PR in canada - Help !?

Question

Hi,

I'm an Indian National,working here in Canada on Work Permit for the past 8 months. I've just applied for WP renewal also.

(1) Can I apply for permanent residence in Canada now? Or do i have to wait for 4 months and then apply when i complete an year in Canada?
(2) Can i apply for permanent residence while in canada? How long it might take if applying from inside canada?
(3) While permanent residence is in progress, If i get married, can I apply for the sponsorship of my wife?

Thanks,
Roy

Answer 1

1. You must complete one year of residence first. You have only been in Canada 8 months so you must wait 4 more months.

2. Yes, you can apply from within Canada. It will take on average one to two years for completion.

3. No. You can only apply for a family member once you have permanent resident status. You can not apply while you are in progress.

Answer 2

It depends on what kind of work permit you have what you can apply for. Find out if you qualify for a provincial nominee program where you live and you might be able to apply right away through that. Their PR is fairly fast, under a year. Otherwise if you apply as a skilled worker from inside Canada your application is sent through the US and average should take 19 months.



It is possible to add a spouse to your application but it's kind of a hassle. Better if you marry before you apply or wait until after your application is through.

Answer 3

I beleive you will need to be working in Canada for 3 to 5 years before you are eligible to apply for PR.



see the link below for details.



This application is for persons who are in Canada on a valid temporary resident permit and wish to apply for permanent residence. Applicants must have lived continuously in Canada as permit holders for a minimum of three to five years (depending on the reason the applicant is inadmissible to Canada under the Act) before they are eligible to apply for permanent residence.

Answer 4

have you called canadian immg. they can answer this for you. www.cic.gc.ca

the toll free no is on the website.



or call 1 800 O Canada the info source for the govt of Canada.