Who is eligible for a Canada PR?
The individual with 67 points in the Canada CRS Calculator are eligible for a Canada PR.
A Canada PR holder can settle, study, or work within the provinces of Canada. Canadian PR holders can enjoy many benefits similar to those of Canadian citizens. The Canada PR has a validity of 5 years and is renewable.
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What are the eligibility criteria for a Canada PR?
The eligibility criteria for a Canada PR are based on the following factors:
- Age: The applicant must be between 18 to 35 years of age to be awarded the maximum points.
- Educational qualification:The applicant should have an educational qualification that is equal to Canadian Secondary education or higher than that.
- Work Experience:The applicant must have at least a year of work experience to be awarded minimum points.
- Language Proficiency:The candidate must certify in any one of the following English language proficiency test:
- IELTS
- PTE
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).
If applying for an IELTS test, the applicant must obtain at least 6 bands on the test for maximum points.
Applicants that are proficient in French can take the “d’Evaluation du Français”, for extra points to be awarded.
- Financial Stability: The applicant aspiring for a Canada PR must have sufficient funds to have a decent living. The applicant must plan ahead if they wish to sponsor their family members or dependents.
The table mentioned below has a list of factors and the points awarded to applicants to be eligible for a Canada PR.
|
Factors |
Maximum Points |
|
Age |
12 points |
|
Educational Qualification |
25 points |
|
Work Experience |
15 points – 10 points for the main applicant) + (5 Points for the dependent) |
|
English Language proficiency |
28 points |
|
Arranged Employment |
10 points |
|
Adaptability |
10 points |
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Pathways to apply for a Canada PR
There are multiple pathways via which a person can apply for Canada PR, like
- Express Entry Pathway
- Province Nominee Program
- Quebec Immigration
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Canada start-up visa program
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