Express Entry Program for Canada PR Visa
Looking for a move to Canada?
Canada PR Visa allows its holder to live, work, or study in Canada for a duration of five years. There are also other major benefits of the Canada PR Visa that comes with it. In order to do that, you need to apply for Canada PR Visa through the following Immigration Programs:
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
Minimum Canada PR Visa Requirements via Express Entry Program
Now, to check your eligibility for the Express Entry Program, Refer to the following minimum requirements:
Age: Must be between 18 to 35 years of age
Educational Qualification: Minimum Canadian or it’s equivalent higher secondary certification i.e. diploma or bachelor’s degree in any field
Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in NOC Skill level A, B or O
Language Proficiency: Minimum 6.0 per band in IELTS
Must clear the 67 points eligibility system
Once the candidate is able to meet the above-mentioned requirements, they are able to create their express entry profile. Express Entry profile is then submitted into the express entry pool with the profiles of the other express entry candidates.
In the express entry pool, with the help of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), profiles are ranked. These CRS points are awarded based on the candidate’s credentials like age, language proficiency, work experience, etc. Highest ranked profiles are then issued Invitation to Apply (ITA) through regularly held express entry draws.
Above, mentioned points allow you to create your express profile and get submitted to the express pool. There IRCC issues ITA to the candidates who are able to meet the CRS cut-off. (Latest CRS cut-off: 467 points). Once the ITA is issued, candidates can submit their application with a proper set of documents to the IRCC for Canada PR Visa within 60 days.
Minimum Documents Required for Canada PR Visa for Express Entry program
Following is the checklist for documents that are needed to apply for Canada PR Visa:
ECA (Education Credential Assessment)
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Photograph of the applicant
Passport and other travel documents
To show the proof of funds documents from banks like statements etc. are valid. Candidates are required to show the following funds with respect to the accompanying family members:
Following are the basic cost that is applicable while applying for Canada PR Visa in 2019 through Express Entry Program:
Right to Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF): $ 500 CAD
For each dependent Child: $225 CAD
Application Processing Fees: $550 CAD
ECA Fees: $223 CAD approximately
IELTS Examination Fees: INR 14,000
Police Clearance Certificate: INR 500
Medical Clearance Certificate: INR 5000–6000