Permit Holder Class Permanent Residence

Permanent Residence under the Permit Holder Class A permit holder is someone who holds a valid temporary resident permit (formerly called a Minister’s permit). You may apply for permanent residence under the permit holder class if: - You were considered inadmissible to Canada because of health issues, and - You have a valid temporary resident permit, - You have resided continuously in Canada as a permit holder for at least three (3) years, - You continue to be inadmissible for those health issues, and - You are not inadmissible for any other reason.

You must have fully completed the required three (3) or five (5) year residency requirement in Canada as a permit holder to submit your application under this class. You and your family members must have resided in Canada for a period of three (3) years if you were inadmissible on health grounds when the original permit was issued. If you were inadmissible on any other grounds, you must have resided five (5) years in Canada. If you apply before you have completed the required residency period, your application will be refused.

You must have fully completed the required three (3) or five (5) year residency requirement in Canada as a permit holder to submit your application under this class.

you left Canada and your permit did not authorize re-entry,

you did not extend your permit status prior to its expiry date.

As of October 14, 2022, it is now mandatory to apply online.

Remain a permanent resident as long as you spend at least two (2) years of each five (5) year period in Canada, or until you become a Canadian citizen,