Comprehensive Ranking System

Required Documents for eAPR

1) Identity and Civil Status Documents

- Passports 

- Birth certificates

- Marital status

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2) Language Test Results

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3) Work Experience Documents

• Reference letters:

Reference letters should include the following:

1. Job title

2. Salary

3. The average hours/week

4. List of employment duties 

5. The dates of your employment

6. Copies of employment contracts and payslips 

• Canadian work experience:

• T4 tax information slips

• Notice of Assessment and Option C printouts from CRA

• A copy of your work permit/employment authorization

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4) Education Documents

-       Copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees 

-       Copies of transcripts 

-       An original Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report

5) Proof of Funds

Sufficient funds to support your relocation to Canada. 

Number of Family Members                                         Funds Required

1                                                                                                  $12,960

2                                                                                                  $16,135

3                                                                                                  $19,836

4                                                                                                  $24,083

5                                                                                                  $27,315

6                                                                                                  $30,806

7                                                                                                  $34,299

For each additional family member                                            $3,492

6) MEDICAL EXAMINATION CONFIRMATION

Electronic copies of medical examination confirmation.

7) POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES

Police clearance certificates from every country resided in for six months or more since the age of 18. Police clearance certificates are only valid for 12 months. It’s important that you wait until you receive an ITA before you apply for one, otherwise, it could expire by the time your application is processed.

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8) PHOTOS

Two (2) digital photos of you, your spouse or partner, and each dependent child.

9) GOVERNMENT PROCESSING FEES

Principal Applicant: $1325

Spouse: $1325

Dependent children: $225/child

10) PROVINCIAL NOMINATION

If claimed points for a provincial nomination, then you must provide a copy of the nomination.

11) PROOF OF RELATIVE

• If you have claimed points for a relative in Canada, you must provide:

• Proof of Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status for your relative

• Proof your relative residence in Canada such as utility bills, Canadian tax documents or banking recordsetc.

• Proof of family relationship 

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12) OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT (if points are claimed)

• A valid job offer from a Canadian employer, you’ll need proof that the offer is legitimate by providing:

• A letter from the employer offering the job in Canada

• The associated LMIA number, if applicable

The job offer letter:

- should be printed on the company letterhead and includes name, the company’s contact information, and the name, title, and signature of the applicant’s immediate supervisor. 

- must also contain the expected start date, job title, duties and responsibilities, number of work hours per week, and annual salary plus benefits.

- must contain a commitment that the applicant will be employed on a continuous, paid, full-time bases for at least one year after issuance of permanent residence.

How long does it take to receive an ITA?

If you are highly ranked, you can expect to receive an ITA within a matter of days to a few weeks. If you are not selected right away, your profile will remain active in the Express Entry pool for 12 months.

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