Update October 2026
The 2021 TR to PR pathway has ended. In 2026 and 2027, a one-time initiative prioritises up to 33,000 temporary workers in rural and smaller communities for PR. See our TR to PR article.
Pathways to permanent residency provide skilled workers and international students with the ability to remain in Canada permanently. For information on the most common pathways to permanent residency in Canada click here. This article explores the recent programs that the Canadian Government has introduced to encourage immigration and permanent residency due to the challenges of COVID-19.
Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway
This Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident program closed on November 5, 2021 and is no longer accepting applications. This page will be updated if a similar program is introduced.
In 2021, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a new pathway for essential workers and international graduates currently in Canada that provides them with an opportunity to obtain permanent residency. This is said to encompass 90,000 people who are currently contributing to the Canadian economy.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the new pathway from temporary resident to permanent residency, applicants must have the following:
Streams
There are three streams within the Temporary Resident to Permanent Residency Program that will comprise the 90,000 essential workers and international graduates:
Health-care workers Permanent Residence Pathway
This pathway to permanent residence in Canada is specific to refugees to recognize the contributions they have made to Canada throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Fees |
| From $1,050 |
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Healthcare Workers to Permanent Residency pathway, applicants must have the following:
Permanent Resident Pathway for Hong Kong Residents
The Permanent Resident Pathway for Hong Kong Residents was initiated in response to the ongoing concern for Hong Kong nationals due to the tension between Hong Kong and China. This Pathway provides Hong Kong nationals with an opportunity to gain permanent residency in Canada. There are two streams:
The Permanent Resident Pathway for Hong Kong Residents was initiated under public policy, which is in effect from June 1, 2021, to August 31, 2026.
| Fees |
| From $1,050 |
Stream A: In-Canada Graduates
Eligibility
Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
Eligibility
Adriana Chipman
Juris Doctor (University of Melbourne)
Adriana is one of our immigration agent assistants. She graduated from the Juris Doctor at the University of Melbourne at the end of 2020. She is currently completing her Graduate Diploma in Practical Legal Training at Leo Cussen Centre for Law in Melbourne, Victoria.
With her experience in volunteering for not-for-profit organisations in addition to conducting legal research, drafting documents, and engaging with clients
Adriana works to assist our team in any and all administration matters relating to immigration.
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