Landed Immigrant is a formerly official classification for a person who has been admitted to Canada as a non-citizen permanent resident. The current official classification for such a person is simply permanent resident. Nevertheless, the term "Landed Immigrant" was in use for so long, that it has become part of Canadian vocabulary, and even still appears on some government related forms and publications.
A landed immigrant is allowed to live and work in Canada without restriction, and he holds most of the same rights as any Canadian citizen, the biggest exceptions being that landed immigrants cannot vote in Canadian elections, run for elected office, hold Canadian passports, or work in certain government jobs. A landed immigrant also cannot remain outside of Canada for an indefinite period without risking the loss of his status.
Given the absence of a Canadian passport a landed immigrant is issued a permanent resident card, which is a plastified wallet-sized proof of status meant to facilitate entry back to Canada. It incorporates several state-of-the-art security features.
After three years of residence in Canada a landed immigrant may apply to naturalize as a Canadian citizen.
External link
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.html)
Non-Commonwealth landedimmigrants who are citizens of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program are unaffected by this regulation change.
Commonwealth landedimmigrants in the Halifax, Quebec City and Calgary districts may apply on a walk-in basis and should consult www.usembassycanada.gov for the public hours.
Landedimmigrant applicants 60 years of age or older.
The Permanent Resident Card expires every five years, and then may be renewed by making application and proving that the applicant has resided in Canada for the requisite time period.
LandedImmigrant is a formerly official classification for a person who has been admitted to Canada as a non-citizen permanent resident.
Nevertheless, the term "LandedImmigrant" was in use for so long, that it has become part of Canadian vocabulary, and even still appears on some government related forms and publications.
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