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You can apply to become a permanent resident of Canada if the government considers you a Protected Person or Convention refugee.

A Protected Person is anyone who has been designated as such by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). In general, a Protected Person is someone who fears persecution in their home country because of their race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, or political beliefs.

Convention refugees are also considered Protected Persons. According to the IRB, Convention refugees are people who are currently living outside of their home country because they are afraid of persecution, torture, or other forms of extreme violence.

Once you receive the status of a Protected Person or Convention Refugee, you can apply to be a permanent resident.

You can also apply for permanent residency if you qualify for the Protected Temporary Residents Class (PTRC). Protected Temporary Residents are people who currently live in Canada on a temporary resident permit and who need urgent protection from persecution.

Applying for permanent residency as a Protected Person

If you are a Protected Person or Protected Temporary Resident who wants to apply for permanent residency in Canada, you must follow the two-step process detailed on the Government of Canada website.

First, you must gather all the necessary documents. These include:

  • personal ID for you and any family members included in your application (ex. passport, birth certificate, identity card),
  • two passport-sized photos of each person,
  • proof of your Protected Person or Convention refugee status, and
  • an English or French translation of all your documents, if applicable.

Next, you must complete the forms found on the Government of Canada website. These forms require you to provide thorough information about you and your family, including biometrics (height, eye colour, etc.), employment and immigration history, educational history, residency history, marital status, and more.

To apply for permanent residency, you may also have to pay a processing fee.

Applications for permanent residency must be submitted by mail.