Difference between Canada PR & Citizenship

Often people have a misconception in understanding Canada permanent residency and citizenship. Both these status are beneficial for a migrant and have a thin line difference between them.

Permanent Residency of Canada

This status can be claimed by professionals or workers who wish to reside in Canada on long term. By applying for a PR visa, this status is obtained. Candidates who are legal nationals of a specific country, with min. graduation and 2 years work experience qualify for PR status. Along, PR demands that the permanent residency applicant must have a good English language caliber, sound health and no previous criminal record. After the application process and successful application approval, the candidate gets a PR status and is termed as Canadian permanent resident.

On becoming a permanent resident, he or she gets right to work for full-time (long term), stay anywhere in the country, take along family, travel anywhere in Canada; come to home country or any country multiple times, right to apply for citizenship, etc. Likewise, permanent residency status holder also gets a right to enjoy subsidized benefits like free education, free healthcare, pensions, social security etc. He or she will not be allowed to vote and run any kind of business in Canada.

Citizenship of Canada

Canadian citizenship can be claimed only by naturalized citizens (humans born in Canada) or people who are successful permanent residents. As a citizen of Canada, you will be at a higher advantage than a permanent resident. Additional rights like right to vote, run a business, participate in politics, Canadian passport etc. will be given to you. In a nutshell, you will have un-restricted rights to live in the country forever.

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