TR to PR pathway streams are now open — the applicant portal can be accessed here. The stream for English-speaking international graduates has reached its quota and is no longer accepting applications. Other TR to PR pathway streams remain open.
Update — July 26, 2021 — Canada has introduced a new open work permit program for individuals who have applied through the recently opened TR to PR pathway to permanent residence for essential workers and international graduates. Similar to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), this new open work permit program enables applicants whose work permits are expiring within four months to apply for a new open work permit. This will allow TR to PR pathway applicants to continue working while their permanent residence is being processed.
Canada’s new permanent residence pathways for essential workers and graduates, known as the TR to PR pathway, is a response to Canada’s need for immigration as a means to help grow the economy and add much-needed talent and labour to the workforce.
For eligible workers, the TR to PR pathway is an exciting, and perhaps unexpected, way to transition to permanent residence in Canada from their current temporary status (hence “TR to PR”).
As per IRCC instructions, you can apply four months before your TR (Temporary Residence) status expires.
Procedure to apply
You can apply to any of these pathways through online or through paper applications, as per IRCC guidelines.
Step 1: Arrange all the necessary documents.
Step 2: Pay the necessary fees for your application as per the details given on the government website.
Step 3: Log in to your IRCC account to submit your application form and check your application status.
Step 4: In this step, you need to answer few questions in order to get the personalized document checklist.
Make a note that both students and workers must select the “worker” when they ask for your current immigration status in Canada. This is a temporary note for students, while IRCC will update this option soon to avoid confusion in the application system.
Which option applies to you: Then choose “I am applying for an open work permit under an active public policy or pilot program announced by IRCC.”
Then you will be asked for “There are fees associated with this application. Will you be paying your fees are or your fee exempt?” Answer “No, I am exempt from paying fees for the application.” Even though you have already paid your $155 fee, you are exempt from paying the open work permit holder fee.
Step 5: In this step, you need to start filling the forms as per IRCC’s instructions guide. Make sure that you have the checklist ready with you. IMM 5710 form (Application to Change Conditions or Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker).
In the end, you will be asked for a duration date no later than December 21, 2022. Remember that you should not ask for a date more than your passport expiry date.
Step 6: Upload all the list of correct documents, that includes:
But the family members in Canada will have their own document checklist. An ‘IMM 0008 (Generic Application form)’, this form should have the family member’s name as mentioned in the principal applicant’s application. This can be uploaded in the ‘Client Information’ section.
Next, after application
After applying, your application will be reviewed for the following by an immigration officer. These officers will verify for the following checkpoints:
If your application is incomplete, they will return your application without processing it.
If a person meets all the requirements and is eligible, immigration officers will mail the work permit to your Canadian address, mentioning all the details about
S. Masood Canadian Immigration Services Inc., has been helping people like you achieve their dreams of visiting, studying, working or living in Canada. Shazia Masood Chaudhary is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R709418) and member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and with the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).
