How to Get a Canada PR Visa? What are the Eligibility Criteria?

For skilled professionals outside Canada, Canada PR visa has come up as a great opportunity to seek permanent residency in Canada. This multiple entry visa is valid for 5 years and it provides an opportunity to skilled foreign workers to settle and work in Canada. You can change your PR status after working and staying in Canada for three years and get Canadian citizenship.

Why Do You Need Canada Permanent Residency?
Here are some of the benefits of getting PR card in Canada –
● You can have multiple entries’ visa for 5 years
● Both applicants (partners) can work under ‘family status’ on a full time basis.
● You can get free education to your children, social provisions and health for the whole family
● Entry to the US
● You can invite your parents once you get settled there.

Documents Required
Along with important documents, you will need to submit other documents on the basis of factors you are getting score for –
● Age – Birth certificate, copy of Passport
● Education – Consolidated mark sheet, degree transcripts in sealed envelope
● Experience – Offer letter, Referral letter, etc.
● Character – Police Clearance certificate
● Language Proficiency – IELTS score card

Note – You may need additional documents to submit for immigration on the basis of your profile.

Eligibility Criteria
Here are the minimum requirements for permanent residency in Canada –
● You must have scored a minimum 67 points off 100 points.
● You should keep proper account balance.
● Have good bands in IELTS test
● Your job must be listed in demand list
● Submit documents for education, employment, and language proficiency

How to Apply for a Canada PR visa when you are outside Canada?

Canada PR visa is very vital for skilled professionals to get permanent residency in the country from India and outside India. Here are the steps to follow to apply for PR visa –
● You should have a qualifying WES report and check the points with assessing bodies.
● Apply online through Express Entry portal and get selection on the basis of your ranking.
● Get an invitation to apply. Apply with relevant fees and documents.

You will need to submit a passport to India’s Canadian embassy for stamping after getting your visa confirmed.

Canada PR Visa Points Calculator
In order to meet the eligibility requirements for Canada PR visa, maximum passing marks are 67 points off 100. If your spouse is accompanying you, his/her points will also be considered for application. Ask our immigration professionals for more details on how to improve your profile.

How much time does it take to process a Canada PR Visa?
There is no specific duration to get a Canada PR visa. The approval and selection of applications depends highly on the score you achieve on CRS. After getting Invitation to Apply, the processing time usually takes up to 6 months.

Canada PR Card Points Calculation
Here’s the breakdown of factors and maximum points to get Canada PR card –

Factors Maximum Points
Age 12 points
Work Experience 15 points
Education 25 points
Language Proficiency 28 points
Arranged Employment 10 points
Adaptability 10 points

Basic Requirements for Canada PR Visa
● Proof of having proper funds to pay for application and stay
● Official translation of documents and original copies for visa application
● Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
● Certificates and Educational degrees with sponsor letters and personal ID
● Language test report
● Skills assessment report
● Documents required in case of specific categories of visa