Assess your eligibility for the Express Entry program based on factors like age, education, work experience, language proficiency (English or French), and adaptability.
Create Express Entry Profile :
Set up an online profile in the Express Entry system, providing accurate details about your qualifications, work experience, and other relevant information.
Receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score :
Based on your profile, you will be assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which factors in age, education, work experience, language skills, and other elements.
Enter Express Entry Pool :
Once your profile is created, you will enter the pool of Express Entry candidates and wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
Receive ITA :
If you meet the eligibility requirements and have a competitive CRS score, you will receive an ITA to apply for permanent residency.
Submit PR Application :
After receiving the ITA, submit your complete permanent residency application within the specified time frame.
Medical Exam and Biometrics :
Complete a medical examination and provide biometrics to meet the admissibility requirements for permanent residency.
Background Check :
Undergo background checks and verifications as part of the permanent residency application process.
Visa Grant :
If your application is approved, you will receive a visa grant notification, confirming your permanent residency status.
Permanent Residency Approval :
If your PR application is approved, you will receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a Permanent Resident Visa.
Travel to Canada :
Arrange your travel to Canada and activate your permanent residency status upon arrival.
Non-Express Entry PR Process Flow
Choose a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) :
Select the most appropriate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) based on your qualifications, work experience, and the province’s requirements.
Apply to the PNP :
Submit your application to the chosen PNP and await a nomination from the province.
Receive Provincial Nomination :
After receiving a provincial nomination, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Non-Express Entry stream.
Submit PR Application :
Complete and submit your permanent residency application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Medical Exam and Background Check :
Undergo a medical exam and complete background checks as part of the PR application process.
PR Approval :
If your application is approved, you will receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a Permanent Resident Visa.
Travel to Canada :
Plan your travel to Canada and establish your permanent residency status in the province that nominated you.
