Temporary public policies: Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway – About the program
About the program
The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway is a limited-time pathway to permanent residence. It is for certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families.
You may be eligible for permanent residence if
- you have work experience in Canada in an essential occupation or the health or health services field
or
- you recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution
Streams and application limits
There are 6 streams in this pathway:
- 3 accept both English- and French-speaking applicants
- 3 are specifically for French speakers
Once a stream has reached the maximum number of applications, the stream is removed from the portal and you will no longer be able to apply. Make sure that you meet all eligibility criteria before applying for any of the streams.
General streams
| Stream name | Number of applications that will be accepted | Number of applications that have been submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Workers in Canada: health care | 20,000 | 7,155 |
| Workers in Canada: essential, non-health care | 30,000 | We have reached the maximum number of applications for this stream. |
| Recent international graduates from a Canadian institution | 40,000 | We have reached the maximum number of applications for this stream. |
French-speaking streams
| Stream name | Number of applications that will be accepted | Number of applications that have been submitted |
|---|---|---|
| French-speaking workers in Canada: health care | Unlimited | 271 |
| French-speaking workers in Canada: essential, non-health care | Unlimited | 2,054 |
| French-speaking recent international graduates from a Canadian institution | Unlimited | 4,697 |
Check if you can apply
Each stream has different eligibility requirements.
If you are eligible, review the detailed requirements before you apply.
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