Permanent Residence Pathway for 90,000 Workers

On April 14, 2021, the federal government announced an innovative pathway to obtain Canadian permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy.

The focus of this new pathway will be on temporary workers employed in our hospitals, long-term care homes, and on the frontlines of other essential sectors, as well as international graduates who are driving the economy. 

Effective May 6, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications under the following 3 streams:
– 20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care

– 30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations

– 40,000 applications for international students who graduated from a Canadian institution

The streams will remain open until November 5, 2021, or until they have reached their limit. Up to 90,000 new permanent residents will be admitted under these streams. Three additional streams with no intake caps have also been launched for French-speaking or bilingual candidates.

For more information on if you are eligible under these programs, contact  pinaz@prmlaw.ca or call 416-320-1751.