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Canada PR — Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Permanent residency pathways for skilled workers, families and provincial/state nominees.

Program Overview

About This Pathway

Canada's Express Entry system manages applications for three federal economic immigration programs and ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). High-CRS candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lets individual provinces nominate candidates who meet local labour market needs, often with a lower CRS threshold than federal draws.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

  • ✓Skilled work experience (NOC TEER 0–3) in the last 10 years
  • ✓Language test score meeting Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) thresholds
  • ✓Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees/diplomas
  • ✓Competitive CRS score (varies by draw, typically 480–530+)
  • ✓Proof of settlement funds (unless you have a valid job offer or are already in Canada)
  • ✓Provincial nomination (for PNP streams, where applicable)

Documentation

Required Documents

  • ✓Valid passport
  • ✓Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
  • ✓Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP)
  • ✓Proof of work experience (reference letters, pay slips)
  • ✓Proof of funds (bank statements)
  • ✓Police clearance certificates
  • ✓Medical examination report

Processing

Processing Time & Validity

Typical Processing Time

6–12 months (program dependent)

Validity

PR is permanent; work/study permits vary 1–3 years

Our Process

How We Manage Your Canada Application

Profile Review

We assess your fit for this Canada pathway.

Documentation

We prepare and verify every required document.

Application Lodgement

We submit your complete application to the relevant authority.

Decision & Onboarding

We support you through to approval and beyond.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Canada Migrate

Typical processing time is 6–12 months (program dependent). Timelines vary based on application volume and individual case complexity.
In most cases, spouses and dependent children can be included as accompanying family members, subject to the specific program's rules. Our consultants will confirm this for your chosen pathway.
PR is permanent; work/study permits vary 1–3 years.
While self-filing is possible in many cases, working with a licensed consultant reduces the risk of errors, delays and refusals, particularly for complex profiles.

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