permanent resident

Immigrating to Canada vs. the United States

The United States has been seen as the land of opportunity for decades and is an extremely popular destination for newcomers to live, work, study and settle permanently. About 45 million foreign-born people currently live in the US, making up about 14% of the population.

By Julia Hornstein

Why a Canadian PR may lose their status

According to a 2021 news release, Canada welcomed its highest-ever number of immigrants to the country last year and immigration accounts for around 75% of Canada’s population growth. Projections from that same release suggest that immigrants may represent up to 30% of Canada’s total population by 2036, up 9.3% from 2011 (20.7%). Discover if You […]

By Vimal Sivakumar

Answering six common questions about healthcare in Canada for new permanent residents

Newly landed Canadian permanent residents (PR) are afforded the same healthcare services as citizens born and raised in this country.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Study: International students face unique disadvantage when trying to become permanent residents in Canada

A recent study called From Student to Immigrant? Multi-step Pathways to Permanent Residence suggests that too many Canadian international students face multi-step, indirect pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR).

By Vimal Sivakumar

Can I leave Canada and still be eligible for Canadian citizenship?

You may become a Canadian citizen as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements, including the physical presence requirements. Canada requires you to have lived in the country for at least three years or 1,095 days out of the past five years before applying for Canadian citizenship. The calculation period starts on the day that […]

By Julia Hornstein

Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens

Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta