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C10. IRCC Policies and ManualsPublic PoliciesTemporary resident to permanent resident pathway

Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway: Assessing the application against the policy conditions

Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway: Assessing the application against the policy conditions
Applicants should be assessed against the established eligibility criteria below, based on the information and documents provided in their application.

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be approved based on the stream to which they are applying:

Legal entry into Canada and status as a temporary resident
Official language proficiency
Current work experience
Intent to reside outside of Quebec
Qualifying work experience
Education requirements (international graduates from a Canadian institution and French-speaking international graduates from a Canadian institution)

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5. Work in CanadaC10. IRCC Policies and ManualsCIC IMM Forms and GuidesWork Permit

Work Permit [R205(a) – C11]: Canadian Interests – Significant Benefit – Entrepreneurs/Self-Employed

As per subsection 22(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, applicants who have a dual intent to seek status as temporary workers and then eventually as permanent residents must satisfy the officer that they have the ability and willingness to leave Canada at the end of the temporary period authorized under section 183 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The applicant must be able to demonstrate that they will have the incentive to depart Canada when their work is complete (e.g., operation of a rib stand at a festival) or the business closes.

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