Documents Required For Canada Express Entry Application For Pr

Moving to Canada is one of the biggest dreams of thousands of Indians. Most of the applicants who think about making Canada their permanent home apply for PR through Express Entry - the fastest immigration pathway to get PR in Canada - within 6 months! 

Express Entry has three immigration streams and you can choose the one that aligns with your experience and skills - the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). 

Process of Selection for Canada PR

Once you determine your eligibility for Canada PR through the Canada PR points calculator, you need to create a profile online. The federal government then checks if you are eligible for a program under Express Entry. If selected, you get placed into the Express Entry pool.

Here, your profile is ranked against other potential candidates as per the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) - a point-based system. Your age, education, work experience, language skills, and adaptability factors are assessed and given a score. 

Frequent Express Entry draws are conducted - where a CRS cut-off is decided. If you meet the requirements, you are invited to apply for permanent residence. If not, you can improve your score and wait for the next draw.

After getting accepted, IRCC gives you 60 days to submit a complete PR application along with supporting documents. 

Mandatory Documents for Canada’s Express Entry 

When submitting the application, you must attach the following documents: 

Proof of Identity 

You need to submit a copy of your biographical data page of a passport. Otherwise, attach a travel document to let the authorities know you are a real person. 

Medical Reports

Canada needs your medical examination reports to know you and your family members accompanying you are in good health. However, per a recent update on 1st October 2023, you do not need to give an upfront medical exam report with your application for Express Entry. Wait until you get further instructions from IRCC - who will tell you when to give the examination.

Police Clearance Certificates

To move to Canada as a PR, you need to prove that you have zero criminal record. This can be achieved by getting Police Clearance Certificates from all the countries you have stayed for at least 6 months or more consecutively - in the past 10 years. If not, only provide for your home country. It is not needed for any period before the age of 18. Scan the original police certificate(s) and upload it in colour. Certified true copies and unauthorized copies are not accepted.

Proof of Work Experience

Here are some documents you need to submit with your Canada Express Entry application for PR to prove your work experience: 

• An experience or reference letter from your previous employer. This should be printed on the official company letterhead and have your name, the contact information of the company, the name, the title, and the signature of the primary supervisor at the company.
• Your letterhead should specify all the positions you held while working at the company. It should mention - your job title, duties, and responsibilities, job status, the dates you worked from and till, work hours per week, and yearly salary along with benefits.
• If you are self-employed, you need to submit articles of incorporation or other proof of business ownership. Also, provide proof of self-employment income, documents from third-party persons showcasing the service delivered, and payment details.

Other mandatory documents 

• In the case of dependent children, provide birth certificate copies and other similar documents. 
• Provide proof of your studies so that IRCC can confirm your education claims and verify that you meet program requirements.
• If nominated by a province, submit the provincial or territorial certificate of qualification.
• Submit the valid job offer letter.
• Proof of funds to confirm that you meet the low-income cut-off (LICO).
• Marriage certificate or proof of common-law relationship and cohabitation.
• Divorce certificate and legal separation agreements (if applicable).
• Death certificates to confirm the claim of death of a spouse or partner.
• If you have adopted kids, provide adoption papers.
• A Representative form [IMM 5476] if you wish to appoint a representative to conduct business on your behalf, as well as on behalf of your family members.

If you fail to submit any of the above-mentioned documents with our PR application, your application will be considered incomplete.

Make sure to gather all the documents needed for immigration to Canada from India in advance, so that you don’t have to worry at the last minute. Also, you will only be given 60 days to complete the application - which should be kept in mind. 

Documents submitted must be high quality, easy to read and properly named. All documents must be in English or French, if not - get them translated or get a certified copy of the original document in English or French.

If you are having trouble with the process, connect with the best immigration consultants in Delhi, Nationwide Visas. 

Good Luck!