New fees
			(April 2024–March 2026)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	Principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$515	$575
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Principal applicant	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Federal Skilled Workers, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most economic pilots (Rural, Agri-Food)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Live-in Caregiver Program and caregivers pilots (Home Child Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Business (federal and Quebec)	Principal applicant	$1,625	$1,810
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$850	$950
Business (federal and Quebec)	Accompanying dependent child	$230	$260
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsorship fee	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored principal applicant	$490	$545
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Sponsored child (principal applicant under 22 years old and not a spouse/partner)	$75	$85
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Family reunification (spouses, partners and children; parents and grandparents; and other relatives)	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Protected persons	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Protected persons	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Principal applicant	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying spouse or common-law partner	$570	$635
Humanitarian and compassionate consideration / Public policy	Accompanying dependent child	$155	$175
Permit holders	Principal applicant	$335	$375

 

Proof of funds for Canada PR

Candidates migrating to Canada are required to provide proof of funds, also known as the settlement funds to show that they have the required funds to support their stay in the country. 

The table given below has the updated list of proof of funds required for Canada PR:

Number of family members	Current Funds Required	Funds required (in Canadian dollars) Coming into effect May 28, 2024
1	CAD 13,757	CAD 14,690
2	CAD 17,127	CAD 18,288
3	CAD 21,055	CAD 22,483
4	CAD 25,564	CAD 27,297
5	CAD 28,994	CAD 30,690
6	CAD 32,700	CAD 34,917
7	CAD 36,407	CAD 38,875
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member	CAD 3,706	CAD 3,958

 

Canada PR processing time

The Canada processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months.

The Canada PR visa processing time usually depends on the immigration program that you choose.

*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you will have to apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.

 

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