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PR
Permanent Residency (PR) is a specific immigration status available in Canada. Non-citizens are granted same privileges as citizens, including the right to work, study, and receive social services. However, they are ineligible to vote in elections and cannot get a Canadian passport. Instead, individuals are issued a permanent resident card, which can be utilized alongside their current passport for travel purposes.

Permanent residency can be acquired through various immigration programs. These options encompass family sponsorship, expedited admission, business immigration, and various more. Every category possesses unique characteristics and prerequisites that individuals must fulfill in order to obtain permanent residency status. Once permanent residents have been in Canada for a minimum of 4 years within a 6-year timeframe, they are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.

To get permanent resident status in Canada, determine your eligibility under the immigration programs and apply for your PR card, as well as seek any necessary assistance about permanent residency, please contact Chandra Law Group for further information.

Legal status of being a member of a particular country, with associated rights and responsibilities.

Canadian citizenship is acquired automatically by persons who are born in Canada or by those whose parent is a first-generation Canadian citizen. Permanent residents of Canada are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting the required residency duration. Obtaining citizenship will grant individuals specific benefits that permanent residents do not have, like the right to participate in elections and the opportunity to acquire a Canadian passport.

Application
The process by which one acquires citizenship is referred to as 'naturalization'. Applicants must have maintained permanent residency status for a minimum of 3 years within a 5-year timeframe in order to be eligible for this procedure.

In order to obtain Canadian citizenship, it is necessary for you to:
  • I have obtained Canadian permanent residency status.
  • I have resided in Canada for a total of 3 years throughout the past 5 years.
  • Have you completed your tax filing, if it is relevant to your situation?
  • Successfully complete an examination assessing your understanding of Canada's rights, duties, and knowledge.
  • Demonstrate your linguistic proficiency
If you are a minor, you will have different requirements. Additionally, if you are under a removal order or have a criminal record in Canada, you may be ineligible for Canadian citizenship.

The processing of applications usually takes approximately 12 months. This includes a pre-screening process to verify that the application has been filled out correctly and that the residency requirement has been fulfilled. Additionally, it involves the completion of a citizenship exam, an interview, and a ceremony.

Revocation
A naturalized Canadian citizen may potentially forfeit their Canadian citizenship if they engage in fraudulent activities during either their citizenship application or permanent residency application. Individuals who are suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities during their application process will receive notification on the accusations made against them, disclosure of the evidence supporting these allegations, and an opportunity to provide a response to the accusations. The initiation of the process to revoke citizenship is carried out by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, while the ultimate determination is made by the Federal Court.
Appeals
Individuals whose applications were refused have the opportunity to appeal this judgment to the Federal Court within a 30-day period. The court will scrutinize the decision and determine its legality.
PNP
For persons aspiring to obtain permanent residency in Canada and possessing the necessary skills, education, and work experience to be employed in a certain Canadian province or territory, there exists an alternative pathway to remain in Canada.

If you opt to immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program, you are required to submit an application to the specific province or territory where you intend to reside and fulfill their provincial nominee process. The individuals selected under the Provincial Nominee Program are those who possess the necessary abilities, education, and job experience to promptly contribute to the economic development of the province or territory they are applying to.

Once you have received a nomination, it is necessary to submit a distinct application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada in order to get permanent residency.

Each province and territory have distinct criteria for the program. Chandra Law Group will assist you in fulfilling the necessary criteria for any province or territory where you desire to reside and make a positive impact. We will also ensure that your application for permanent residency is uncomplicated and direct.