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Permanent Resident Program
The Permanent Resident Program provides information on immigrating to Canada and applying for permanent resident status.
Delivered by: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Application Information
- In most cases, individuals must submit their permanent residence application to the Canadian immigration office responsible for their country of citizenship.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 888 242-2100
- TTY: 1 888 576-8502
Related Information
- In order to maintain their status, permanent residents must meet the residency requirement of living in Canada for at least two years within a five-year period.
