The population of Indians who are migrating to Canada has increased rapidly over the past few years. It has doubled in the three years up to 2019. It was because of the immigration policies in the USA, because of the difficulty in getting green cards in the United States. If the situation is like this, many Indian engineers and scientists will find Canada the best option. If you want to go or migrate to Canada, the first thing which you have to do is to get a Canada PR from India visa. The PR will not make you a citizen of Canada. 

How to get Canada PR from India?

It has become a favourite choice for people who want to migrate to Canada. The various policies of the Canadian Government have attracted and encouraged many people to come and settle there. To migrate to Canada, you should get a Permanent Residence (PR) visa. A permanent residence(PR) visa is valid for five years. It can be renewed later. The PR visa will not make you a citizen of Canada. You are still a citizen of your own country. To get a Canadian permanent residence visa, you can apply to any of the pathways of skilled workers, international students, etc.

The Government of Canada has made many programs to get the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa. This depends on the type of immigration or category of immigrant. Different programs have different processes of application and also have additional requirements. So you have to follow the steps of the application according to the program you are choosing for the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa.

Some of the programs to apply for the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa are:

• Family class Immigration
• Self-employed program
• Provincial Nominee program
• Express entry program
• Entrepreneur program

So choose any one of the programs and follow the given below steps:

• Collect the various documents like the Educational credential assessment(ECA)and the documents of the language test like the IELTS.
• Score the required marks, generally based on your age, experience, education, etc. For example, if you have chosen the Express entry program, you should score 67 out of 100.
• Submit your Expression of interest(EOI) based on the type of program to which you have applied.
• You will get an invitation from the program to which you have applied.
• After you get the (ITA) Invitation to apply, you should be ready to submit the application with the documents which are needed, like the employment and education-related documents, etc.
• Get a medical certificate with the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).To obtain the medical certificate, you need to go through a medical check-up. Then submit your application.
• After you apply for the things mentioned above, the officer will verify various documents of yours.
• If IRCC approves the application, you will get a COPR or confirmation of your PR(Permanent Residence)Document.

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How to Apply Canada PR from India?

To qualify for a Canada PR, an applicant must demonstrate that he meets the different criteria necessary to remain in Canada. As a result, among other criteria, the application procedure involves taking a language competency exam and having a medical check-up.

• Even before you begin the application process, take the language ability exams. Take the IELTS test and get the requisite results. You may be needed to take a French language exam.

• Submit your application in accordance with the program’s criteria as well as the relevant papers.

• Gather the necessary documentation to prove your ability to pay for your stay.

• Prepare your medical examination and police verification records.

• Your PR status will be confirmed, and you will be given a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.

List of documents required for Canada PR from India

The various documents required for the Canada Pr are:

• Photographs
• Birth certificate
• Medical report
• Test score IELTS or any other language proficiency exams
• Passport
• Police verification report
• Proof of funds
• ECA(Education Credential Assessment)
• Offer letter from a Canadian employer
• Express Entry profile number
• Letter of recommendation
• Provincial Nomination Certificate

Process For Canada PR from India

• Step 1: Take your Language Test – Proving the official languages of Canada English or French. Candidate must take language tests that are recognized by the government.
• Step 2: Create Express Profile – Apply through any one of the three federal economic immigration programs and create an express profile.
• Step 3: Complete ECA – Candidate have to get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) certificate, to prove equal status to Canadian education.
• Step 4: Apply for PNP (Optional) – This is for provincial nomination. Certificate Is acquired.
• Step 5: Get an ITA (Invitation to Apply) – Top ranked profiles are then issued an ITA for PR Visa within 60 days.
• Step 6: Complete Medical and background checkups –Mandatory requirements for Medical Certificate as well as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
• Step 7: Application under Assessment – Application will be evaluated by IRCC. In this step, any requirement asked must be fulfilled.
• Step 8: Receive CoPR – After a positive result of the application, the candidate will be issued a CoPR (Confirmation of Permanent Resident).
• Step 9: Now are able to arrive in Canada as a permanent resident from India.

Canada PR requirements for Indians

Various requirements for Canada PR are:

• A bachelors degree
• IELTS scores of 6 in each section
• Minimum funds of 8 lakhs
• 2 years of experience

Eligibility for Canada PR from India

• A bachelors degree
• IELTS scores of 6 in each section
• Minimum funds of 8 lakhs
• 2 years of experience
• 67 points out of 100
• Medical and Police cLearance.

Canada PR from India Cost

The cost of Canada PR is different according to the various programs. But the cost of a two-step permeant resident visa is generally more. The table shows the various costs.

Fees	CAD	INR
Application fees for Canada PR	$825	49,500
Right of permanent residence fees	$500	30,000
For secondary application fees is same	$825	49,500
Language proficiency test fees	$250	14,700
Medical test cost	$95	5,500
Police Clearance Certificate	$2	1000
Proof of funds is according to the number of members in the family	For one member it is $12,213

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IELTS for Canada PR from India

The eligibility criteria are different and vary from program to program. But the common eligibility criteria for thE IELTS requirement is to have a minimum score of 6 per band CLBL level 7. This is for the express entry program. It is in the express pool. If the candidate scores 6 per band, then he /she can create a good express profile, and they can sub. But the candidates are often advised to get 8,7,7,7 scores which will increase their chances of getting the ITA. This is because if they score 8,7,7,7in IELTS, it will increase their total CRS score.
Minimum work experience for Canada PR
If you want to be eligible for the Canada PR, then you should have completed at least 3 years before applying .this also includes the 12 month or full-time work.

WES Process

World Education Services (WES) is designed to provide Educational Credential Assessments (ECAs) for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada to by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 

Benefits: 

• Educational Credential Assessment requirements can be met
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) requirements can be met
• Gain recognition in your field of education

Steps:

• Submission of application
• Submission of essential documents
• Wait for credential verification.

Payment must be done before credential verification.

How much Experience Required?

Candidates must have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply, and category of work experience must be:-

• Full-time
• an equal amount spent in part-time
• Gained work experience by working in Canada (under temporary resident status)

You’re not eligible if:

• Claimed refugee in Canada
• Working without authorization
• Work experience gained without temporary resident status in Canada

Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC), skilled work experience is based on:-

• Manager level jobs (skill level 0)
• Professional jobs (skill type A)
• Technical related jobs and skilled labor (skill type B)

Without IELTS

If you have a work permit, you do not require IELTS instead must have the job offer and the sponsorship provided by the company.

For study related issues, you require an IELTS score depending on the college requirement. Bachelors and Degree require a certain IELTS score for admission intake.

To gain PR status, it mandatory to give IELTS.

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Canada PR requirements for Indian

A points-based method is used to determine PR eligibility. Applicants are judged on a variety of factors, including their age, language skills, education, and job experience. To immigrate to Canada, you must meet the following basic requirements:

• You must get a score of 67 out of 100.
• Your profession should be on the demand list in Canada.
• You want to do well on the IELTS test.
• You must have money in your account.
• You’ll need to present documents for your job, education, and language skills, among other things. 

Minimum work experience for Canada PR from India

If you are seeking the Provincial Nominee Program, having three years of experience or more could boost your chances of being selected (PNP). Anything over one year will satisfy the Express Entry Federal Skilled Draw (FSW) criterion. To be eligible for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class, you must have done at least one of the following activities during the previous three years:

12 months of full-time work:

• 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1-year full time (1,560 hours), OR

Equal amount in part-time hours, such as:

• 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1-year full time (1,560 hours)
• 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1-year full time (1,560 hours)

Canada PR points calculator 2021 from India

The eligibility criterion for Canada PR, which is 67 points out of 100, is included in the points necessary for Canada PR. To apply for a PR visa, you must obtain at least 67 points on different qualifying requirements.

From the Express Entry pool, the CRS algorithm is utilized to select highly competent individuals. The Canadian government then invites them to apply for permanent residency.

Your performance in the Canada Immigration points, which are granted based on six variables, will have a significant impact on your ability to immigrate to Canada:

• Language skills – Maximum 28 points
• Education – Maximum 25 points
• Experience – Maximum 15 points
• Age – Maximum 12 points
• Employment arranged in Canada – Maximum 10 points
• Adaptability – Maximum 10 points

PCC for Canada PR from India

Indian passport holders who have sought residential status, employment, long-term visas, or immigration get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). Persons travelling overseas on a tourist visa are not eligible for a PCC.

Requirements for PCC application:

• Fill in the application form.
• Attach a current passport-size picture.
• Passport (in its original form) and a photocopy
• Original and photocopy of the applicant’s prior passport, which was used to go to India.
• A copy of the Citizenship Oath Certificate is required.
• A copy of your citizenship card is required.

Canada direct PR from India

For immigrants trying to find a new life in Canada, Express Entry is the quickest and most popular route. Express Entry is a system that arranges and executes applications for those who want to move to Canada and get permanent residency in the country.

To be qualified to apply for Express Entry as a skilled migrant, you must meet the following criteria:

• Have at minimum one year of continuous full-time (or comparable part-time) job experience in a skilled profession in the previous ten years.

• Be able to show a baseline of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) seven in either English or French on an authorized language exam.

• An Educational Credential Assessment that evaluates completed post-secondary education against Canadian criteria.

These are the basic qualifications for a skilled migrant to apply for Express Entry. Meeting these conditions does not guarantee that you will be invited to seek permanent residence in Canada. Candidates with superior credentials will always be chosen above those who just fulfil the bare requirements.

How much time does it take to get Canada PR from India?

The processing period for a Canada PR visa from India is normally 6 months after you obtain your ITA (Invitation to Apply.) Although the time it takes to complete a PR application may be estimated, the time it takes to acquire an ITA cannot. In addition, the length of time may vary based on the immigration program to which you’ve applied. Although the processing period for a Canada PR in 2020 is not expected to exceed six months, it may take some time for you to get the ITA.

Under typical conditions, processing times inform you how long it will take to complete an application. A processing period begins when you submit your application and concludes when you get your final decision.

Various factors can affect the processing time including:

• the kind of application that was filed,
• whether the application is complete, 
• how fast incoming applications are processed, 
• how readily your information can be verified,
• And how quickly do you reply to requests or concerns

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