Apply for PR for recognized Protected Persons

Updated 08/10/2026 — IRCC source.

PR Application for Protected Persons

The Protected Persons category allows individuals who have been granted protected status in Canada to apply for permanent residence. The program is currently open. This is a PR application post-protection decision; individuals who have only just submitted an asylum claim are not automatically eligible.

Who can apply?

• Individuals whose refugee claims have been approved by the IRB.
• Individuals with a positive PRRA decision who have been granted protected person status.
• Protected temporary residents: individuals who entered Canada with a TRP after being identified as in need of urgent protection.

Exclusion criteria must be checked, such as having safe third-country residency or falling under the designated foreign national category with a special waiting period. A standard TRP does not automatically confer protected temporary resident status.

Procedures and documentation

1. Check your protection decision and PR eligibility.
2. Prepare your application according to the IMM 5286 checklist, including your IRB decision or VOS/PRRA or appropriate TRP documents, identification and family documents, forms, and translations.
3. Submit via the PR Portal or by mail as per IRCC instructions; pay all applicable fees.
4. Monitor for follow-up requests and the final PR decision.

All dependents must be declared, including those not accompanying the applicant. Failure to do so may affect future sponsorship eligibility. Protected persons and those listed on the application are exempt from the Right of Permanent Residence Fee; processing fees and other costs depend on the application status.

Preparation before contacting us

Protection decision, UCI, existing documents, spouse and dependent child information, residential address, and any previously submitted immigration records.

Register for a file assessment

The "Register for a file assessment" option is a request to get in touch; service fees are quoted separately based on the scope of work. KeyApply assists with coordination and document preparation; immigration advice and representation are handled by an RCIC or a licensed lawyer. You can call, email, or message via KeyApply.com.

Official sources

IRCC — Protected Persons · Eligibility · Application and how to apply

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