Introduction
Permanent Resident:
A permanent resident is someone who has been given permanent resident status by Canadian Government. Please note that Permanent Residency does not mean you are a Canadian citizen. Also a person who is in Canada on temporary visa like a student or foreign worker, is not a permanent resident. If you want to travel outside Canada, you will need to show your PR card and your passport when you come back to Canada.
Rights with PR Card Holder
As a permanent resident, you have the right to:
- Get most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive such as health care coverage
- Live, work or study anywhere in Canada
- Apply for Canadian citizenship
- Protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
But as a Permanent residents you are not allowed to Vote or Join Political office and also does not get jobs that need a high-level security clearance.
As a Permanent Resident you must pay taxes and respect all Canadian laws at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Canadian Government issues PR Card once you fulfill their eligibility Criteria. There are many ways to become PR in Canada. To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years.
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Canadian Citizen:
After completion of such term as Permanent Resident, you will be eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship. Eligibility criteria to become Canadian Citizen is as follow:
- You have to be a Permanent Resident and have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days).
- You need to file taxes in Canada for at least 3 years during the last 5 years right before the date you apply.
- You need to pass the Citizenship Test.
- You need to give your Language skills test.
There are certain other conditions to get the Canadian Citizenship. Once you fulfill all criteria, pass all the tests, complete oath ceremony and get the Citizenship Certificate, you can apply for the Passport and register to vote. Also as PR there are certain restriction but as Citizen you can enjoy every benefits. There are many other benefits as well once you get the Citizenship Certificate. This is what makes Canada the ideal destination for immigration!
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