Educational how-to
Citizenship versus permanent residence
This page is a public educational walkthrough. It is not a retainer, a court form, or a promise about your result.
Permanent residence is not citizenship
Each has its own rules and documents.
The Citizenship Act and IRPA are different shelves
Open both if you are unsure which status you have.
Travel, voting and sponsorship rules differ
Do not assume one card does everything.
Confirm status on official documents
Not on a screenshot.
Official law on this site: immigration-law.
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