Guidance you need to have for applying Canada PR Visa
Canada has today become one of the most sought after country to settle in and rightly so. The country offers countless opportunities, better standard of living, better wages and much more. It is also regarded as one of the most convenient and immigrant friendly nations in the world. Considering this, more and more people apply for a Canada PR visa these days. But even though Canada is very warm towards immigrants, they have a certain basic criteria that one must match to make sure that they can enter Canada.
The process is simple but is also extremely detailed. One misstep can cause unnecessary delays or even rejection. While it is always advised to seek professional assistance when it comes to applying for a PR visa, here is a step by step guide for everything that you need to know to apply for a Canada PR or study in Canada.
STEP 1: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY
this is where you start. the first thing that you must do is to check whether you are eligible for a pr or not. this step is absolutely free. there are many tools available online that allow you to check your eligibility. it should not take more than 10 minutes of your time.
STEP 2: Where do you stand Now that you know you are eligible, the next step is to understand exactly where you stand. Is it going to be an easy ride for you or are you going to struggle in looking for the right way to get there? To do that, you have to determine your CSR (Comprehensive Ranking System) score. This is a test meant for skilled immigrants under the Express Entry program.
Factors that affect the CSR score include:
IELTS score
Education
Age
Work Experience
Spouse
If you think that one of these factors isn’t very favorable in your condition, try to focus on the others and strengthen them so that your overall score can be kept high. Also keep in mind what has been the general CSR trend and try to organize your application in the way that meets the CSR regulation the best.
Tips >>Take multiple mock IELTS test to understand where you stand and how much preparation are you going to need >>If your spouse is younger or has a higher degree and then make them the primary applicant. This will certainly increase your chances.
STEP 3: Educational Credentials Assessment This is the step where you first start spending money. This process may take around a whole month so; you must start off as soon as possible. Make sure that you do not leave this for the last moment because you won’t be left with much time when everything starts rolling. The cost of this process ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 30,000. Tip: >> Don’t rely on cheaper methods of shipment. IT may not be as successful as you would like for it to be.
STEP 4: Take the “IELTS General Training” test
The IELTS exams are probably the most important exam that you will need to take in order to get your PR> If you have already taken a few mock tests, you should be able to understand exactly how it works. The cost of appearing for the exam is roughly INR 11,500 so make sure that you prepare well and clear it in the first attempt.
Tip:>> Enroll yourself in a reliable and reputable IELTS coaching center. If they have a history of getting students to get their desired band score, then you should be able to get yours as well.
STEP 5: Accumulate Proof of FundsThere is a certain minimum balance amount that you must have in your bank account in order to be able to apply for the PR. This is why you must start saving and dumping all the money into one account. This accumulated amount will go a long way in helping with your PR process.
Tip:>>Try to maintain this amount by adding regular amounts to it. Single shot amount transfers don’t look very clean and might raise suspicion.
STEP 6: Prepare your Express Entry Profile
Once you have your ECA and IELTS score, it is time for you to build your Express Entry Profile. This is a very important step and if you aren’t comfortable in doing it, go ahead and approach professional consultants who get it done.
STEP 7: Post-ITA Documentation
If you follow everything correctly and can meet the required score, you will have your ITA. So, congratulations on that. Now that you have it, it is time for you to get set with your Post ITA documentation. These include:
Medical Exam at an IRCC authorized center.
Police Clearance Certificate.
Bank Statement & Digital Photos.