What are the documents required for a Canada PR?

What documents are required for Canada PR?

Canada is a welcoming country that invites approximately 500,000 Permanent Residents every year. Most people worldwide choose Canada as their first destination to immigrate and settle. Canada PR allows visa holders to live, study, and work in Canada for up to five years. Individuals applying for a Canada PR are required to submit a list of documents that may vary depending on the immigration program they choose to apply for. 

 

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Documents required to apply for a Canada PR Visa

The list of documents that are required for a Canada PR includes:  

• Valid Passport: 6-month valid passport at the time of your visa application. 
• Education Credential Assessment: Individuals must possess a valid and authentic ECA report. Once an application for ECA is submitted and a report is generated, it has validity for up to five years.
• Language Proficiency Test: The individuals must be proficient in English or French. Proficiency in English is mandatory, whereas proficiency in French is optional. If an applicant is proficient in both languages, additional points will be added to their CRS score. Language Proficiency documents such as the IELTS scorecard or TCF for French proficiency are mandatory and need to be submitted.
• Provincial Nomination: If the applicant is nominated by any province, they are required to submit the nomination-related documents as well.
• Marital Status Certificate: If the applicant is married, they must submit a legal document stating this. The spouse's qualifications and education add additional points to the overall CRS score.
• Medical Report: A general, thorough medical check-up report is required. The report is considered valid for one year from the issue date.
• NOC from Police: The police must issue a 'No Objection Certificate' stating that the applicant has no criminal record.
• Work Letters:
  • Work experience letters
  • Letters of Recommendation from the previous institution
  • Offer letter from the current institution
• Birth Certificate, if you are accompanying your children
• Photographs: Two passport-size photos
• Financial stability: Evidence of sufficient funds

The required proof of funds needed for a PR is given in the table below: 

Number of family members	Funds required
1	CAD 13,757
2	CAD 17,127
3	CAD 21,055
4	CAD 25,564
5	CAD 28,994
6	CAD 32,700
7	CAD 36,407
If more than 7, for each additional member	CAD 3,706

 

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