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Canada Immigration Application FAQs

Where to submit the Canada Immigration Application?

Canada accepts immigration applications through its three key immigration programs, i.e.

Express Entry System: Express entry accepts the online applications for its three keys streams, i.e. Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Every province in Canada has its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to invite skilled immigrants in the province. Several provinces accept the online applications through their official websites. You may also apply directly the province, where you are planning to immigrate.
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP): Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) accepts the applications through its online ‘Mon Projet Quebec’ system.

What are the documents required to apply for PR in Canada?

Here are the key documents needed for PR in Canada:

Valid passport and travel documents
Language test results
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Police clearance certificate(s)
Photographs of principal applicant and family members
Medical Certificate
Birth certificate
Marriage Certificate, etc.
Documentation related to work experience

Find the Complete Canada PR Document checklist here

In which Language I need to submit the Supporting Documents?

The Supporting documents must be either in English or French. The documents in any other language apart from these two languages, must be accompanied with a valid translation in either English or French, translated by a certified translator.

What is the processing time of Canada Immigration Application?

Well, it’s in fact, difficult to determine the precise processing time as it depends on various factors including:

The Canadian Immigration Program you have applied
LMIA approval requirement, if the application is based on a job offer
Visa office processing the application
The verification of your application and supporting documents
Whether you need to attend a personal interview or not, etc.

The published processing time cannot be considered for reference for all above reasons. For instance, Express entry System claims to process the application in six months, however, the processing may take longer depending on any of the above mentioned programs.

Who all I can include in my Canadian PR visa application?

You may include your Spouse/Conjugal Partner/Common-law partner and dependent the Canada PR application. The dependent children included in application need to be under 19 years. In case they are above 19, then must be fulltime students. Their education must not have interrupted since 19 years of age. However, the Parents and grandparents can be sponsored only via Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) that opens every year to accept 10,000 applications as per recent amendments. The eligibility of each dependent is based on the health and character parameters.

When should I submit the supporting Documents?

Well, it depends on the immigration program you have chosen to apply, i.e.

Express Entry FSW category: The key documents under this category need to be submitted along with the online application. The language test score and ECA report to be submitted while creating profile on express entry. Rest of the documents would be required along with the Visa application, once the invitation for visa is received.
QSWP: You need to attach key documents while submitting online application for CSQ (Quebec Selection Certificate) through ‘Mon Projet Quebec’. Rest of the documents would be required along with the Visa application, once the invitation for visa is received from IRCC based on the CSQ.
PNP: The documents for the Provincial Nominee Program need to be submitted when applying for the ‘nomination certificate’ from the province through online or offline mode.

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