Permanent Residence
A Permanent Resident refers to an individual who has legally immigrated to Canada but is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent Residents are citizens of other countries and have lawful right of abode in Canada. This page is meant to provide Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà students with basic information on how to obtain Permanent Residence (PR) in Canada.
Pathways to permanent residence
A Permanent Resident refers to an individual who has legally immigrated to Canada, but is not a Canadian citizen. Permanent Residents are citizens of other countries and have lawful right of abode in Canada. .
As a starting point, we encourage students to refer to the following resources for information on the most common pathways to permanent residence for UCalgary international students:
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- formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.
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Permanent Residence (PR) appointments are not available
Attend a PR information session
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Students must attend a PR information session before booking an appointment with our PR Specialist Advisor.
PR sessions are two hours in length and held once a month January through November. There is limited capacity for these events. Events are posted routinely, and we recommend checking the events page frequently.
Permanent residence advising appointments are not available
Starting in January 2023,Ìýpermanent residence advising appointments will no longer be available. Students are encouraged to attend permanent residence information sessions provided throughout the new year to learn about permanent residence pathways for international students.
Permanent Residence information sessions and advising
International Student Services hosts regular Permanent Residence information sessions throughout the year.
Applying for Permanent Residency
ISS doesn’t answer questions related to permanent residence matters.
Starting in January 2023,Ìýpermanent residence advising appointments will no longer be available. Students are encouraged to attend permanent residence information sessions provided throughout the new year to learn about permanent residence pathways for international students.
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No, you don’t need to hire a representative.
applicants can apply on their own or with the help of a representative, such as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant or lawyer. Before you hire an immigration consultant or lawyer, you’re advised to and .
Yes, a spouse or common-law partner and children can be included with the permanent residence application.
Yes, permanent residents of Canada are required to by living in Canada for 730 days in a five-year period. PR status may be lost if residency requirements are not met.
No, you can’t. To apply for Canadian citizenship, you must be a Permanent Resident of Canada and meet certain conditions such as residency requirements, language skills and income tax filing. To learn more on Canadian citizenship visit