The Canadian immigration department, i.e. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), introduced the fastest process for Canada PR in the year 2015
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Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) visa is one of the most desired visa categories among the worldwide immigration aspirants. The lenient immigration policy of the Canadian government lures people from all parts of the globe to live, work or settles in Canada. The Canadian PR status provides various benefits and advantages to the holders. This is the reason that thousands of skilled professionals apply for Canada PR every year.
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What is the process to get Canadian PR visa from India?
The Canadian immigration department, i.e. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), introduced the fastest process for Canada PR in the year 2015, i.e. federal Express Entry System. It is a point-based online system based on six selection factors, i.e. age, education, language proficiency, work experience, etc. Federal Express Entry has three categories, i.e.
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
If you are a skilled worker outside Canada, willing to apply for a Canadian PR visa, you need to register your profile under Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category and obtain a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to be eligible to apply. The eligible candidates register their profile and reach the EE pool of candidates to get the point score based on CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System).
The candidates with a high enough CRS score on Canada PR points calculator in the EE pool get the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) from the IRCC. The applicants who get the invitation require submitting a complete PR application along with thedocumentswithin 60 days of receiving the ITA. Subsequently, the IRCC verify the application and documents and, accordingly, issue approval for a PR visa.
Six Selection factors of Federal Express Entry System
The Express Entry system has six selection factors in assessing the applicants and subsequently allocate them the CRS score. These selection factors are:
1. Age- You must be at least 18 years or above to apply for Permanent Resident (PR) visa in Canada.
2. Education- To acquire a decent point score, you must be at least a graduate.
3. Work Experience- Although the minimum required work experience is one year; however, a work experience of 3 years or above helps you obtain a good immigration point score
4. Language Skills (English/French) - Canadian immigration department give points based on your proficiency in English or French. Minimum CLB 7 level is mandatory.
5. Adaptability- Prior connection to Canada helps you in terms of obtaining points.
6. Arranged Employment- Though, employment offer is not compulsory, however, if anyone has the same can avail the points for it.
The higher the score you obtain based on the above-mentioned factors, the stronger are your chances of obtaining the ITA (Invitation to Apply) for a PR visa from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Key requirements to apply for Canada PR from India through Express Entry
Find below the Canada PR requirements while applying the same through the EE system:
• You must provide ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) from an approved assessing authority, i.e. WES, ICAS, IQAS, etc.
• A Canada approved language test result showing proficiency in English/French, i.e.IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• Obtain the minimum eligibility points, i.e. 67 points under Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category of EE system,
• Present Medical certificate of fitness, as and when asked by the visa office
• Submit Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) when demanded by the immigration office, etc.
• Other basic documents regarding demographics, employment, etc.
Canadian immigration process comprises various instructions and guidelines, which can be complicated, especially if you are new to immigration. Hence, hiring an ICCRC registered Consultant can make your journey to Canada smooth and hassle-free.
Visas Avenue is a leading and reliable Immigration Advisor and Consultant associated with ICCRC members. With a team of over 100 client service managers and several visa consultancy offices across India, it offers genuine and customized immigration solutions to immigration aspirants.
To confirm your eligibility and apply for Canada PR from India, you may contact the VA Canada migration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777, or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.
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