Guide 5069 – Temporary Public Policy: Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR)

3. Proof of Language Proficiency

When you apply, you will need to prove that you meet or exceed the minimum language requirements for your stream.

You will need to submit a valid language test to prove your ability to apply for the TR to PR pathway.

Health care & Essential, non-health care: 

 

The minimum language requirements are Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) Level 4 in

• reading
• writing
• speaking
• listening

You must submit your results from an approved language test with your application. These results must be less than 2 years old when you apply.

Recent international graduates from a Canadian institution: 

 

The minimum language requirements are Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) Level 5 in

• reading
• writing
• speaking
• listening

You must submit your results from an approved language test with your application. These results must be less than 2 years old when you apply.

Stream-specific supporting documents

The following supporting documentation must be provided based on the stream to which you are applying:

Workers in-Canada: Stream A (healthcare) and Stream B (essential non-healthcare)

You need to prove that you have qualifying work experience to apply under this pathway. Before you apply, check that you can apply based on the work experience needed for your stream.

You must provide the following to prove your work experience:

• A copy of your work permit in Canada (if applicable), and
• Employer reference letters for the periods of work experience identified in your application. The letters must include:
  • location of work
  • specific period of your employment (to/from dates)
  • description of your main responsibilities and duties
  • your total annual salary and benefits
  • the number of hours you worked per week
  • your employer’s name, signature, full address, telephone number and email address (if applicable)

You must also include:

• Copies of your T4 tax information slips and your Notice of Assessment (if applicable); or
• Work contracts; or
• Pay stubs

International Graduates

Proof of completed study in Canada

You need to prove that you have graduated from an eligible institution and earned an eligible credential. Before you apply, check that you can apply based on the graduation requirements for your stream.

• You must provide:
  • A final transcript, and
  • A letter from the institution and/or the formal notice of graduation
• You must provide proof that shows:
  • The type of credential granted (degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation)
  • The length (in weeks, months, or years) of the program of study,
  • That you were authorized to study for the duration of studies,
  • the date of completion;
  • the name of the school that granted the degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation.