Tag Archive: Permanent Residents

May
12

FAQs on the Permanent Resident Card and Canada Immigration

What is a Permanent Resident Card and what purpose does it serve? A Permanent Resident (PR) card is an identity document that is issued by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to the newly landed permanent residents. Permanent residents arriving in Canada on or after 28 June 2002 apply for a Permanent Resident Card as …

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May
12

Canada Permanent Residents – Residency Obligations

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has identified the following rights for the permanent resident visa holder, his spouse and children: To receive the most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive, including health care coverage. To live, work or study anywhere in Canada. To apply for a Canadian citizenship. To protection under Canadian law and the Canadian …

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