Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway
Become a permanent resident As an international graduate from a Canadian institution, or a temporary foreign worker in a hospital,
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C10. IRCC Policies and Manuals
IRCC Guides and Operational Manuals, Public Policies Canada Gazette Guides Forms
Guide 5069 – Temporary Public Policy: Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR)
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.
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Deemed Rehabilitation
You may be deemed rehabilitated, depending on: the crime you committed how serious the crime was and how much time has passed
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Medical Inadmissibility
If you apply to come to Canada, you need to meet all inadmissibility rules to be allowed to enter the country. This includes medical inadmissibility.
Medical inadmissibility affects anyone applying to visit, study, work or live permanently in Canada.
Topic: Inadmissible
Topic: Inadmissible
Inadmissible Category
Overcome Criminal Convictions
A Canadian immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada when you apply for a visa, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or when you arrive at a port of entry.
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How to Overcome Inadmissible?
If you have a valid reason to travel to Canada If you’re otherwise inadmissible but have a reason to travel
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Why You Are Found Inadmissible?
Why you could be found inadmissible
A Canadian immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada when you apply for a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or when you arrive at a port of entry.
If you’re found inadmissible, you’ll be denied a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), refused entry to, or removed from Canada.
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What is Inadmissible to Canada?
What it means to be inadmissible Some people aren’t allowed to come to Canada. They’re “inadmissible” under Canada’s immigration law. A
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2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration
Canada continues to be a safe and welcoming destination for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Immigrants enrich Canada beyond measure, and no accounting of our progress over the last century and a half is complete without including the contributions of newcomers.
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Old Age Security: Overview
The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older. In some cases, Service Canada will be able to automatically enroll you for the OAS pension. In other cases, you will have to apply for the Old Age Security pension. Service Canada will inform you if you have been automatically enrolled.
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Standard personal information banks
Standard personal information banks
Personal information banks (PIBs) are descriptions of personal information under the control of a government institution that is organized and retrievable by an individual’s name or by a number, symbol or other element that identifies that individual. The personal information described in a PIB has been used, is being used or is available for an administrative purpose. The PIB describes how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, retained and/or disposed of in the administration of a government institution’s program or activity.
Standard classes of records
Standard classes of records
Classes of records are descriptions of records and information created, captured and maintained by a government institution as evidence of the administration of a particular program activity and sub-activity specific to the institution.
Standard classes of records are descriptions of records maintained by most government institutions in support of common internal services. These include records relating to human resources management, materiel management, corporate communications and other administrative services. Standard classes of records are created by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
Learning Moments – Work Experience Completed with a WP and Concurrently with SP for CEC
Learning moments – Canadian work experience completed while on a work permit and concurrently with full-time studies, for the purpose of CEC
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Old Age Security: How to Apply
Old Age Security: How to Apply
You’ll be asked to choose 1 of the following:
start receiving your pension at age 65 (your pension will start the month after your 65th birthday)
start receiving your pension at a specific date that you choose
You’ll need to understand when is the best time for you to start receiving your pension.
Immigration Category on the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
a reference tool that explains the immigration categories listed on the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
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Operational instructions and guidelines: Operational Bulletin 553 – Obtaining passports or travel documents for landing
Operational instructions and guidelines: Operational Bulletin 553 – October 17, 2013
Obtaining passports or travel documents for landing from the Canada Border Services Agency and officer’s discretion to waive the passport requirement for landing purposes
Operational Instructions & Guidelines: Medical Exemptions
Operational Instructions & Guidelines: Medical Exemptions
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.