Permanent residence is the goal for most people who come to Canada to work or study, the right to live, work, and stay anywhere in the country. There is more than one road to it, and the best one depends on your work history, education, language scores, and whether a province wants to nominate you. Pallavi Law Office helps you choose the right program and build an application that holds up, and steps in when a PR application has been refused.
The main pathways to permanent residence
Programs we work with
- Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Family sponsorship
- Humanitarian and compassionate applications
How we help
- Assess which program gives you the best chance.
- Build an honest, well-documented profile or application.
- Respond to an Invitation to Apply within the deadline.
- Prepare the full application so it is not returned for a missing document.
- Advise on refusals and pursue Federal Court review if warranted.
Express Entry
Express Entry covers three federal programs and ranks candidates under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply. Small things, an updated language test, a spouse’s credentials, or a provincial nomination, can change your score enough to receive an invitation. We help you present your profile accurately and claim every point you legitimately qualify for.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Most provinces run their own streams for the workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs they want to keep. A nomination adds significant points to an Express Entry profile, or opens a paper-based application for permanent residence. We advise on which stream fits your background and prepare the application so it meets that province’s specific requirements.
If your PR application was refused
Refusals happen over misrepresentation allegations, incomplete documents, or an officer’s doubts about eligibility. A refusal is not always the end. Depending on the reason, you may be able to respond, reapply, or ask the Federal Court to review the decision on judicial review. We read the file and the officer’s notes and advise on the strongest path forward.
Frequently asked questions
How long does PR take through Express Entry?
Once you receive an Invitation to Apply and submit a complete application, Express Entry applications are processed on a published service standard, though times shift with volume. Building the application correctly the first time is the best way to avoid delays and requests for more documents.
What is a CRS score and how do I improve it?
The Comprehensive Ranking System scores your age, education, language, work experience, and other factors. Improving language test results, adding a provincial nomination, or including a spouse’s credentials can raise it. We help you identify the points you can legitimately add.
Do I need a job offer to get permanent residence?
Not always. Many people qualify through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee stream without a job offer, though a valid offer can help in some programs. We assess which route fits your situation.
Can my family be included in my PR application?
Yes. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can generally be included as accompanying family members. We make sure they are documented correctly so no one is left off.
Ready to apply for permanent residence?
Find out which pathway fits you, or get a refused application reviewed. Call (437) 788-9349 or reach out and we will map out your options.
