Learn all about Canadian PR programs for long-term immigration, family sponsorship, the Express Entry Point-based selection system and more!
The Canadian PR visa is a multiple entry visa that offers skilled foreign workers an excellent opportunity to work and settle in Canada for 5 years. After 3 years of stay and work on the PR card, you can change your Canadian PR status to a Canadian citizenship!
With a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa you get:
A Canada permanent resident visa is easy to obtain only when you follow the correct procedures and are under the right guidance. The process to obtain this visa involves an easy application procedure. Express Entry is the fastest and most popular immigration pathway among Skilled Indian applicants.
You need to produce documents based on the factors you are claiming points for:
The application process for a permanent visa under the Federal Skilled Worker program is carried out in the following steps :
You must score 67 points out of 100 to meet Canada residency requirements.
Criterion |
Points |
Age |
12 |
Education |
25 |
Work Experience |
15 |
Language Skills |
28 |
Adaptability |
10 |
Arranged Employment |
10 |
If you are accompanied by your spouse, his/her points will also be taken into consideration for PR application.
You may coordinate with our Immigration experts for further clarification or assistance to improve your profile for a Canadian resident visa.
Canada PR Visa Fees in India rupees:
Canada PR Process |
CAD |
INR |
Step 1: Educational Credential Assessment fee |
CAD 220 |
INR 12,537 |
Courier charges approx |
CAD 10 |
INR 570 |
Fast Express courier charges |
CAD 85 |
INR 4844 |
Step 2: Express Entry Application |
This is free of cost |
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Step 3: Pay the application fees |
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Single applicant fee |
CAD 1325 (Including visa fees and PR fees) |
INR 75,505 |
Couple Applicant Fee |
CAD 2650 + 500 (Right to PR Fee) |
INR 1,51,010 + INR 28,493 (Right to PR Fee) |
Dependent fee for Child |
CAD 225 for each child |
INR 12,822 for each child |
Step 4: Complete your biometrics |
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For a single applicant |
CAD 85 |
INR 4,844 |
For two or more applicants |
CAD 170 |
INR 9,687 |
Step 5: Send your passport details |
INR 1,000 to 2,500 |
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If you already have a valid passport |
Free of cost |
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Other Costs |
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Provincial Nominee Program |
CAD |
INR |
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) |
CAD 1500 |
INR 85,477 |
Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) |
CAD 350 |
INR 19,945 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) |
CAD 500 |
INR 28,493 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) |
CAD 1150 |
INR 65,532 |
Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP) |
Primary applicant: CAD 785 Spouse or Partner: CAD 168 Dependent Child: CAD 168 |
Primary applicant: INR 44,733 Spouse or Partner: INR 9574 Dependent Child: INR 9574
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Language exam fees (IELTS) |
INR 12,000 approx |
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Medical exam (varies depending on city) |
INR 3,000 |
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Police certificate(varies depending on your city) |
INR 500 |
Proof of funds:
Number of Family Members |
Funds Required (in Canadian dollars) |
Funds Required (in INR) |
1 |
$12,960 |
INR 7,38,525 |
2 |
$16,135 |
INR 9,19,452 |
3 |
$19,836 |
INR 11,30,353 |
4 |
$24,083 |
INR 13,72,368 |
For each additional family member |
$3,492
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INR 1,98,991 |
1. Canada Express Entry
In the year 2015, the government of Canada introduced an economic immigration program called the Express entry system for Skilled foreign workers. Under this program,
The 3 Federal Immigration Programs under the Express Entry System are:
Basic eligibility criteria for the Canada Express Entry program:
The Provincial Nominee Program is one of the best pathways for skilled candidates to immigrate to Canada. With this boost, candidates have more chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through the Canada Express Entry Draws.
The PNP programs for different provinces of Canada include:
Under the new regulations of Quebec immigration 2021, the province aims to invite thousands of skilled workers to immigrate at a faster pace.
Minimum Requirements
Through AIPP, graduates invited for jobs can get PR faster in spite of lower IELTS scores.
Benefits of the program:
After choosing the program Indian citizens need to follow the generalized step-by-step procedure mentioned above for applying for the Canada Permanent Residency.
In the year 2015, the government of Canada introduced an economic immigration program called the Express entry system for Skilled foreign workers. Under this program,
The 3 Federal Immigration Programs under the Express Entry System are:
Basic eligibility criteria for the Canada Express Entry program:
The Step by step process to get permanent resident visa of Canada from India is:
Yes, it is possible. There are numerous programs that can help you to migrate to Canada without a job offer. For example, Skill Independent Programs.
The minimum IELTS scores are 6 in each module to lodge your application in the pool. However, the requirements vary from profile to profile.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
CLB Level |
Points per subcategory |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
7 |
4 |
6.0-7.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
8 |
5 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
9 |
6 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
10 and above |
6 |
8.5-9.0 |
8.0-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
If English is your second language, you get 4 points in total if you meet the reading, writing, speaking the following per-section requirements:
CLB Level |
Total Points |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
5 and above |
4 |
5.0-9.0 |
4.0-9.0 |
5.0-9.0 |
4.0-9.0 |
Federal Skilled Trades Program
CLB Level |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
4 |
4.5 |
3.5 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
5 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
6 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
9 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
10 and above |
8.5-9.0 |
8.0-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
For National Occupational Classification (NOC) A jobs, the minimum language requirement is CLB 7. For NOC B jobs, the requirement is CLB 5.
NOC |
CLB Level |
Listening |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
A |
10 and above |
8.5-9.0 |
8.0-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
7.5-9.0 |
A |
9 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
A |
8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
A |
7 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
B |
6 |
5.5 |
5.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
B |
5 |
5.0 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
The Canada PR visas are mostly valid for a period of five years. However, the visas can be renewed by applying six months prior.
All you will have to do is:
According to the Express Entry draw structure, having a CRS score of 440 or above is a good score for obtaining an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
The English language tests accepted for Canada PR are the International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training) and the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).
Among the two, IELTS is the commonly used English language test by Indians. The language proficiency skills are tested on four factors or bands, namely:
67 is the minimum point requirement to qualify for Canada Immigration in the Express Entry Program. If a candidate is able to score 67 points or higher, they are qualified to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSPWP). In case they are not able to meet the cut-off for 67 points, they can do things like:
Your points (CRS score) determine your ranking within the Express Entry pool. The higher the score, the higher the chance to get an ‘Invitation to Apply’ for a Permanent Residence visa in Canada.
The applicant has to score at least 67 points out of 100 to be eligible for a Canada PR Visa. You can also earn some extra points if you are moving with your spouse to Canada. Here is a table that explains point distribution for Canada PR Visa application.
Category Name |
Maximum Points to be allotted |
Age |
12 |
Education |
25 |
Language Skill |
28 |
Work Experience |
15 |
Adaptability |
10 |
Arranged Full-time Employment |
10 |
Yes, Once you get your PR card, you can visit the USA.
It takes usually 6 months on average to process your Canada PR visa application from India after you’ve received the ITA (Invitation to Apply). Processing time may vary depending upon the immigration program you have applied for.
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