Canada’s permanent residence (PR) programs allow qualified individuals to live, work, or study in Canada indefinitely. 

The main categories include Economic programs, Family sponsorship, Refugees and humanitarian cases, and Provincial Nominee Programs. 

Economic pathways include Express Entry (skilled workers), provincial nominees, start-up visas, and specific streams for caregivers, workers in Atlantic provinces, or rural communities. 

Family sponsorship lets Canadians sponsor spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents for PR. Refugee and humanitarian programs protect vulnerable people. 

Each program has its own eligibility and process, but in general applicants must pass medical and security checks. 

Use our free assessment service to identify the PR program that best matches your profile and guide you through the application.