TR to PR Pathway

Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino, announced on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, what he describes as “an innovative pathway” to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates, including Caribbean nationals, who are actively contributing to Canada's economy. – The Jamaica Observer

According to the Minister of Immigration, those individuals who possess relevant skills and experience and are residing in Canada as temporary workers or international graduates will be given permanent status to help fight the pandemic and recover up economic activity in Canada. This pathway will prioritize temporary workers in hospitals, long-term care providers, and international graduates who will boost up Canada’s economy in the future. To be eligible for this pathway applicants must have at least one year of Canadian work experience specifically in health care or other pre-approved essential occupations. 

For international graduates, eligibility requires them to have finished a post-secondary program within the last four years. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications from May 6, 2021, till November 5, 2021. These applications will be accepted under three streams; temporary foreign workers in health care, temporary workers in other selected essential occupations, and international students who graduated from a Canadian institute.

Under these measures, all individuals claiming asylum who have been working in health care institutions providing direct care will be able to apply for permanent residency if they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants under humanitarian and compassionate grounds will be granted permanent residency along with in-Canada family members if their application is approved. Applicants who wish to reside in Quebec will be selected from Quebec. This pathway aims to recognize immigrants who are putting their lives at risk to care for others in Canada.

Immigration for Students under TR to PR Pathway

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for Students who are foreign nationals in Canada/outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

“With an accelerated pathway to permanent residency, these special public policies will encourage essential temporary workers and international graduates to put down roots in Canada and help us retain the talented workers we need, particularly in our healthcare system.”-Marco Mendicino
Canada has long-valued international graduates who can become key contributors to the Canadian economy. By granting permanent residence to international graduates not only will Canada be able to counteract the country’s aging demographic but will also be able to benefit from the already employed international graduates who have received post-secondary education in Canada. These international graduates with their training and expertise can help Canada recover from the pandemic. In absence of this public policy, it is highly unlikely that Canada may be able to welcome new citizens to recover economic stability. On the other hand, these international graduates may have the education and training to establish themselves in Canada but may face it as a daunting challenge as a result of the pandemic. This public policy aims to mitigate these challenges and create a temporary pathway for accelerating the path to permanent residence for these students. 

Public Policy Considerations

This public policy aims to target foreign nationals with eligible credentials from a Canadian institution and who are currently employed. The policy aims to recognize the economic contribution of international graduates and Canada’s ongoing need for skills, talent, education, and work experience of these graduates. As the planned 401,000 new admissions of November 2020, fell short due to a travel ban caused by the pandemic, this public policy will offer an alternative to fill in key essential positions by the global talent within Canada.

Intake Cap 

40,000 applications will be accepted under this policy.

Eligibility requirements for principal applicants

Students who are foreign nationals may be granted permanent residence if they meet the following conditions:
1.    The foreign national has completed, a program of study prior to the date on which the application for permanent residence is received and which is no earlier than January 2017, at one of the following “Designated Learning Institutions” in Canada as defined in section 211.1 of the Regulations:

• a public post-secondary institution, such as a college, trade/technical school, university, or in Quebec CEGEP
• a Quebec based private post-secondary school that operates under the same rules and regulations as public institutions in Quebec
• a private or public post-secondary institution in Quebec offering qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) or an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS)
• a Canadian-based private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees under provincial law but only if the program of study completed was a degree as authorized by the province, which may not include all programs of study offered by the private institution.

2.    The foreign national has been granted one of the following credentials, following the completion of a program study from an eligible institution as defined in 1):

• a degree (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate) which must be a degree issued on completion of a program of at least 8 months in duration;
• a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation issued on completion of a program of any duration leading to occupation in a skilled trade (listed in Annex A); or
• one or more diploma/certificate/attestation where the following conditions are met:

a.    Diplomas/certificates/attestations: each program of study must be at least 8 months in duration and the combined length of the credential(s) must be equivalent to a two-year credential (at least 16 months in duration).

b.     DVS and AVS: each program of study must be at least 900 hours in duration and the combined program of study must be at least 1,800 hours in duration.

c.    Combining one AVS with one DVS: the length of the AVS may be less than 900 hours if the combined length is at least 1,800 hours.

d.    For greater clarity, each combined credential must meet the eligible program requirements as defined in 1), including the completion no earlier than January 2017

1.    The applicant has been authorized pursuant to the Act and Regulations to study throughout their education in Canada.
2.    The applicant/foreign national has been employed in Canada with a valid work permit or authorization to work pursuant to the Act and Regulations at the time the application for permanent residence is received and must not be self-employed unless they were working as a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority. The employment in question must meet the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations.
3.    The applicant/foreign national has attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 5 in either official language for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de Compétence Linguistique Canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations, and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application is received.
4.    The applicant/foreign national has been residing in Canada with a valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status) and was physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence was received and when the application is approved.
5.    The applicant/foreign national intends to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
6.    The foreign national has submitted an application for permanent residence using the forms provided by the Department for this public policy. It includes all necessary proof to satisfy an officer that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of this public policy. (except for evidence required to demonstrate physical presence in Canada at the time of application approval).
7.    The applicant has submitted their application online. In case of disability if an applicant is unable to submit their application online they may use other means as approved by the Minister.
8.    The foreign national/applicant is not inadmissible under the Acts and Regulations.
Note: Designated officers retain the right to request additional supporting documentation to confirm admissibility and eligibility throughout the processing of the application.

Eligibility requirements for family members in Canada

For Family members of the principal applicant to be eligible for permanent residence under this public policy they must meet the following conditions:
1.    Be residing in Canada, 
2.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3.    Under this public policy the foreign national has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by the principal applicant.
4.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
5.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Eligibility requirements for family members outside Canada

For Family members residing abroad of the principal applicant to be eligible for immigration to Canada under this public policy and be granted permanent residence they must meet the following conditions:
1.    The foreign national residing overseas has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by a principal applicant under this public policy.
2.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
4.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Provisions of the Regulations for which an exemption may be granted to the family member outside Canada.

1.    paragraph 10(2)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to indicate the class prescribed by these Regulations for which the application is made.
2.    paragraph 70(1)(a) of the Regulations – the requirement to apply for a permanent resident visa as a member of a class referred to in subsection 70(2) of the Regulations.
3.    paragraph 70(1)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to be a member of an immigration class.
4.    paragraph 70(1)(d) of the Regulations – the requirement to meet the selection criteria and other requirements applicable to that class.

Application Fees under TR to PR Pathway

All applicable fees, including fees for processing an application for permanent residence or a permanent resident visa under subsection 25.2(1) of the Act, and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, must be paid at the time of application.

Important Dates

This public policy will be implemented on May 6, 2021and will end on November 5, 2021, or when abrogated by the Minister. Applications received on or after May 6, 2021, up until November 5, 2021, or the date of abrogation, if applicable, will be processed under the public policy.

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with a recent credential from a Canadian post-secondary institution.

“To promote Canada's official languages, three additional streams with no intake caps have also been launched for French-speaking or bilingual candidates.”- Marco Mendicino
The government has been making significant efforts to promote Francophone migration outside of Quebec to ensure long-term economic and social benefits. Canada has always valued international graduates and provided pathways to permanent residence. Not only does Canada aim to diversify its population but also counteract the country’s aging demographic. Granting permanent residence to recent graduates with French language proficiency will benefit the economy from the pandemic recovery. Additionally, with this policy, these graduates with their work experience paired up with language skills can help them establish a permanent status in Canada, which may have been difficult to do so otherwise. Promoting minority official language communities is a key endeavor of this policy and creates a trajectory to permanent status. Due to border closures and challenges along with it, the Canadian immigration services have looked forward to providing French-speaking temporary residents a pathway to permanent status. These foreign nationals are already contributing to the labor market and represent skills and talent that Canada wishes to retain. Temporary residents who have acquired a Canadian educational credential can benefit from their education and experience in the long run. By aiming to grant immigration to French-speaking individuals not only will Canada economically fulfill the dynamics of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Act) but also contribute to the social and cultural framework of the Canadian society and strengthened the bilingual character of Canada. Moreover, with this policy, Canada will benefit from the skills and experience of French-speaking temporary workers. In absence of this policy and daunting economic recovery from the pandemic, it would have been extremely difficult to welcome new French-speaking individuals.

Public Policy Considerations

French-speaking newcomers have definitively contributed to the labor markets of the Canadian economy. The pandemic has only highlighted the need and contribution of French-speaking foreign nationals. Due to the pandemic, there has been an increased need to ensure a diversified workforce. This public policy aims to recognize international graduates with French language proficiency with eligible Canadian credentials currently employed in Canada. Additionally, this public policy aims to acknowledge the economic contribution of French-speaking international graduates. Their skills and services have contributed massively during this exceptional time of need.

Intake Cap

No cap will be applied for this policy.

Eligibility requirements for principal applicants

International French-speaking graduates may be granted permanent residence if they meet the following conditions:
3.    The foreign national has completed, a program of study prior to the date on which the application for permanent residence is received and which is no earlier than January 2017, at one of the following “Designated Learning Institutions” in Canada as defined in section 211.1 of the Regulations:

• a public post-secondary institution, such as a college, trade/technical school, university, or in Quebec CEGEP
• a private post-secondary school in Quebec that operates under the same rules and regulations as public institutions in Quebec
• a private or public post-secondary institution in Quebec offering qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer leading to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS) or an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS)
• a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees under provincial law but only if the program of study completed was a degree as authorized by the province, which may not include all programs of study offered by the private institution.

4.    The foreign national has been granted one of the following credentials, following the completion of a program study from an eligible institution as defined in 1):

• a degree (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate) which must be a degree issued on completion of a program of at least 8 months in duration;
• a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation issued on completion of a program of any duration leading to occupation in a skilled trade (listed in Annex A); or
• one or more diploma/certificate/attestation where the following conditions are met:

e.    Diplomas/certificates/attestations: each program of study must be at least 8 months in duration and the combined length of the credential(s) must be equivalent to a two-year credential (at least 16 months in duration).
f.     DVS and AVS: each program of study must be at least 900 hours in duration and the combined program of study must be at least 1,800 hours in duration.
g.    Combining one AVS with one DVS: the length of the AVS may be less than 900 hours if the combined length is at least 1,800 hours.
h.    For greater clarity, each combined credential must meet the eligible program requirements as defined in 1), including the completion no earlier than January 2017

5.    The applicant has been authorized pursuant to the Act and Regulations to study throughout their education in Canada.
6.    The applicant/foreign national has been employed in Canada with a valid work permit or authorization to work pursuant to the Act and Regulations at the time the application for permanent residence is received and must not be self-employed unless they were working as a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority. The employment in question must meet the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations.
7.    The applicant/foreign national has attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 5 in FRENCH for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de Compétence Linguistique Canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations, and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application is received.
8.    The applicant/foreign national has been residing in Canada with a valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status) and was physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence was received and when the application is approved.
9.    The applicant/foreign national intends to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
10.    The foreign national has submitted an application for permanent residence using the forms provided by the Department for this public policy. It includes all necessary proof to satisfy an officer that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of this public policy. (except for evidence required to demonstrate physical presence in Canada at the time of application approval).
11.    The applicant has submitted their application online. In case of disability if an applicant is unable to submit their application online they may use other means as approved by the Minister.
12.    The foreign national/applicant is not inadmissible under the Acts and Regulations.
Note: Designated officers retain the right to request additional supporting documentation to confirm admissibility and eligibility throughout the processing of the application.

Eligibility requirements for family members in Canada

For Family members of the principal applicant to be eligible for permanent residence under this public policy they must meet the following conditions:

1. Be residing in Canada, 
2. Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3. Under this public policy, the foreign national has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by the principal applicant.
4. The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
5. A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Eligibility requirements for family members outside Canada

For Family members residing abroad of the principal applicant to be eligible for immigration to Canada under this public policy and be granted permanent residence they must meet the following conditions:

1. The foreign national residing overseas has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by a principal applicant under this public policy.
2. Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3. The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
4. A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Provisions of the Regulations for which an exemption may be granted to the family member outside Canada.

• paragraph 10(2)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to indicate the class prescribed by these Regulations for which the application is made.
• paragraph 70(1)(a) of the Regulations – the requirement to apply for a permanent resident visa as a member of a class referred to in subsection 70(2) of the Regulations.
• paragraph 70(1)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to be a member of an immigration class.
• paragraph 70(1)(d) of the Regulations – the requirement to meet the selection criteria and other requirements applicable to that class.

Application Fees under TR to PR Pathway

All applicable fees, including fees for processing an application for permanent residence or a permanent resident visa under subsection 25.2(1) of the Act, and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, must be paid at the time of application.

Important Dates

This public policy will be implemented on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021, or when abrogated by the Minister. Applications received on or after May 6, 2021, up until November 5, 2021, or the date of abrogation, if applicable, will be processed under the public policy.

Immigration under TR to PR Pathway for Temporary Foreign Workers

” According to Statistics Canada (January 2021), immigrants who previously held a work permit often report higher wages one year after becoming permanent residents.”-Jamaica Observer

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign national workers in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations.

“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the incredible contributions of newcomers,” he said. “These new policies will help those with temporary status to plan their future in Canada, play a key role in our economic recovery and help us build back better. Our message to them is simple: your status may be temporary, but your contributions are lasting—and we want you to stay.”- Marco Mendicino
The pandemic has caused the need for special attention towards filling certain essential occupations. To help stabilize the workforce and economy affected by the pandemic the government aims to provide permanent residence to temporary foreign workers who have contributed immensely to these difficult times. Temporary workers who may have been facing adversities to the path of permanent residence will now have a trajectory path under this public policy. Through this policy not only does Canada aim to retain its diversified workforce but to acknowledge the life-risking services of temporary foreign workers. Foreign nationals who are already employed in Canada but risk an uncertain status will benefit through this public policy. On the other hand, it is very unlikely for Canada to welcome a new workforce thus through this public policy Canada can retain its workforce and benefit its economic activity.

Public Policy Considerations

Due to the global pandemic, there has been an increased need to ensure the well-being of individuals in Canada as well as recover its economy. Thus, this requires a necessary workforce in all sectors with diversified skills. This public policy aims to subject foreign workers with at least one year of work experience in Canada to an essential occupation. Additionally, this policy will aim to retain French-language teachers to support the shortage of these teachers outside Quebec and fulfill Canada’s objectives on official languages. This policy will fulfill the 401,000 new admissions for 2021 in the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan to remain competitive in attracting global talent.

Intake Cap

 Intake caps will apply to each stream of the public policy as:
•    Stream A – a maximum of 20,000 applications will be accepted for processing;
•    Stream B – a maximum of 30,000 applications will be accepted for processing.
Note: applications will continue to be accepted in one stream even if the cap has been reached in the other stream.

Eligibility requirements for principal applicants

Temporary Foreign Workers may be granted permanent residence if they meet the following conditions:
1.    The applicant has gained at least one (1) year of full-time work experience, or an equivalent in part-time experience (1,560 hours), in Canada. The experience must be in an eligible occupation listed in Annex B of Annex C in the three (3) years preceding the date when the application for permanent residence is received. The one year of work experience must be obtained in one or more of the eligible occupations as follows:
•    Stream A: one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed in Annex B. Experience cannot be combined with Annex C occupations.
•    Stream B:  one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed in Annex C, or a combination of occupations in Annexes B and C.
2.    The applicant has been employed in any occupation in Canada when the application to the permanent residence was received.
3.    The employment described in both 1) and 2) must meet the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations, must have been authorized under the Act and Regulations, and must not have been self-employed. (unless working as a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority)
4.    The applicant/foreign national has attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 5 in either official language for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de Compétence Linguistique Canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations, and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application is received.
5.    The applicant/foreign national is residing in Canada with a valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status) and is physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence is received and when the application is approved.
6.    The applicant/foreign national intends to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
7.    The foreign national has submitted an application for permanent residence using the forms provided by the Department for this public policy. It includes all necessary proof to satisfy an officer that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of this public policy. (except for evidence required to demonstrate physical presence in Canada at the time of application approval).
8.    The applicant has submitted their application online. In case of disability if an applicant is unable to submit their application online they may use other means as approved by the Minister.
9.    The foreign national/applicant is not inadmissible under the Acts and Regulations.

Note: Designated officers retain the right to request additional supporting documentation to confirm admissibility and eligibility throughout the processing of the application.

Eligibility requirements for family members in Canada

For Family members of the principal applicant to be eligible for permanent residence under this public policy they must meet the following conditions:
1.    The foreign national is residing in Canada.
2.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3.    Under this public policy the foreign national has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by the principal applicant.
4.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
5.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Eligibility requirements for family members outside Canada

For Family members residing abroad of the principal applicant to be eligible for immigration to Canada under this public policy and be granted permanent residence they must meet the following conditions:
1.    The foreign national residing overseas has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by a principal applicant under this public policy.
2.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
3.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
4.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Provisions of the Regulations for which an exemption may be granted to the family member outside Canada.

1.    paragraph 10(2)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to indicate the class prescribed by these Regulations for which the application is made.
2.    paragraph 70(1)(a) of the Regulations – the requirement to apply for a permanent resident visa as a member of a class referred to in subsection 70(2) of the Regulations.
3.    paragraph 70(1)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to be a member of an immigration class.
4.    paragraph 70(1)(d) of the Regulations – the requirement to meet the selection criteria and other requirements applicable to that class.

Application Fees under TR to PR Pathway

All applicable fees, including fees for processing an application for permanent residence or a permanent resident visa under subsection 25.2(1) of the Act, and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, must be paid at the time of application.

Important Dates

This public policy will be implemented on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021, or when abrogated by the Minister. Applications received on or after May 6, 2021, up until November 5, 2021, or the date of abrogation, if applicable, will be processed under the public policy.

Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations.

“Communities across Canada benefit from French-speaking and bilingual newcomers, and this pathway will contribute to the vitality of these Francophone minority communities.” -Mendicino.
One of Canada’s immigration objectives is to support the development of minority official language communities. The government aims to establish immigration for French-speaking individuals on a broader diaspora and outside Quebec. By providing immigration to French-speaking individuals not only will Canada be able to diversify its workforce but also fill in essential occupations conducive for economic recovery. French-speaking temporary workers have made a tremendous contribution during COVID-19 qualifying for permanent residence. This policy will aim to provide a trajectory to permanent residence applications. By aiming to grant immigration to French-speaking individuals not only will Canada economically fulfill the dynamics of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Act) but also contribute to the social and cultural framework of the Canadian society and strengthened the bilingual character of Canada. Moreover, with this policy, Canada will benefit from the skills and experience of French-speaking temporary workers. In absence of this policy and daunting economic recovery from the pandemic, it would have been extremely difficult to welcome new French-speaking individuals.

Public Policy Considerations

During the pandemic, there has been an increased need to have enough individuals to support the physical health and well-being of the people of Canada. French-speaking temporary workers benefit the economic, social, and cultural segments of communities. This public policy endeavors to target French-speaking temporary workers who are proficient in the language and who have at least one year of working experience in an essential occupation in Canada. Additionally, it aims to acknowledge the services and contribution of French-speaking temporary workers and Canadas’ ongoing need for them. Moreover, the public policy will help retain French and French immersion teachers to address the shortage of French-language teachers in Canada outside of Quebec and support the Government of Canada’s objectives on official languages. The 401,000 new admissions announced for 2021 in the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan are aimed to ensure that Canada has French-speaking workers needed t fill key essential positions and remain competitive in attracting global talent.

Intake Cap

No cap will be applied to this policy.

Eligibility requirements for principal applicants

French-speaking Temporary Foreign Workers may be granted permanent residence if they meet the following conditions:
1.    The applicant has completed at least one (1) year of full-time work experience or an equivalent in part-time experience (1,560 hours) in Canada, in an eligible occupation listed in Annex D or Annex E in the three (3) years preceding the date when the application for permanent residence is received. The one year of work experience must be obtained in one or more of the eligible occupations as follows:
•    Stream A:  the one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed in Annex D. Experience cannot be combined with Annex E occupations.
•    Stream B: the one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed in Annex E, or a combination of occupations in Annex D and E.
2.     The applicant is employed in Canada in any occupation at the time that the application for permanent residence is received.
3.    The employment described in both 1) and 2) must meet the definition of work under subsection 73(2) of the Regulations, must have been authorized under the Act and Regulations, and must not have been self-employment, unless working as a medical doctor in a fee-for-service arrangement with a health authority.
4.    The applicant has attained a level of proficiency of at least benchmark 4 in French for each of the four language skill areas, as set out in the Niveaux de compétence Linguistique canadiens. This must be demonstrated by the results of an evaluation by an organization or institution designated by the Minister for the purpose of evaluating language proficiency under subsection 74(3) of the Regulations and the evaluation must be less than two (2) years old when the permanent residence application is received.
5.    The applicant/foreign national is residing in Canada with a valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status) and is physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence is received and when the application is approved.
6.    The applicant/foreign national intends to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
7.    The foreign national has submitted an application for permanent residence using the forms provided by the Department for this public policy. It includes all necessary proof to satisfy an officer that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of this public policy. (except for evidence required to demonstrate physical presence in Canada at the time of application approval).
8.    The applicant has submitted their application online. In case of disability if an applicant is unable to submit their application online they may use other means as approved by the Minister.
9.    The foreign national/applicant is not inadmissible under the Acts and Regulations.

Note: Designated officers retain the right to request additional supporting documentation to confirm admissibility and eligibility throughout the processing of the application.

Eligibility requirements for family members in Canada

For Family members of the principal applicant to be eligible for permanent residence under this public policy they must meet the following conditions:
6.    The foreign national is residing in Canada.
7.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
8.    Under this public policy the foreign national has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by the principal applicant.
9.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
10.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Eligibility requirements for family members outside Canada

For Family members residing abroad of the principal applicant to be eligible for immigration to Canada under this public policy and be granted permanent residence they must meet the following conditions:
5.    The foreign national residing overseas has been included as an accompanying family member in an application for permanent residence by a principal applicant under this public policy.
6.    Be persons who meet the definition of a “family member” in subsection 1(3) of the Regulations as assessed by a delegated officer.
7.    The foreign national is not inadmissible under the Act and Regulations.
8.    A delegated officer has determined that the principal applicant meets all eligibility requirements to receive permanent residence according to this public policy.

Provisions of the Regulations for which an exemption may be granted to the family member outside Canada.

5.    paragraph 10(2)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to indicate the class prescribed by these Regulations for which the application is made.
6.    paragraph 70(1)(a) of the Regulations – the requirement to apply for a permanent resident visa as a member of a class referred to in subsection 70(2) of the Regulations.
7.    paragraph 70(1)(c) of the Regulations – the requirement to be a member of an immigration class.
8.    paragraph 70(1)(d) of the Regulations – the requirement to meet the selection criteria and other requirements applicable to that class.

Application Fees under TR to PR Pathway

All applicable fees, including fees for processing an application for permanent residence or a permanent resident visa under subsection 25.2(1) of the Act, and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, must be paid at the time of application.

Important Dates

This public policy will be implemented on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021, or when abrogated by the Minister. Applications received on or after May 6, 2021, up until November 5, 2021, or the date of abrogation, if applicable, will be processed under the public policy.

ANNEX A – Eligible Skilled Trades

Major Group 72, industrial, electrical, and construction trades
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping, and erecting trades and related occupations
7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations
7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232 Tool and die makers
7233 Sheet metal workers
7234 Boilermakers
7235 Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
7236 Ironworkers
7237 Welders and related machine operators
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242 Industrial electricians
7243 Power system electricians
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians
7251 Plumbers
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
7253 Gasfitters
7271 Carpenters
7272 Cabinetmakers
7281 Bricklayers
7282 Concrete finishers
7283 Tilesetters
7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7291 Roofers and shinglers
7292 Glaziers
7293 Insulators
7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295 Floor covering installers
Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades;
7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations
7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations
7305 Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313 Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
7314 Railway carmen/women
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7316 Machine fitters
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers
7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
7332 Appliance servicers and repairers
7333 Electrical mechanics
7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics
7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers
7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers
7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women
7371 Crane operators
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying, and construction
7373 Water well drillers
7381 Printing press operators
7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.
Major Group 82, supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry
8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
8231 Underground production and development miners
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers, and related workers
8241 Logging machinery operators
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers
8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
8261 Fishing masters and officers
8262 Fishermen/women
Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing, and utility supervisors and central control operators;
9211Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
9213 Supervisors, food and beverage processing
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
9215 Supervisors, forest products processing
9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur, and leather products processing and manufacturing
9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing
9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing
9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
9232 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas, and chemical processing
9235 Pulping, papermaking, and coating control operators
9241 Power engineers and power systems operators
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators
Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks
6321 Chefs
6322 Cooks
Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers
6331 Butchers, meat cutters, and fishmongers - retail and wholesale
6332 Bakers

Annex B – Eligible Health-Related Occupations

Eligible health care occupations include all broad occupational category 3 occupations (Health occupations) from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) with the exception of Veterinarians (NOC 3114) and Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 3213). Five occupations from broad occupational category 4 (Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services) are also eligible.

Eligible Occupations:

NOC Occupation
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111 Specialist physicians
3112 General practitioners and family physicians
3113 Dentists
3121 Optometrists
3122 Chiropractors
3124 Allied primary health practitioners
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
3131 Pharmacists
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3143 Occupational therapists
3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
3211 Medical laboratory technologists
3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215 Medical radiation technologists
3216 Medical sonographers
3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
3221 Denturists
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3223 Dental technologists, technicians, and laboratory assistants
3231 Opticians
3232 Practitioners of natural healing
3233 Licensed practical nurses
3234 Paramedical occupations
3236 Massage therapists
3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
3411 Dental assistants
3413 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
3414 Other assisting occupations in support of health services
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social workers
4153 Family, marriage, and other related counselors
4165 Health policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
4212 Social and community service workers
4412 Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations

ANNEX C – Other Eligible Essential Occupations

1. Major Unit Groups

Major Unit Group    NOC Code    Occupation

66 - Sales support occupations    

6611    Cashiers
6621    Service station attendants
6622    Store shelf stockers, clerks, and order fillers
6623    Other sales-related occupations

72- Industrial, electrical, and construction trades

7201    Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping, and erecting trades and related occupations
7202    Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations
7203    Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7204    Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205    Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers
7231    Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232    Tool and die makers
7233    Sheet metal workers
7234    Boilermakers
7235    Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
7236    Ironworkers
7237    Welders and related machine operators
7241    Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242    Industrial electricians
7243    Power system electricians
7244    Electrical power line and cable workers
7245    Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246    Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7247    Cable television service and maintenance technicians
7251    Plumbers
7252    Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
7253    Gasfitters
7271    Carpenters
7272    Cabinetmakers
7281    Bricklayers
7282    Concrete finishers
7283    Tilesetters
7284    Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7291    Roofers and shinglers
7292    Glaziers
7293    Insulators
7294    Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295    Floor covering installers

74 - Other installers, repairers servicers, and material handlers   

7441    Residential and commercial installers and servicers
7442    Waterworks and gas maintenance workers
7444    Pest controllers and fumigators
7445    Other repairers and servicers
7451    Longshore workers
7452    Material handlers

75 - Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations     

7511    Transport truck drivers
7512    Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators
7513    Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
7514    Delivery and courier service drivers
7521    Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
7522    Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
7531    Railway yard and track maintenance workers
7532    Water transport deck and engine room crew
7533    Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations
7534    Air transport ramp attendants
7535    Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers

76 - Trades helpers, construction laborers, and related occupations     

7611    Construction trades helpers and laborers
7612    Other trades helpers and laborers
7621    Public works and maintenance laborers
7622    Railway and motor transport laborers

86 - Harvesting, landscaping, and natural resources laborers

8611    Harvesting laborers
8612    Landscaping and grounds maintenance laborers
8613    Aquaculture and marine harvest laborers
8614    Mine laborers
8615    Oil and gas drilling, servicing, and related laborers
8616    Logging and forestry laborers

2. Minor Unit Groups

Minor Unit Group    NOC Code    Occupation

151 - Mail and message distribution occupations     

1511    Mail, postal, and related workers
1512    Letter carriers
1513    Couriers, messengers, and door-to-door distributors

642 - Retail salesperson     

6421    Retail salespersons

673 - Cleaners     

6731    Light duty cleaners
6732    Specialized cleaners
6733    Janitors, caretakers, and building superintendents

843 - Agriculture and horticulture workers     

8431    General farmworkers
8432    Nursery and greenhouse workers

844 - Other workers in fishing and trapping and hunting occupations     

8441    Fishing vessel deckhands
8442    Trappers and hunters

946 - Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage, and associated products processing     

9461    Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
9462    Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers, and related workers
9463    Fish and seafood plant workers
9465    Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

3. Specific 4-digit unit groups

NOC Code    Occupation

0821    Managers in agriculture
0822    Managers in horticulture
4031    French and French Immersion Secondary school teachers (the language of instruction must be French)
4032    French and French Immersion Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (the language of instruction must be French)
4411    Home child care providers
4413    Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
6331    Retail butchers
6523    Airline ticket and service agents
6524    Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives, and related clerks
6541    Security guards and related security service occupations
6551    Customer services representatives - financial institutions
6552    Other customer and information services representatives
8252    Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers
8255    Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
9617    Labourers in food and beverage processing
9618    Labourers in fish and seafood processing

Annex D – Eligible Health-Related Occupations

Eligible health care occupations include all broad occupational category 3 occupations (Health occupations) from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) with the exception of Veterinarians (NOC 3114) and Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 3213), as well as five occupations from broad occupational category 4 (Occupations in education, law, and social, community and government services).

Eligible Occupations:

NOC    Occupation

3011    Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
3012    Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111    Specialist physicians
3112    General practitioners and family physicians
3113    Dentists
3121    Optometrists
3122    Chiropractors
3124    Allied primary health practitioners
3125    Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
3131    Pharmacists
3132    Dietitians and nutritionists
3141    Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142    Physiotherapists
3143    Occupational therapists
3144    Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
3211    Medical laboratory technologists
3212    Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
3214    Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215    Medical radiation technologists
3216    Medical sonographers
3217    Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
3219    Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
3221    Denturists
3222    Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3223    Dental technologists, technicians, and laboratory assistants
3231    Opticians
3232    Practitioners of natural healing
3233    Licensed practical nurses
3234    Paramedical occupations
3236    Massage therapists
3237    Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
3411    Dental assistants
3413    Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
3414    Other assisting occupations in support of health services
4151    Psychologists
4152    Social workers
4153    Family, marriage, and other related counselors
4165    Health policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
4212    Social and community service workers
4412    Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations

Annex E – Other Eligible Essential Occupations

1. Major Unit Groups

Major Unit Group    NOC Code    Occupation

66 - Sales support occupations    

6611    Cashiers
6621    Service station attendants
6622    Store shelf stockers, clerks, and order fillers
6623    Other sales-related occupations

72- Industrial, electrical, and construction trades    

7201    Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping, and erecting trades and related occupations

7202    Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations
7203    Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7204    Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205    Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers
7231    Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232    Tool and die makers
7233    Sheet metal workers
7234    Boilermakers
7235    Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
7236    Ironworkers
7237    Welders and related machine operators
7241    Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242    Industrial electricians
7243    Power system electricians
7244    Electrical power line and cable workers
7245    Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246    Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7247    Cable television service and maintenance technicians
7251    Plumbers
7252    Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
7253    Gasfitters
7271    Carpenters
7272    Cabinetmakers
7281    Bricklayers
7282    Concrete finishers
7283    Tilesetters
7284    Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7291    Roofers and shinglers
7292    Glaziers
7293    Insulators
7294    Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295    Floor covering installers

74 - Other installers, repairers servicers, and material handlers    

7441    Residential and commercial installers and servicers
7442    Waterworks and gas maintenance workers
7444    Pest controllers and fumigators
7445    Other repairers and servicers
7451    Longshore workers
7452    Material handlers

75 - Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations    

7511    Transport truck drivers
7512    Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators
7513    Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
7514    Delivery and courier service drivers
7521    Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
7522    Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
7531    Railway yard and track maintenance workers
7532    Water transport deck and engine room crew
7533    Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations
7534    Air transport ramp attendants
7535    Other automotive mechanical installers and servicers

76 - Trades helpers, construction laborers, and related occupations    

7611    Construction trades helpers and laborers
7612    Other trades helpers and laborers
7621    Public works and maintenance laborers
7622    Railway and motor transport laborers

86 - Harvesting, landscaping, and natural resources laborers    

8611    Harvesting laborers
8612    Landscaping and grounds maintenance laborers
8613    Aquaculture and marine harvest laborers
8614    Mine laborers
8615    Oil and gas drilling, servicing, and related laborers
8616    Logging and forestry laborers

2. Minor Unit Groups

Minor Unit Group    NOC Code    Occupation

151 - Mail and message distribution occupations    

1511    Mail, postal, and related workers
1512    Letter carriers
1513    Couriers, messengers, and door-to-door distributors

642 - Retail salesperson    

6421    Retail salespersons

673 -  Cleaners    

6731    Light duty cleaners
6732    Specialized cleaners
6733    Janitors, caretakers, and building superintendents

843 - Agriculture and horticulture workers    

8431    General farmworkers
8432    Nursery and greenhouse workers

844 -  Other workers in fishing and trapping and hunting occupations    

8441    Fishing vessel deckhands
8442    Trappers and hunters

946 - Machine operators and related workers in food, beverage, and associated products processing    

9461    Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
9462    Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers, and related workers
9463    Fish and seafood plant workers
9465    Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

3. Specific 4-digit unit groups

NOC Code    Occupation

0821    Managers in agriculture
0822    Managers in horticulture
4031    French and French Immersion Secondary school teachers (the language of instruction must be French
4032    French and French Immersion Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (the language of instruction must be French)
4411    Home child care providers
4413    Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
6331    Retail butchers
6523    Airline ticket and service agents
6524    Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives, and related clerks
6541    Security guards and related security service occupations
6551    Customer services representatives - financial institutions
6552    Other customer and information services representatives
8252    Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and specialized livestock workers
8255    Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
9617    Labourers in food and beverage processing
9618    Labourers in fish and seafood processing