Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Canada PR Guide: Eligibility, Application, and Costs
Want to live and work in Canada?
You can apply for permanent residency (PR)!
Canada offers PR, giving you most rights of a citizen except voting.
To apply, you need to meet criteria, like age, education, and language skills.
There are a few ways to apply: Express Entry for skilled workers, Provincial Nominee Programs, Family Sponsorship or Study-to-PR pathways.
Apply online, provide your details, and wait.
The higher your score, the better your chances.
There are fees, so be prepared for the application costs!
Canadian PR allows long-term living, working, and studying in Canada.
Eligibility depends on the chosen immigration pathway.
Common pathways include Express Entry, PNP, and Family Sponsorship.
Applicants need to meet specific criteria based on the chosen program.
Application fees and processing times vary depending on the program.
- Who
- Individuals, particularly Indians, seeking Canadian PR.
- What
- Information on applying for and obtaining Canadian permanent residency.
- When
- Processing times vary depending on the program.
- Where
- Canada.
- Why
- To live, work, and study in Canada long-term.
- Application Fee (Single Applicant)
- CAD 1,525 (approx. ₹97,981)
- Application Fee (Spouse/Partner)
- CAD 1,525
- Application Fee (Dependent Child)
- CAD 260 (per child)
- Processing Time (Express Entry)
- 6-12 months
- Processing Time (PNP)
- 12-18 months
- Processing Time (Family Sponsorship)
- 12-24 months
