Canada is a dream country for millions of people around the world. It is one of the most developed nations and has everything to offer. Just like any other nation, Canada, too, offers permanent residency to eligible candidates. Canada has set out a procedure that enables interested candidates to apply for PR in different ways. They can take assistance from Canada PR Consultants. Express Entry still remains one of the most popular choices of the candidates for PR to Canada despite the availability of many other different streams.
Step By Step Guide to Canadian PR Under Express Entry
Here’s a brief step-wise guide to follow for Expressway to Canada PR under the Express Entry system.
Step 1: Check Eligibility
The first and foremost step is to check if you are eligible for Canadian PR under the Express Entry system.
The Canadian government has defined parameters wherein the candidate must score at least 67 points out of 100 in order to qualify to apply for Canadian PR under the Express Entry system. These points are based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, work experience, adaptability and arrange employment.
One can check eligibility (points) on the Canadian government’s website.
Step 2: Prepare the Documents
Once the candidate has qualified (and decided) to apply for Express Entry, the next step is to prepare all the relevant documents.
These documents may include language test results, educational qualifications, etc. It is suggested to prepare different documents beforehand as it may take a long time to get them later.
Step 3: Get Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required to prove that the candidate’s foreign education is at par with the Canadian level, especially if the candidate’s education was completed outside Canada. Therefore, it is highly advised to complete an Education Credentials Assessment. Doing so can help the candidate get an additional 150 points to their Comprehensive Ranking Score.
Step 4: Language Proficiency Report
Proof of language ability is one of the primary requirements for Express Entry. Therefore, one must take English language proficiency tests that are recognized by the Canadian Government; these include IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program). Candidates looking to take a language test in French can take the TEF (Test d’évaluation de français).
All the aforementioned tests assign a score for each of four language abilities: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The minimum score required to be eligible for Express Entry is CLB (Canadian Government Benchmark Level) 7.
Step 5: Submit Express Entry Application
Herein, the candidate needs to create an Express Entry profile and submit the documents. An Express Entry profile is where the candidate provides information to the IRCC. The eligible candidates are put into a pool wherein they are ranked using a points-based system. The score of candidature is based on the information provided in the candidate’s profile.
Step 6: CRS Score Assessment
At this stage, all the profiles in the pool are assessed and only the candidates with the highest scores are sent an invitation. The candidates with scores equal to or higher than the CRS cut-off are sent the invitation.
The cut-off scores are announced at regular intervals in an Express Entry pool draw.
Step 7: Invitation To Apply (ITA)
The candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR need to submit a completed application within 60 days of receiving the invitation.
The candidates will need to send their PR application with all the documents to the concerned authorities. Processing time for most of the applications is around six months.
Approved candidates receive PR authorization.
Step 8: Obtain Medical and Police Clearance Certificates
Once the candidate has received PR authorization, they will need to complete medical and criminal background checks.
The medical checkup must be done by a qualified panel of doctors. And it should be recognized and authorized by the Canadian immigration authority. The documents must be submitted to the IRCC.
Additionally, one needs to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate.
Step 9: Application Reviewed by Canadian Immigration Officer
Canadian Immigration Officer reviews all the applications at this stage and the candidates must furnish any additional documents if asked for.
Step 10: Confirmation of PR Status
Once the application is approved by the Canadian Immigration Officer, the candidate will get confirmation of their permanent resident status.
Step 11: Apply for PR Card
This is the ultimate step in the Canadian immigration process! Once this is done, the candidate is qualified to travel to Canada. The candidate may use the PR card to travel in and out of Canada at their convenience.
Bottom Line
People from different parts of the world can apply for PR to Canada. Asia Pacific Group is one of the most trusted Canada PR Consultants in Melbourne. The has helped hundreds of candidates get PR to Canada in the quickest possible time.
For all Canada-related PR queries, please feel free to get in touch with Asia Pacific Group!
