Permanent Residence to Canada

“Most paths lead to Canadian Permanent Residence with different conditions and rules to follow”

In 2021, 4,05,330 Permanent Residents Landed in Canada. Of these 32% Permanent Residents were from India followed by China at 8% and Pakistan at 2%. 

In 2022 the plan is to make 4,11,000 foreign nationals Permanent Residents.

There are different programs through which a foreign individual can become a Permanent Resident.

1.  Economic Class
This had the highest number of candidates accepted as Permanent Residents in 2021. 62% totaling 252, 975 permanent residents

  1. Canada Experience Class accounted for 130,555 permanent residents
  2. Provincial Nominee Program accounted for 53960 landed immigrants
    1. Ontario had the largest share of landed immigrants – 49%
    2. British Columbia 17%
    3. Quebec 12%
    4. Alberta 10%
    5. All other provinces were from 0.5% and less
  3. Temporary Residents -23,885 candidates landed as Temporary Residents (Student Visa/Work Permit) and became Permanent Residents.
  4. Federal Skilled Worker Program accounted for 8,320 permanent residents In 2021

2.  Family Class accounted for 80,900 permanent residents

  • Spouses and Partners accounted for 64,120 permanent Residents.