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

Table of Contents

• Before You Apply
• Eligibility Requirements
• Step 1. Gather Documents
• Step 2. Complete the Application
• Step 3. Pay the Fees
• Step 4. Submit the Application Online
• What Happens Next
• Need Help?
• Appendix A – Photo Specifications

Before You Apply

The Temporary Public Policy: Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR Pathway) is a limited time pathway to permanent residence for qualifying temporary residents and their families. If you have work experience in Canada in an essential occupation, the health or health services field, or you have recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution, you might be able to apply for permanent residence. Graduates and workers must be present in Canada and currently working (with authorization) at the time of their application, have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages and meet general admissibility requirements to qualify. There are six streams under this Public Policy, and each has different requirements.

1. Workers in-Canada: Stream A (healthcare)
2. Workers in-Canada: Stream B (essential non-healthcare)
3. International Graduates
4. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream A (healthcare)
5. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream B (essential, non-healthcare)
6. French-speaking International Graduates

To learn more about the pathway, visit the program’s home page.

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Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the minimum requirements. Answer some questions in our eligibility tool and review the detailed eligibility requirements for your stream before applying.

Do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of one of the 6 streams as your application will be refused and your processing fees will not be returned.

Step 1. Supporting Documents

What documents do I need?

A document checklist will be generated for you when you sign up for the application portal. The checklist identifies the supporting documents you will need to upload to apply through this pathway.

For all streams

1. Proof of Entry and Status in Canada

When you apply, you will need to prove that you have valid status, and are living in Canada when you submit your application and when IRCC makes a final decision on your application.

To prove your status in Canada you must submit a copy of your most recent immigration document such as work permit, or study permit.

2. Proof of Current Employment in Canada

When you apply, you will need to prove that you are currently employed in Canada.

You must submit the following as proof:

• A copy of your work permit(s) in Canada (if applicable), and
• An employer reference letter from your current employer. The letter 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 work per week
  • your employer’s name, signature, full address, telephone number and email address (if applicable)

You must also include your most recent pay stubs.