Closed: Temporary public policies: Temporary resident to permanent resident pathway – About the program
About the program
The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway was a limited-time pathway to permanent residence. It was for certain temporary residents who were working in Canada and their families.
You would have been eligible for permanent residence if
- you had work experience in Canada in an essential occupation or the health or health services field
or
- you had recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution
Streams and application limits
There were 6 streams in this pathway:
- 3 accepted both English- and French-speaking applicants
- 3 were specifically for French speakers
Once a stream reached the maximum number of applications, the stream was removed from the portal and you would no longer be able to apply.
General streams
| Stream name | Number of applications that will be accepted | Number of applications that have been submitted |
|---|---|---|
| Workers in Canada: health care | 20,000 | 7,155 |
| Workers in Canada: essential, non-health care | 30,000 | We have reached the maximum number of applications for this stream. |
| Recent international graduates from a Canadian institution | 40,000 | We have reached the maximum number of applications for this stream. |
French-speaking streams
| Stream name | Number of applications that will be accepted | Number of applications that have been submitted |
|---|---|---|
| French-speaking workers in Canada: health care | Unlimited | 271 |
| French-speaking workers in Canada: essential, non-health care | Unlimited | 2,054 |
| French-speaking recent international graduates from a Canadian institution | Unlimited | 4,697 |