How to get Canada PR from India

Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) gives you the right to live, work and settle anywhere in Canada. This opportunity is for anyone who wants to accelerate their career, secure stability and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Canada’s Immigration programs are structured to be transparent, welcoming and efficient which helps you to take steps toward a bright future without any complications.

“At E3 Immigration, we are committed to helping ambitious individuals achieve their Canadian PR dream. E3 immigration which means “expertise-experience-excellence”, we provide you best assistance, legit process and transparency. We are here to help you from assessing your eligibility – to preparing strong documentation and crafting the best strategy for your application. Our team of consultants and experience professionals stand beside you throughout the process, making your PR journey smooth and stress-free.

Why Choose Canada PR?

• Limitless Career & Business Opportunities: As a PR holder, you get access to Canada’s strong economy and diverse industries. The country not only offers great job options, but also provides a much-needed balance between professional success and family life.
• Access to universal healthcare: Enjoy Worldclass medical and health care benefits, giving you and your loved one’s peace of mind – free of cost.
• Access to Education – Schooling is FREE for children. Further, having the best colleges and universities in Canada, ensures that your child’s future is secure.
• A Path to Citizenship: After staying in Canada for 1,095 days (around 3 years) out of 1,825 days (5 years), you qualify to apply for Canadian citizenship.
• World-class Living Standards: Canada consistently ranks high for safety, education and lifestyle which is making it an ideal country to live, work and raise a family.

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Canada PR from India?

Canada opens its doors every year to thousands of newcomers, who wish to build a secure and successful future. If you are planning to move abroad for better career growth and family opportunities, it’s the perfect time to start your Canada PR journey.

We are here to guide you step-by-step for applying Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) from India:

1. Check Your Eligibility: The very first step is to see if you are eligible for Canada PR. You have multiple pathways to apply through such as:

• Express Entry (FSWP, FSTP, CEC)
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Regional Pilot Programs

Your approval depends on factors like age, education, work experience, language skills, and sufficient funds to settle. Understanding where you stand will help you choose the most suitable program.

• Complete Your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): If you have done your educational qualification from any other country other than Canada, you have to get your qualification assessed. This is done from recognized bodies such as WES, IQAS, ICES etc. Whichever is suitable as per your qualification.

3. Complete Your Language Test: To apply forCanada PR you need to provide proof of your language ability in English or French. You can proof it through some tests like IELTS General Training (GT), CELPIP and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core. The higher your score, the more points you’ll earn, improving your chances of getting PR in a short time.

4. Create an Express Entry Profile: After completing your ECA and Language Test, you are now ready with all details to create your online Express Entry profile. Your profile will be scored under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and placed into a pool of candidates. Higher the CRS, higher chances to get Invitation (PR).

5. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA): Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regularly conduct draws to invite applicants who have created profiles under the Express Entry. If your CRS score is equal to or higher than the cut-off, required in the draw – you’ll get an Invitation to Apply (ITA). This ITA is like your ticket to get Permanent Residency (PR) of Canada.

No need to worry, even if, your CRS is lower than the draws cut-off. Don’t lose hope as you may still be eligible for some programs like PNP, Healthcare or French-speaking streams. Different programs are being run by IRCC from time to time, wherein, the cut-off can be lower than the draws CRS and you still stand a healthy chance of getting your PR.

6. Finally Complete Your Application: After receiving an ITA, you have time of 60 days to complete your application. This includes uploading documents like proof of funds, medical exam report, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Education (ECA) and work experience. Complete accuracy is required during this process. Even a small, minor mistakes can lead to rejection, resulting in your ITA being invalid. That’s why applicants work with EXPERIENCED AND EXPERT consultants like E3 Immigration to avoid errors, improve approval chances and eradicate delays.

Once submitted, IRCC typically processes PR applications within 6 to 8 months.

If there are no further questions, you will receive approval and officially become a Canadian Permanent Resident.

Canada PR process step-by-step guide

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility – Canada PR process

The first step towards a Canadian Permanent Residency is to check your eligibility before applying. This helps you understand if you qualify for the process. You must need to get 67 scores out of 100 to file your application through Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker program (FSWP).

Step 2: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Next essential step of the Canada PR process is to get your educational qualifications assessment. This is a mandatory step if you have completed your education outside Canada. Please find the recognized ECA organizations & its costs (please note there could be other organizations also depending upon your education):  

Processing Time	Processing Time	Cost
World Education Services (WES)	4 – 8 weeks	$240 + courier
International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS)	8- 12 weeks	$200-$300
Comparative Education Service (CES)	12–14 weeks	$210 +
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS )	12 weeks	$250 +
Organization	14 weeks	$300-$500
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)	14 weeks	$715

Step 3: English Language Proficiency

Once you’ve started your ECA, the next step is to prepare for your English Exam accepted from India :

IELTS (GT), PTE (Core) or CELPIP

Acceptable English Language Exams	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Listening
IELTS (GT)	6	6	6	6
PTE (Core)	60-68	69-78	68-75	60-70
CELPIP	7	7	7	7

The higher you score, the more CRS points you earn. The best score is when you achieve CLB 9 or above.

Please note:  Academic module (IELTS or PTE) is not accepted for the PR process.

Step 4: Apply for Canada PR through Express Entry and PNP Program

Once you get your ECA and Language Test results, now you have all the accurate details to fill and create your Express Entry profile. Submit details about age, education, work experience, language test scores, Canada Job offer (if any), adaptability factors (spouse details and Blood Relative in Canada). After submitting application you’ll get a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on all these factors.

Meanwhile you can also create Expression of Interest in all the Provinces where your profile is eligible. If you got nominated under any PNP you’ll get extra 600 CRS points added to your Express Entry profile.

Step 5: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts draws (usually every 2 weeks). They announce a minimum CRS cut-off score and if your CRS meets or exceeds the cutoff, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR. It’s the biggest milestone in your PR journey.

Step 6: Submit PR Application

After receiving an ITA, you will get time of 60 days to submit a complete PR application through your IRCC account. Your next step will include:

• Uploading required documents (such as personal, professional, health and character proofs)
• Provide biometrics (fingerprints, photo)

Step 7: Fly to Canada

Once approval for your application is done, you will receive a mail giving you a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) andan Immigrant Visa will be stamped on your passport.

Canada PR eligibility criteria

Please find the Canada PR eligibility summary below.

Factor	Requirement
Age	You should be 18+ yrs of Age
Education	Minimum post-secondary education (diploma or degree equivalent)
Work Experience	At least one year of continuous work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 NOC categories
Language Skills	Minimum – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7
Settlement Funds	Proof of funds required (as per family size)

Canada PR documents required

1. Valid passport or travel document
2. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report for Canadian equivalency
3. Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP/PTE or TEF/TCF)
4. Job offers from a Canadian employer (if available)
5. Proof of professional experience (e.g., letters from organisation)
6. Proof of financials as settlement fund
7. Police clearance certificates
8. Provincial nomination certificate (if applying through PNP)

Canada PR fees in Indian rupees

Fees	CAD
Primary Applicant = $950 + $575 (including Processing fee and RPRF fee)	1,525
Spouse or Partner = $950 + $575 (including Processing fee and RPRF fee)	1,525
Dependent Child	260 (per child)

Canada PR Processing Time

After submitting your application with all documents and details its typically took 6-8 months.