Here are 5 of the major benefits you’ll experience once you become a Canadian permanent resident:
1 – You can live and work anywhere in Canada
As a permanent resident, you have the legal right to live, work, or study anywhere in Canada. This freedom allows for great flexibility in choosing where to settle based on personal preferences, job opportunities, and family considerations. Permanent residents aren’t tied to a specific employer or province.
Additionally, Canadian permanent resident have the ability to leave and enter Canada’s borders using their Canadian permanent resident card, or permanent resident travel documents (PRTD).
2 – You can get access to universal healthcare and social services
Canada is known for its comprehensive healthcare system, and permanent residents have access to most of these healthcare benefits, including necessary medical services, at little or no cost. Additionally, they can avail of various social services and welfare benefits.
3 – You can sponsor your family to become a permanent resident too.
Once you are a permanent resident, you can apply to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, and dependent children to join you in Canada.
If you immigrate through Express Entry, you can include your family on your initial application so you won’t have to sponsor them later on.
This helps in uniting families and provides a supportive environment for new immigrants.
4 – Your children can study for free
Permanent residents have the right to free education in Canadian public schools up to the age of 18. Moreover, they pay significantly lower tuition fees for colleges and universities compared to international students, making higher education more accessible and affordable.
5 – You can become a Canadian citizen
Becoming a permanent resident is the first step to becoming a Canadian citizen. Once you’ve resided in Canada for three out of five years, you’ll be eligible to become a citizen. Transitioning to Canadian citizenship you can vote, apply for a Canadian passport, and no longer need to renew your status in the country.
To find out if you are eligible to become a Canadian permanent resident, simply complete our free online assessment! A member of the Canadim Team will review your eligibility and will contact you to discuss your immigration options.