Can We Expect Another TR to PR Pathway?

The Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, plans to shrink the number of temporary residents in Canada by making them permanent residents. During his speech in late March 2024, he remarked, “At the same time, we must ensure robust pathways to permanent residence for those who wish to make Canada their home in the long term, and avoid the pitfalls of an economy built solely on temporary workers.”

Express Entry has changed significantly over the last year, making it difficult for most temporary residents in Canada to get permanent residency. Our question is whether or not another TR to PR pathway could be on the horizon to assist temporary residents in achieving their ultimate goal – permanent residency.

What was the TR to PR pathway?

The Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR Pathway) was a limited-time pathway to permanent residence for qualifying temporary residents and their families. It was designed for those who had work experience in Canada in essential occupations, the health or health services field, or for recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, applicants needed to be present in Canada, working with authorization, have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages, and meet general admissibility requirements.

Requirements for this pathway

There were six streams under the TR to PR Pathway, each with its own specific requirements:

1. Workers in-Canada: Stream A (Healthcare): For temporary residents with work experience in healthcare occupations.
2. Workers in-Canada: Stream B (Essential Non-Healthcare): For temporary residents with work experience in other essential occupations.
3. International Graduates: For recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
4. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream A (Healthcare): For French-speaking temporary residents with work experience in healthcare occupations.
5. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream B (Essential, Non-Healthcare): For French-speaking temporary residents with work experience in other essential occupations.
6. French-speaking International Graduates: For French-speaking recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.

To apply for this pathway, applicants were required to check their eligibility using an eligibility tool and review the detailed eligibility requirements for their specific stream. It was important not to apply if the requirements of one of the six streams were not met, as the application would be refused and processing fees would not be returned.

Please note that the information provided here is based on the context documents and the status of the TR to PR Pathway at the time of the knowledge cutoff.

To have been eligible for the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR Pathway), applicants must have met the following minimum requirements:

1. Residency and Work Status: Applicants had to be present in Canada and had to be currently working with authorization at the time of their application.
2. Work Experience: They must have had work experience in Canada in an essential occupation, the health or health services field, or be recent graduates from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
3. Language Proficiency: Applicants had to demonstrate proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages (English or French).
4. Admissibility: They had to meet general admissibility requirements to qualify for permanent residence.

Whether or not this pathway will be made available again is a guess at this stage. We recognize that many people have Post-Graduate Work Permits expiring soon, yet they have no options to apply for permanent residency at this stage. We sincerely hope that IRCC will implement a solid plan to alleviate our last statement.

The Minister of Immigration, Marc Miller, plans to shrink the number of temporary residents in Canada by making them permanent residents. During his speech in late March 2024, he remarked, “At the same time, we must ensure robust pathways to permanent residence for those who wish to make Canada their home in the long term, and avoid the pitfalls of an economy built solely on temporary workers.”

Express Entry has changed significantly over the last year, making it difficult for most temporary residents in Canada to get permanent residency. Our question is whether or not another TR to PR pathway could be on the horizon to assist temporary residents in achieving their ultimate goal – permanent residency.

What was the TR to PR pathway?

The Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR Pathway) was a limited-time pathway to permanent residence for qualifying temporary residents and their families. It was designed for those who had work experience in Canada in essential occupations, the health or health services field, or for recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, applicants needed to be present in Canada, working with authorization, have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages, and meet general admissibility requirements.

Requirements for this pathway

There were six streams under the TR to PR Pathway, each with its own specific requirements:

1. Workers in-Canada: Stream A (Healthcare): For temporary residents with work experience in healthcare occupations.
2. Workers in-Canada: Stream B (Essential Non-Healthcare): For temporary residents with work experience in other essential occupations.
3. International Graduates: For recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
4. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream A (Healthcare): For French-speaking temporary residents with work experience in healthcare occupations.
5. French-speaking Workers in-Canada: Stream B (Essential, Non-Healthcare): For French-speaking temporary residents with work experience in other essential occupations.
6. French-speaking International Graduates: For French-speaking recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.

To apply for this pathway, applicants were required to check their eligibility using an eligibility tool and review the detailed eligibility requirements for their specific stream. It was important not to apply if the requirements of one of the six streams were not met, as the application would be refused and processing fees would not be returned.

Please note that the information provided here is based on the context documents and the status of the TR to PR Pathway at the time of the knowledge cutoff.

To have been eligible for the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR Pathway), applicants must have met the following minimum requirements:

1. Residency and Work Status: Applicants had to be present in Canada and had to be currently working with authorization at the time of their application.
2. Work Experience: They must have had work experience in Canada in an essential occupation, the health or health services field, or be recent graduates from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
3. Language Proficiency: Applicants had to demonstrate proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages (English or French).
4. Admissibility: They had to meet general admissibility requirements to qualify for permanent residence.

Whether or not this pathway will be made available again is a guess at this stage. We recognize that many people have Post-Graduate Work Permits expiring soon, yet they have no options to apply for permanent residency at this stage. We sincerely hope that IRCC will implement a solid plan to alleviate our last statement.