Protected persons – Processing applications for permanent residence – Admissibility

Before granting permanent residence to a protected person, certain criterion require to be met, which are:

*to offer safe haven to persons with a well-founded fear of persecution based on Refugee Convention grounds, as well as those at risk of torture or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment

*to protect the health and safety of Canadians and to maintain the security of Canadian society

*to promote international order, justice and security by denying access to Canadian territory to persons, including protected persons, who are security risks or serious criminals

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