A permanent resident (PR) is someone who has been given permanent resident status but is not a Canadian citizen. When foreign nationals first apply for and receive permanent residency, they are issued a PR visa in their passport. individuals are expected to travel to Canada and complete their landing formalities. The most sought after way to settle as a PR in Canada is through immigration streams such as 'Express Entry' and 'Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)'. 'Refugees can also become permanent residents through the Government-Assisted 'Refugee Program' or 'the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program'.

There are many ways newcomers can immigrate to Canada. A number of immigration programs are available that lead to permanent residency, including:
• Express Entry (EE): This is the most popular way to immigrate to Canada, due to its quick processing times.
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): This is aimed at individuals who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to a specific province or territory.
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP): This program is for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
• Start-up Visa (SUV): Entrepreneurs with the skills to build innovative businesses in Canada, create jobs for Canadians, and compete on a global scale, can apply for a Start-up Visa.
• Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP): This is a community-driven program designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live and work in a participating community.
• Family Sponsorship: Family sponsorship provides a route for spouses, partners, children, parents, grandparents, and in certain cases, other relatives to live, work and study in Canada as PRs.
• Quebec-selected Skilled Workers: This program is for skilled workers who wish to move as PRs and live and work in Quebec.
• Caregivers: Caregivers can come to Canada to become a PR or work temporarily through the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot or Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP).
• Self-employed: The Self-employed Persons Program allows individuals with relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.
• Agri-food Pilot: This program helps address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector and can be a pathway to PR.

The Express Entry (EE) program is one of the most sought after and popular ways to immigrate to Canada. Express Entry is an immigration application system that allows prospective newcomers to be considered as a skilled immigrant. A EE profile will determine your ranking and can be used to apply for:
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program: This program is for applicants with significant foreign work experience and/or a high level of education who want to immigrate to Canada permanently.
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program: This program is for skilled tradespeople who want to immigrate to Canada.
• Canadian Experience Class: This program is for foreign nationals who have been working in Canada for a period of at least one year to apply for Permanent Residence (PR).

The cost of moving to Canada will depend on whether you are applying for Express Entry, a study permit, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), or a Working Holiday Visa.
• Express Entry and PNP: An individual applicant needs approximately $15,000 CAD to immigrate to Canada. Couples would need around $20,000 CAD, while families with children will require between $24,000 to $30,000 CAD. These amounts include everything from language tests to biometrics to PR fees to a police certificate.
• Study permit: You must be accepted into a Canadian Designated Learning Institution in order to apply for a study permit. The cost is approximately $12,985 CAD, excluding tuition fees. International students should also factor in between $19,250 and $32,020 CAD per tuition year.
• Working Holiday Visa: Youth from over 30 countries can apply to live and work in Canada. More details about this program are available on the Government website. The average cost is approximately $3,350 CAD.

Canada provides the opportunity to gain a world-class education in a multi-cultural setting, making it a rewarding decision. To study in Canada as an international student, you need to apply for a study permit:
o Enroll at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
o Get your documents ready, including proof of acceptance, proof of identity, and proof of financial support.
o Apply for a student permit online or via mail.
o Prepare for arrival once your student permit has been approved. You will need to have the following documents:
o Passport and travel documents, including a letter of introduction
o Valid eTA or temporary resident visa
o Valid letter of acceptance from a school
o Proof of funds to support yourself in Canada
o Any other letters of reference
o Proof of leaving Canada at the end of your stay

Foreign nationals will need a work permit to be allowed to work in Canada. However, sometimes you may be eligible to work in Canada without a work permit. There are two types of work permits: • Open work permit: This allows you to work for any employer in Canada and you can only get an open work permit in specific situations. • Employer-specific work permit: Also called a closed work permit specifies the name of the employer you can work for, location, and for how long you can work. International students in Canada may also be eligible to full time work. However, once you graduate, you’ll need to apply for a work permit in Canada or apply for a Post-graduate Work Permit (PGWP), or apply for permanent residence.

The cost of moving to Canada will depend on whether you are applying for Express Entry, a study permit, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), or a Working Holiday Visa. • Express Entry and PNP: An individual applicant needs approximately $15,000 CAD to immigrate to Canada. Couples would need around $20,000 CAD, while families with children will require between $24,000 to $30,000 CAD. These amounts include everything from language tests to biometrics to PR fees to a police certificate. • Study permit: You must be accepted into a Canadian Designated Learning Institution in order to apply for a study permit. The cost is approximately $12,985 CAD, excluding tuition fees. International students should also factor in between $19,250 and $32,020 CAD per tuition year. • Working Holiday Visa: Youth from over 30 countries can apply to live and work in Canada. More details about this program are available on the Government website. The average cost is approximately $3,350 CAD.

Canada provides the opportunity to gain a world-class education in a multi-cultural setting, making it a rewarding decision. To study in Canada as an international student, you need to apply for a study permit: • Enroll at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). • Get your documents ready, including proof of acceptance, proof of identity, and proof of financial support. • Apply for a student permit online or via mail. • Prepare for arrival once your student permit has been approved. You will need to have the following documents: o Passport and travel documents, including a letter of introduction o Valid eTA or temporary resident visa o Valid letter of acceptance from a school o Proof of funds to support yourself in Canada o Any other letters of reference o Proof of leaving Canada at the end of your stay