Canada is often called a ‘paradise for immigrants’ . Every year, Canada surprises the world by increasing its annual immigrant intake.
Its welcoming nature, increasing economic growth and easy immigration processes, has made it almost ideal for people to decide to come and permanently settle down in the country.
Under the current Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to welcome 411,000 new permanent residents to Canada this year. In 2021, IRCC achieved its goal of landing 401,000 immigrants which is the highest level in Canadian history. IRCC made the target last year amid the challenging pandemic environment by focusing on transitioning temporary residents currently living in Canada to permanent residence.
The current plan aims to welcome 241,500 economic class immigrants to Canada this year through the likes of Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec’s programs, among other pathways. This accounts for 59 per cent of Canada’s immigration target.
IRCC is looking to welcome 103,500 family class immigrants through the Spouses, Partners, and Children Program and the Parents and Grandparents Program. This is 26 per cent of IRCC’s immigration target.
Below listed are the top 10 benefits of a Canada PR
1.Right to Live and Work in Canada
Canada is ranked as the second best country in the world to live and work. It is one of the top destinations for overall sustainability, cultural influence, economic influence, entrepreneurship, and primarily for the quality of life. Once you get a PR, you have the right to move to any territory or province in Canada. You don’t have to stick with an employer, job, or even a province.
2.Extend or renew your visa after 5 years
A majority of Canadian Permanent residence status cards are valid for 5 years, although some only have a validity of 1 year. Moreover, there is no prescribed limit as to how many times you can extend your visa status.
3.Allows you to bring your family along!
Your family members can also live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents. However, you are allowed to sponsor certain residents if you are above 18 years of age.
4.Free Education for children
The government of Canada ensures free education up to Grade 12 for all children (uptil the age of 18 years) of permanent residents. Moreover, tuition fees are dramatically reduced for permanent residents when it comes to university education.
5.Universal Healthcare
for every canadian permanent resident visa holder of Canada, medical care is free, and it also covers all prescription drugs that are paid through the taxes. You can also apply for public health insurance as a permanent resident in Canada.
6.Social Benefits
The residents of Canada can get suitable high-paying jobs, and tax rebates, which help them enjoy a quality life.Other social benefits include retirement payments, disability benefits and survivors’ benefits for deceased workers
7.Road to Canadian Citizenship
Once you get permanent resident status in Canada, you can live there for five years. If you have physically lived in the country for 1,095 days (three years) out of the five, you become eligible for Canadian citizenship. However, only the 5 years preceding the date of your filing the application for citizenship are considered to be valid.
8.Freedom to Move
You can move outside, inside or remain in Canada (multiple times) with the Canada PR card.
9.Freedom to Start a Business
Permanent residents in Canada are also known as landed immigrants. They can also legally start their own enterprise following Canadian immigration. Under the benefits of Canada PR, you can invest in a franchise or start a new business with sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation without being a Canadian citizen.
10.Safe & Secure Environment
Canada was named as the most peaceful country across the world by The Economist in 2007. It is a safe and secure destination to settle. Immigrants with permanent residency in Canada have all the rights under Canadian Charter 6 to be protected by the government and authorities.