Canada to grant permanent residency to over 6.2 lakh immigrants by 2027

The Canadian government has prepared a blueprint to provide permanent residency to approximately 6.22 lakh foreign nationals by the year 2027.

The immigration policy for the period between 2027 and 2029 has been detailed in the budget presented in Parliament. This will open pathways for workers and students present in the country on temporary visas to become permanent residents.

According to this new framework, preparations are underway to grant permanent residence to 3.8 lakh to 4.2 lakh immigrants during the year 2027.

Along with this, 2 lakh people already living inside the country could be regularized by the end of next year. These will include approximately 1 lakh skilled workers, for whom the Immigration Ministry will launch special programs.

From 2027 to 2029, nearly 3.75 lakh new work and study permits will be issued every year. A major share of the newcomers will comprise work permit holders.

The main objective of this policy is to keep migration numbers under control while meeting the needs of the employment sector and granting permanent status to temporary residents already settled there.

Key developments

• Plan to grant permanent immigration to a total of 6.22 lakh foreigners by 2027
• Likelihood of regularizing 2 lakh temporary residents already present in Canada
• Nearly 3.75 lakh new permits will be issued every year for the next three years