In this article, I tried my best to provide all details required to apply for a Canada PR. If you don’t know even a single detail about Canada PR process, this article will give a fair idea about entire process, documents required and time lines. If you want a free assessment about your profile you can signup here. Just fill your name, email and phone number and get started with your process.
There are a lot of steps involved in applying for a Canada PR.
Check eligibility -> Create Express Entry Profile -> Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA) -> Submit PR application -> Receive Passport request (PPR) -> Land in Canada -> Collect PR Card.
It is not going to be a smooth ride. Process involves preparing for a language test, collecting documents, sending couriers, creating online profiles, waiting for updates, etc. Also, total cost will come around 1 lakh rupees (around $1500). I am not trying to intimidate you by giving all above details. I am just mentally preparing you to the effort, time and patience required for this process. And of course, we are going to cross each step one by one.
Check eligibility:
First you need to check if you are eligible to apply for Canada PR. Check eligibility This is the website that provides the “Minimum requirements” to apply. However, there are some hard restrictions based on your skill and experience. The check eligibility section will help you decide whether you need to ahead or not.
The Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry) program is one of three federal programs managed through Express Entry. Express Entry candidates are scored using the Comprehensive Ranking System. If you score 67 points or higher (out of 100), you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a federal skilled worker.
Who can apply for Express Entry? This official Canada Immigration website which gives details about all the factors that are considered to determine your eligibility. You eligibility to Enter “Express Entry” pool is decided based on 6 factors. Click here
- Language Skill : To find all the details about Language Skill click here. If you opt for IELTS exam, you have to choose General Training option. (Note: IELTS exam is 2 types. General Trainings and Academic). To apply for Express Entry, you must take the General Training option. To check eligibility you don’t have to give actual IELTS exam. Just give one mock test to estimate your score. To get all material about IELTS and to write a mock test click here. Maximum 24 points.
- Education : To find all the details about education click here. Unless you completed you masters/bachelors in Canada, you have to get this done. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one. You can get it done with WES Canada. To check eligibility you don’t have to get actual ECA, just estimate your equivalency. Maximum 25 points.
- Experience : You need 1st find out if your job belongs National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Type 0, A or B. To find out your Skill type Click here . At the end of this page you can filter your job profile and find your NOC. You need have at least 1 year full time experience. Also, if your skill type doesn’t belong to Skill Type 0, A or B, you are not eligible to apply under this program. Maximum 15 points
- Age: You’ll get points based on your age on the day when you apply. Click here to find out how many points you get for your age. Maximum 12 points.
- Arranged Employment in Canada: You can get points if you have a, full-time job offer of at least one year from a Canadian employer. You must get the job offer before you apply to come to Canada as a federal skilled worker. It is almost impossible to get a job in Canada while residing in India unless your current organisation is ready to relocate you to Canada. Consultancies might lure you to believe that they will help you finda job. Check internet about possibilities of getting job in Canada without being in Canada. To find more details about this click here. Maximum 10 points
- Adaptability: You will be awarded points if you have studied in Canada or worked in Canada in the past. Also, there many spouse factors which might get you more points. If you have siblings or blood relatives who are citizens or PR holders in Canada it will help you to increase your score. To know more details click here. Maximum 10 points.
These 6 factors explained above will determine if you are eligible to apply for Canada PR through Federal Skilled immigrant (Express Entry) process. Note: This is not your final eligibility, this is only to verify if you are eligible to Apply. Summing all the points you got based on above factors should be 67 or more. Please read the links provided for each factor carefully. To give mock IELTS test and evaluate all these points, it will hardly take a day or two. If you complete this step, you will have a fair idea by now to proceed or not to. If you decided to go ahead, next step would be creating express entry profile.
If you have any questions about any factors mentioned above or overall Canada PR, please leave comment. Will try to reply as soon as possible.
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I have done Masters in Biotechnology but soon after I cleared the Ibps exam and joined a Public sector bank as an officer. I recently visited a PR consultant and he refused to accept my case saying my educational qualification and work experience of 4 years is unrelated. I therefore need to get some certification at par a commerce degree or Mba degree in related field. I am 27 years of age and I dnt want to waste 2 years more in getting a degree. Can I apply somehow for PR in Canada.
What is your designation?? Please check if your job belongs to NOC Skill Type 0, A or B. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html . If it is not 0, A or B. Your application won’t be accepted at any cost.
My job type belongs to B group but my question was that my educational qualification is in Biotechnology but my job is in banking. Is there any chance that this case is not accepted because of this mismatch?
Your education qualification and Your work experience need not to be in same field. If your NOC belongs to B group, go ahead, you are eligible to apply. All the best for your PR. 🙂
Got any success in getting canadian PR??
I am also working in a PSB.
My jobs is stay at home because I’m live in Somalia
You know Somalia is a difficult to get at work I want to get another Place to live and to get job and I don’t know when and where I get that because I don’t have a many to pie every thing I need so can you help me
Sir are you sure about that?? I mean what if towards the end my case gets rejected for this very reason.
Yes, I am sure. Education and Work experience should match for regulatory jobs like Lawyers, CA’s etc. What exactly is your designation?
Hi, I checked with my eligibility considering all the factors and considering IELTS Band of 7 and i’m getting 66/100 Pts which is less than 67 so apart from increasing IELTS Band or waiting for more work experience to increase Pts (as of now 11/15) is there any way or i’m out of this process?
I am an officer ( Assistant Manager) in public sector bank having 4 years of experience
Can please elaborate on roles and responsibilities? I am just trying to find your NOC.
I deal in loans and credit appraisal, general branch operations dealing with cash and other tranactions. I work as a supervisor to clerical staff and allot them branch work and also assist branch manager in branch operations. Apart from this I deal in recoveries from stressed assets as well.
Your NOC belongs to skill type B. You can apply for PR. I don’t understand why the consultant rejected your case.
Have you consulted any other consultancy ?
I consulted 2 agents just casually and one seriously. Two rejected my case because of the mismatch as already explained and the third one was a little encouraging. Do you recommend any consultant in india? I also meant to ask you that are you currently residing in canada?
need visa every time to work for Canada
Iam interested for Canada
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
Sir I have done diploma in mechanical engineering and having 4.5 year experience in mechanical field.And also I have done b.a in distance education.Please tell what qualification of me counted as major b.a or diploma for maximum points.And also tell me both qualifications point will be count or only one.
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Could you please let me know if the distance education is considered? And is job valid with distance education?
And also how many points do we get for a diploma degree.
Thank you in advance
Is your university recognized from UGC and DEC ?
I have did my diploma from government institute of Electronics which is affiliated to SBTET
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I consulted another agent and I got the same reply that my education and experience do not match. He also said that even if I get a diploma or degree in the relevant field only that experience will.be taken into consideration which I gain after completion of degree/ diploma. What to do now??
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Already sent the details on 5 th of june…waiting for the response
Hi, I am trying different consultants for your case. Everyone is saying your application might be denied (25% chance for rejecting).
Hello,
I am a software engineer with 3+ years of experience.I am planning to apply for PR.What are the chances of getting job offer after getting PR ?
Hi Avadhut,
Your chances depends mainly on your communication. Software field is booming in Canada. If you are fluent in English and talanted, it is not that difficult to find a job.
Hello!
Do you recommend any efficient and trustworthy agents in Pune?
I have already started the process on my own, however, I think of having a consultant in hand to fall back on.
Thank you!
Hi Gita, Can you send your Name, Email, Phone Number and resume to tummaluru@yahoo.co.in
Hi’
I’m a diploma holder in Mechanical Engg. (10+2+3 pattern) with 65% aggregate, age 25. I had 10 backlogs during my study. I have 4+ years work experience as Technician in a private firm, in a mechanical related field. I didn’t made any gap between studies and profession. Am I eligible for PR?
Let me check an d get back to you.
thanks a lot for your response. also, if I’m not eligible, is there any other ways to get closer to PR.
looking forward to your sincere advice. Once again thanks in advance.
Hi Bro,
My self is Mr.Vasu, and I am an MBA Human resources graduate, and 28 years old now, I have 2 years of experience and after that, I resigned my job and doing part-time freelance and I am traveling the entire country, my question is my career gap is effec5 to my PR?
And my wife is also having Masters and Equivalent master degree diploma also, she is Manager and working under the reputed company.
I have 3 years kidoo too.
Hi Vasu, 2 years of gap doesn’t affect your Canada PR application. https://canadaprbasics.com/contact/ fill this form for advice.
I have completed my bachelor’s from India in chemical engineering after which I worked for 2 years in India and then went to US for my Masters in chemical engineering, came back to India coz of no job luck there and working here for about 2 years.
Now I plan to apply for Canadian PR, so I needed to know if I need to get both my Btech and Masters degree verified by ECA or only Masters degree.
Your help is highly appreciated.
You have to get ECA done for highest degree.
Hi Narendra!! Your blog is very helpful.I completed my Integrated Masters of Science from IIT Kharagpur.I want to know how this integrated course will be evaluated by WES.Thanks in advance.
It will be approved. I did my integrated course from BITS Pilani. It is considered as masters by WES Canada.
Hi,
I have done B.Tech in Computer Science and working experience of 6 years in IT Sector. Is my education valid for PR in Canada. My age is 29
Yes Himanshu, you are eligible to apply for PR. Take mock IELTS test and if you get 7 in all sections, you can go ahead and start your process.
Hi,
I have done B.E.( mechanical) and have 19 years of experience as a software engineer. Am in US for past 12 years. Age-42 years old. What is the chance of getting Canadian PR for me and my family? My wife is also an engineering graduate. Could you please refer few consultants?
Thanks,
Arun
Hi sir
This is azam
I have completed my advanced graduate diploma in hospitality and cabin crew managment
And i have 8 years experience in hotel industry
2 years in london
6 years in hyderabad
10+12+2 qualification
Am i eligible to apply for pr
Your eligibility depends on many other factors age, education, marital status etc.
Hi,
My wife has completed masters in commerce and prior to that she has 3 years of work experience which is after and bachelors in commerce. My question to you is that is her work experience considered before her master’s program ? She is the primary applicant and also she is currently doing her article-ship for doing her CA. Would that be considered as work experience?
Kindly advise me.
Thanks,
Pothan Chakravarthy
Yes, work experience is considered as long as it is not part-time or part of education curriculum.
Hello there,
Working in IT, as Sr. QA, 9.5 Years exp, Age 36, Married with a 1 yr kid, can I apply for PR?
Hlo sir,
My name is supreet. I have completed my bachelor’s in commerce and pursuing masters in economics privately from Punjab univ, chd which will be completed in may 2019.
I have one year experience from july 2018- july 2019 along with my correspondence masters degree. Am i eligible for PR in canada? I m 23 years old. Please respond.
Thankyou.
Hi,,
Good job.. very essential and useful blog.
Hi Sir,
I am a software engineer(IT) with 3.5 years of experience. I did my btech in Electrical engineering, can you please advise if my profile may get rejected because of mismatch of academic field and job experience.
It doesn’t matter. I did Mechanical Engineering and I am into software development.
Hi sir,
Is my following eligibility will met minimum requirements to apply
1. Education : Master in economics
2. Age : 29
3. Occupation : Government(Public) Bank with 3+ experience
Please suggest .
I have completed my B.Tech I.T. I have 3.7 years of experience in IT. But I have many backlogs in my academic. I have 25 marksheets of 4 years engineering. so can it effect on my PR process?
It doesn’t matter as long as you cleared all the backlogs.
I started my Bachelor’s degree in 2013 and completed it in 2018. I also have work experience (Type A) during the same time (accounting to 6 yrs till date).
Can you please confirm if my work experience will count for FSW and Canada Express entry.
Please send your resume to tummaluru@yahoo.co.in
Hi I am a high school teacher in Trinidad. What are my chances please.
Please send your resume to tummaluru@yahoo.co.in for better understanding.
Hi.. will You please help me to update the Job description for HR Role. My profile suitable for NOC 1223
I am Arun
After 10th i compltd a 2 year diploma and 5 yrs work experience..is that possible for me.to get pr.
Hi,
I am MCA holder and I have strong 8+ years of experience in DotNet development. What are all my chances getting the PR and Job in Canada during this Pandemic
Hi,
I have BE(IT), with 7.11 years relevant experience as a java developer. But am currently on a break for almost 1.2 years now. I also have a H1B, been to US for few months as well. Want to understand what are my chances for a Express entry, do we still need the ILETS score. Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in Advance !
Hi,
I am having plans to enroll to WILP (Work Integrated Learning Program) offered by BITS Pilani. This is an online program during weekends. Will this be considered as Masters by WES?
Thanks in advance
Yes
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