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Permanent residence

Permanent residence is a status for people who have immigrated to Canada but are not Canadian citizens. PR status is obtained through specific immigration pathways, not through a generic application.

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Canada permanent residence pathways

Compare Canadian permanent residence routes and learn what facts to organize before creating your CanPath assessment.

How to immigrate to Canada

Learn how to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, PNPs, work, study, family sponsorship, and other pathways, then create a CanPath account to save your assessment.