The electronic submission for Permanent Residency (eAPR) marks the final phase of the Express Entry system. This step involves submitting the essential documents that validate the information provided in your initial Express Entry profile.
What Documents Are Necessary for Your eAPR?
To complete your eAPR, you’ll need to submit documents that confirm the qualifications you claimed in your Express Entry profile, along with evidence that you are not inadmissible to Canada. If you’re unable to furnish a requested document, include a letter of explanation detailing why it is unavailable. It’s beneficial to describe the steps you’ve taken to acquire the missing documents and suggest potential alternatives.
Passports
Provide a copy of the biographical page from your passport or travel document for yourself and each accompanying family member.
Birth Certificates
A birth certificate is necessary for everyone listed in your application. If your country does not issue birth certificates, you may submit another document that verifies your date of birth and at least one parent’s name. Including a letter of explanation is recommended if an official birth certificate is not available.
If you have adopted children, adoption certificates are required.
Marital Status
Sometimes you need to combine documents. For example, if you are divorced and remarried, you’ll need to submit both your divorce certificate and your new marriage certificate.
Depending on the language test taken, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may already have access to your scores. However, IRCC may still request a copy, so it is wise to include your language test results with your application to avoid any delays. If your spouse took an approved language test, include their results as well.
You must verify the work experience stated in your Express Entry profile. This involves providing:
If you have claimed Canadian work experience, you must also provide:
For more details on reference letters, refer to our guide. Essentially, your letters should include:
You will need to get one from every employer you have worked for in the last 10 years, as this is crucial for IRCC to verify the accuracy of your claimed National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.
The CRA issues tax documents for everyone working in Canada. If you’ve claimed Canadian work experience, you need to demonstrate legality and tax payment compliance.
You must demonstrate you have enough finances to support your move to Canada, known as settlement funds, which vary by family size. This requirement is waived if you have a valid job offer included in your application.
Submit electronic copies of your medical examination confirmation.
You and all family members need police clearance certificates from each country where you or they lived for six months or more since turning 18. These certificates are valid for 12 months, so apply for them after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to ensure they don’t expire during application processing. If they are delayed, include proof of application in your submission to gain additional processing time.
Provide two digital photos for you, your spouse or partner, and each dependent child.
If you have claimed points for a provincial nomination, include a copy of the nomination certificate.
If you are claiming a relative in Canada, you must provide:
While a job offer is not mandatory, if you have claimed one from a Canadian employer, prove its validity by including:
Immigration to Canada notes that 80% of Electronic Applications for Permanent Residence (eAPRs) are processed in six months or less from the submission date. Upon approval, applicants and their family members are granted visas, enabling them to travel to a Canadian Port of Entry (POE) to receive their official permanent resident documents.
After achieving Canadian permanent resident status, it’s essential for individuals to familiarize themselves with the requirements of maintaining PR status. This ensures they stay eligible for renewing their permanent residency card or applying for Canadian citizenship in the future.
You can include certain family members in your Electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR). Eligible members include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children under 22 years of age. Additionally, children over 22 who are financially dependent on the main applicant due to a physical or mental condition may also be included.
The costs associated with submitting an eAPR can vary based on the applicant's family size, the number of countries they have resided in, and whether any documents require translation. Here’s a breakdown of the typical costs:
Application processing times can vary due to multiple factors. Generally, for applications submitted through the Express Entry pool, the IRCC aims to process them within 6 months whenever possible. However, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many applications now take over 12 months to process. For the most accurate and current processing times, Immigration to Canada recommends checking the IRCC’s online tool.
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