There are thousands of migrates are moving to Canada, and many are waiting to migrate. Are you a one of them? If yes, this article will help you to complete your Canada PR process journey in easiest way.

What is Canada PR ?

Canada PR stands for permanent resident. Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada is a status granting a person who is not a Canadian citizen, which gives the right to live and work in Canada without any time limit on residence. The validity of a PR visa is 5 years, which can later be renewed. In this article we try to Canada pr process is

Consultants for Canada immigration

Finding a Consultants for Canada Immigration is relatively easy, just google and you’ll get many of them. Through this article we have tried make it more easy. Moreover, you can do permanent resident Canada process by yourself. You can follow this sequence to start your Canadian permanent residency application.

Canada PR requirements

In order to qualify for Canada PR (permanent residence), you have to satisfy two criteria:

• Score 67 immigration points.
• Score the cutoff CRS score for that year.

Canada PR points calculator

Below is a table that explains point distribution for Canada PR Visa application:

Category Name	Maximum Points to be allotted
Age	12
Education	25
Language Skill	28
Work Experience	15
Adaptability	10
Arranged Full-time Employment	10
Total	100

1. Work Experience

PR applicants must have full-time experience for a minimum of 12 months. Few occupations require a specific education or license to apply for a PR visa. Here is the table which describes your work experience points:

Duration of Work Experience (In years)	Maximum Points Awarded
1 year	9
2-3 years	11
4-5 years	13
6 or more years	15

Applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker Program must have significant work experience in a skilled role that must meet the following requirements:

• Must have totaled at least 1,560 hours; approximately one year of full time work.
• Must have been gained in a paid job, or multiple paid jobs.
• Must have been gained within the last 10 years.
• Must have been gained in a managerial, skilled professional, or skilled trade role; Skill Type 0, Skill Level A, or Skill Level B in Canada’s National Occupational Classification system (NOC). A full list of FSWP eligible trades on the NOC can be found on the Canada National Occupation Classification List.

2. Language points

Applicants must have adequate knowledge of English, French or both languages. To prove this, applicants must include test results from the following language test providers on their Express Entry profile before applying for a visa:

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), OR;
• The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), OR;
• The Test devaluation de Francis (TEF) is widely spoken in Canada.

Applicants are tested in 4 language components: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Applicants must meet at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all 4 components of the language test for their “first official language” (either English or French) for a maximum of 24 points. Applicants can then gain an additional 4 points if they reach CLB level 5 in their ‘second official language’.

First Official Language Test (Maximum can get 24 points)

CLB level	Speaking	Listening	Reading	Writing
CLB level 9 or higher	6	6	6	6
CLB level 8	5	5	5	5
CLB level 7	4	4	4	4

Applicants below CLB level 7 are not eligible to apply.

Second Official Language TEF (Maximum can get 4 points)

Level	Points Awarded
Minimum CLB level 4 in all abilities	4

3. Basic Educational Qualification Points

Applicant should have a Canadian or equivalent education. The course should be from a recognized university or institution. You may also meet the qualification specialization requirements depending on the NOC code.

High school diploma is a minimum qualification. The education is evaluated by the ECA.

Qualification	Points
University degree at PhD level or equivalent	25
University degree at Master’s level or equivalent	23
University entry-to-practice degree or equivalent.  This degree must be related to a profession at NOC Skill Level A, must be licensed by a provincial regulatory body, and must be in one of the following fields: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, Pharmacy	23
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees/diplomas or equivalent, one of which must be for a program lasting 3 years or more	22
A Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent, for a program lasting 3 years or more	21
A Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent, for a program lasting 2 years or more	19
A Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent, for a program lasting 1 year or more	15
A Canadian high school diploma or equivalent	5

4. Employment points (maximum 10 points)

If you already have a job offer in Canada or if you already work in a country (full-time and permanent) that is listed as Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or Skill Level B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification List, you will receive 10 points in any of following situations:

1. If you’re currently working in Canada on a temporary work permit, and:

• Your work permit was granted subject to a successful Labour Market Impact Assessment 
• Your work permit is valid, and will still be valid when the FSWP visa is granted 
• The employer named on your work permit has made you a permanent, full time job offer

OR

2. You are currently working in Canada on a temporary work permit, and:

• The job for which the work permit was issued is not subject to the Labour Market Impact Assessment under an agreement such as the NAFTA agreement or a federal-provincial agreement  
• Your work permit is valid, and will still be valid when the FSWP visa is granted 
• The employer named on your work permit has made you a permanent, full time job offer

OR

3. You do not have a Canadian work permit, and do not plan to work in Canada before your FSWP visa is granted, and:

• A Canadian employer has offered you a full time and permanent job 
• The employer has received a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment for the job

OR

4. You are currently working in Canada and have been offered a full time and permanent job with a different Canadian employer, and:

• The employer has received a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment for the job

OR

5. You are currently working in Canada in a job that is not subject to the Labour Market Impact Assessment, but NOT due to an international agreement such as the NAFTA agreement or a federal-provincial agreement.

5. Adaptability (maximum 10 points)

You and your accompanying partner/spouse can receive a maximum of 10 points based on any combination of the elements listed below:

Adaptability factor	Points
Your spouse/partner has achieved CLB 4 on all 4 components in an approved English or French language test	5
You have completed a minimum of 2 years of full time study (minimum 15 hours per week) at a Canadian secondary school or postsecondary education institution	5
Your spouse/partner has completed a minimum of 2 years of full time study (minimum 15 hours per week) at a Canadian secondary school or post-secondary education	5
You have previously worked for at least 1 year in Canada on a valid work permit, in a job listed as Skill Type 0, Skill Level A, or Skill Level B on Canada’s National occupation Classification list	10
Your spouse/partner has previously worked for at least 1 year in Canada on a valid work permit	5
Arranged employment in Canada	5
Relatives in Canada You, or your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is: living in Canada, 18 years or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident This relative must be a: parent grandparent child grandchild your or your spouse’s sibling (child of your or your spouse’s parent) your or your spouse’s aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage) your or your spouse’s niece or nephew (grandchild of your or your spouse’s parent)	5

6. Age points (maximum 12 points)

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older but not older than 49 at the time of application. However, preference is given to those interested in the age group of 25-35 years.

Age (In Years)	Points Awarded
Under 18	0
18-35	12
36	11
37	10
38	9
39	8
40	7
41	6
42	5
43	4
44	3
45	2
46	1
47 or older	0

Canada PR Visa Processing Fees in India

Canada PR fees are changed time to time, as in Oct 2022 the fees for Canada PR application is below mentioned:

Fees	CAD	INR (Approx.)
Application Processing Fee ($850) + Right of Permanent Resident Fee ($515)	1,365	82,980
Your Application Fee (Without right of permanent residence)	850	51,672
To include Spouse or Common Law Partner: Processing Fee ($850) + Right of Permanent Resident Fee ($515)	1,365	82,980
To include Spouse or Common-Law Partner (without right of permanent residence)	850	51,672
To include a Dependent Child	230	13,982

Other costs include like:

• Language Proficiency Test Cost:  Rs. 15,500 
• Medical Test Cost: Rs 5,500 
• Police Clearance Certificate in India: Rs 500 
• Biometric : INR 4,700
• Proof of Funds:

IRCC Canada Express Entry Proof of Funds Requirement in 2022:

Number of family members	Funds required in Canadian dollars (CAD)	Approximate in Indian Rupees (INR)
1	CAD 13,310	INR 80,9135
2	CAD 16,570	INR 10,07,315
3	CAD 20,371	INR 12,38,383
4	CAD 24,733	INR 15,03,556
5	CAD 28,052	INR 17,05,323
6	CAD 31,638	INR 19,23,321
7	CAD 35,224	INR 21,41,320
For each additional family member	CAD 3,586	INR 21,79,98

Canada PR processing time

Normally, It takes 5-8 months after receiving the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for the Canada permanent residence (PR) Visa to be processed.

Canada PR process step by step guide

Here we have mentioned all the points, which you need during your Canada PR process, so you can complete your Canada PR process journey without paying highest amount.

1. English Exam For Canada PR Process

Apply for Canada immigration first step you have to go thought English exam test. There are two types of exams are conducted to get Canada PR :

1. IELTS General
2. Celpip

If you’re struggling for your IELTS or Celpip scoring for Canada PR process.
You can refer our article how to achieve 8+ bands in IELTS.
Celpip candidates can refer our article how to achieve CLB 10 in every modules.

2. Education Assessment – ECA

Education Credential Assessment which is known as ECA. It is done by multiple organizations and provides you the Canadian equivalent degree assessment of your native country’s education. We have put two major degree assessment organizations in our list:

1. WES
2. ICAS

Here we have provided step by step self guide to apply WES assessment.
A person who is looking for ICAS details and self guide to apply can visit our article ICAS Canada process.

An education assessment can take 6 to 8 weeks. The cost of ECA is approximately CAD $285 (CAD 200 fee + CAD 85 international delivery of results).

3. Express Entry Canada profile

“Express Entry” is the name of the online system used by Canadian Immigration for PR applications. By creating an application in the express entry system, you will join the group of candidates waiting for the ITA (Invitation to Apply Canada PR).

Please ensure that all information provided in your online profile is accurate as you will be asked to submit all of this information once you are selected.

Express Entry Canada Profile Cost

The cost of the Express Entry Canada profile is CAD 0. If you hire consultants for Canada immigration then the cost depends the agent.

Waiting for CIC Draw and Invite

After successfully created profile in Express Entry pool your waiting period is started. Every 3-4 weeks Canadian immigration runs a draw called ROI (Rounds of Invitation). The Canadian government declares a minimum cut-off score (CRS points) for each draw. All Express Entry profiles that score equal to or higher than the draw will receive an invitation to claim a PR. This is called an invitation to apply (ITA). The score varies in each draw and is usually set to a number that is sufficient to invite a quota of 2800-3500 applicants for the draw.

4. Days to Submit Documents after ITA

Once you receive the invitation (ITA), you will have 60 days to submit all documents proving your education and work experience. Here are the list of the documents which usually need to submit :

Documents required for ITA:

• Color copy of Passport.
• Digital Photograph.
• Proof of Education & IELTS of all applicants.
• Proof of Employment of primary applicant.
• Proof of Funds of the primary applicant.
• Proof of Medical of all applicants.
• Police clearance certificate (from all countries where you have resided for 6 months or more) of all applicants.

You can get Indian PCC from Indian Embassy if you are outside India. People physically present in India can obtain a PCC from the Indian Passport Office. If you are in the US, you will need an FBI certificate. You can request an extension if the PCC is delayed by the FBI embassy.

Medical, PCC and notarization costs vary by location. Ideally, all costs should be covered in the range of CAD 300-350 per applicant.

5. Canada PR Fee & Processing Time

Canadian PR fees are CAD 1050 per applicant. After submitting the documents and paying the immigration fees, Canadian immigration officials will verify the documents and information. PR processing in Canada generally takes 2 to 4 months depending on the type of application, the countries the person has resided in and most importantly the immigration visa office where the application was sent for processing and how big the backlog is requests. The New Delhi visa office is notorious for taking approximately 4 months, sometimes more, to process and verify submitted documents.

6. Passport Submission, CoPR

After the documents verification, applicants are informed of the result of their application by post. After successful processing, candidates are required to submit their passports for Visa Stamping and CoPR (Confirmation of permanent residence) to the VFS Global. The cost would be around CAD$30 per passport. The stamped passport is returned to the designated address within 2 weeks along with 2 copies of the CoPR. Congrats!! now you are eligible to fly Canada.

7. Reaching Canada on CoPR & Apply for PR card

Applicants should travel to Canada within the period specified in the passport. The term of office is generally until the validity of the passport or the validity of the medical certificate, whichever is earlier. In any case, the visa will not be for more than 1 year. Applicants are expected to plan their travel, temporary or permanent migration to Canada within the visa deadlines and submit one copy of the CoPR at the time of landing. The second copy is stamped and returned.

You should confirm the Canada PR at the port of entry, obtain a social insurance number at the ‘Service Centre’ at the airport.

8. Receiving Canada PR card

The Canada PR card will be sent by courier to the address provided by the applicants at the time of their landing. The address must be a Canadian address. The official Canada PR card processing time is 62-65 days. The PR card will be delivered to the address within 50-80 days. In case you have done a soft landing (temporary migration) to complete the formalities to land before your visa expires, you can ask any friend coming to your home country to bring your PR card with them.

Canada PR cards are not sent by courier outside of Canada and must be delivered in person in such cases.

9. You’ve got the Canada PR

After receiving the your Canada PR card, you are officially Canadian Permanent Resident. The PR card is valid for 5 years. A person should live in Canada for 730 days in 5 consecutive years to continue their PR card for another 5 years after it expires. If a person has resided in Canada for more than 1095 days in 5 consecutive years, they are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.