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Permanent residence in Canada - Express Entry, the PR card and staying a residentHow skilled workers become permanent residents through Express Entry (profile, CRS ranking, invitation, 60 days to apply, $1,590 in fees in 2026), what happens when you land, how the PR card works, the 730-day residency obligation and the path to citizenship.Residence and visas Months from creating an Express Entry profile to a decision; IRCC publishes current processing times Visas, work permits and study permits in CanadaWhich documents you need to come to Canada to work or study: eTAs ($7) and visitor visas ($100), employer- specific and open work permits ($155), LMIAs, study permits ($150) with the 2026 proof-of-funds amount, arriving at the border, extensions and keeping your status.Residence and visas Applications take hours to prepare; IRCC processing times vary by country and permit type