Permanent resident program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada staff. It is posted on the Department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the entry of permanent residents in a way that maximizes their economic, social, and cultural contribution to Canada while at the same time protecting the health, safety, and security of Canadians.
Economic classes
- Federal skilled workers
- Quebec skilled workers
- Provincial nominees
- Entrepreneurs and self- employed persons
- Canadian experience class
- Federal skilled trades class
- Investors
- Start-up business class
- Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
- Caring for children and caring for people with high medical needs classes
- Interim Pathway for Caregivers
- Live-in Caregiver Program
- Immigrant Investor Venture Capital class
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs
Non-economic classes
- Members of the family class
- Adoptions
- Spouse or common-law partner in Canada class
- Humanitarian and compassionate consideration
- Protected persons
- Temporary resident permit holders
Permanent resident card and status
The permanent resident card (PR card) is the official proof of permanent resident status in Canada. There are residency requirements and obligations to obtain and maintain permanent resident status.
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