Check your eligibility for Canadian permanent residence
Choose the right immigration pathway
Create an Express Entry profile if eligible
Get your Educational Credential Assessment done
Take an approved English or French language test
Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System score
Improve your score if needed
Wait for an Invitation to Apply
Submit your PR application after receiving an ITA
Upload all required documents
Pay the application fees
Complete medical examinations
Provide police clearance certificates
Give biometrics when requested
Wait for application processing
Receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence
Land in Canada as a permanent resident
Consider Federal Skilled Worker Program
Consider Canadian Experience Class
Consider Federal Skilled Trades Program
Consider Provincial Nominee Programs
Consider family sponsorship if eligible
Consider study permit to PR pathways
Consider work permit to PR pathways
Consider Atlantic Immigration Program if eligible
Consider Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot if eligible
Consider Agri-Food Pilot if eligible
Keep passport valid
Keep documents ready and updated
Maintain proof of funds if required
Ensure work experience matches NOC requirements
Ensure education and language scores are valid
Apply only through official IRCC channels