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TR to PR Pathway - IRCC Update 2025| Eligibility | Processing Time | Essential Documents


TR to PR Canada pie chart

Last Updated On : June 28 , 2025


The TR to PR pathway is a special immigration route that allows eligible temporary residents like international graduates, healthcare workers, and essential workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

IRCC Update 2025 for TR to PR Pathway

TR to PR update

Even though the Temporary Resident (TR) to Permanent Resident (PR) program is closed, there are still several options for skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residency.

These programs prioritise those with in-demand skills and Canadian work experience.

However, international students and temporary workers still have options to apply for PR through other permanent pathways, such as:

  1. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry
  2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
  3. Agri-Food Pilot, Atlantic Immigration Program, etc.
  4. New category-based Express Entry draws (launched in 2023) that focus on in-demand occupations

Canada Immigration Streams to apply for TR to PR program?

A candidate who is in Canada as a temporary worker in health service or an essential worker or a graduate from the post-secondary institution can apply for Permanent Residency through the TR To PR pathway.

There are six streams, as advocated by IRCC:

  1. Stream A: Workers in Canada in healthcare
  2. Stream B: Workers in Canada in essential non-healthcare
  3. International Graduates
  4. Stream A: French-speaking workers in Canada in healthcare
  5. Stream B: French-speaking workers in Canada in essential non-healthcare
  6. French-speaking International Graduates

TR To PR Eligibility

If the candidate belongs to any of the above-mentioned streams and is residing in Canada is eligible to apply for PR through TR to PR pathway.

Restoring status allows temporary residents in Canada to regain their legal status after it has expired, provided they apply within 90 days of losing it. This process is essential to remain in Canada lawfully and continue studying, working, or staying temporarily.

Occupation List Who Can Apply For TR To PR?

  1. International students who graduated from a Canadian DLI.
  2. Healthcare workers in public health-related occupations.
  3. Essential workers in construction, transport, agriculture, etc.
  4. French-speaking applicants working outside Quebec.

The applicant has to submit forms and pay fees for biometric procedures to get a Biometric Instruction Letter. This letter, along with your presence for submission, will hasten the application formalities.

TR To PR Processing Time

Usually, the processing time ranges between 4-5 weeks’ time , although it is uncertain because of the pandemic conditions prevailing all over the world. But IRCC has reduced processing time, following is updated details as per 2025. Temporary residents in Canada fall under different categories, and the TR to PR processing time varies based on the specific stream. Below is a detailed table outlining the processing times for each category.

Program Stream Average Processing Time Estimated Government Cost (CAD)
International Graduates 9–12 months $1,365 (incl. PR application + RPRF)
Healthcare Workers 8–10 months $1,365
Essential Workers 10–13 months $1,365
French-Speaking Workers 7–11 months $1,365

IRCC could not process the applications as in the past and hence could not give the tentative timeline for processing the TR to PR applications. Yet, they process the applications once they receive a completed application with all the relevant documents.

TR To PR Document Checklist

The supporting documents checklist required for TR to PR pathway streams are:

  1. The applicant has to submit a study permit or work permit as proof of their stay in Canada. Proof has to be shown for their stay during the submission of application, and also when IRCC decides for issuance of PR.
  2. A reference letter from your current employer with the contact details of your employer. The letter must contain the applicant salary details, employment period, roles and responsibilities, number of hours per week.
  3. The application for the Permanent Resident pathway solicits Immigration Medical Exams by a panel of physicians. If you have already completed, attach the supporting information sheet.
  4. A photo of the applicant and the other family members has to be uploaded along with the application.
  5. The Police Clearance Certificate has to be added for TR to PR Canada Visa when:
  • The candidate and the family members are 18 years or above.
  • The candidate and the family members must submit proof of stay in the past 10 years for 6 months or more in any country.

Consultant With An RCIC To Get Your PR From TR

IRCC frequently updates its immigration programs, so it’s important to stay informed. If that feels overwhelming, consider hiring a licensed immigration consultant who stays up to date with the latest Canadian immigration policies 2025 and can guide you from temporary to permanent residency smoothly.
An immigration consultant can help you for:

  1. Verify your eligibility and prepare a strong TR to PR application
  2. Avoid common mistakes and delays
  3. Monitor your case and communicate with IRCC
  4. Assist in transitioning from study/work permits to PR

F.A.Q.

You can't apply since the program has been closed by IRCC on November 5, 2021.
As a new TR, you must wait until you gather the minimum required Canadian work experience or a degree/ diploma from any Atlantic province. Once you have either of these, you can apply for the Express Entry program or the Provincial Nominee Program.
As a Temporary Resident (TR) in Canada, you can stay for a limited time and must renew your work or study permit. However, as a Permanent Resident (PR), you have the right to live and work in Canada.  It's important to note that as a TR, you cannot apply for Canadian citizenship. You must first become a PR before you can apply for Canadian citizenship.

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