Steps after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC

Posted by Nationwide Immigration Services on April 24th, 2024

Planning to immigrate to Canada from India involves several steps, the first being checking your eligibility in the Canada 67 points calculator. If eligible, you can create a profile and enter the pool. Candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to submit a complete application for Canada PR.

To submit a PR application with a complete list of documents, IRCC gives you 60 days. The processing will take 5-6 months, even shorter defending the completeness of your application.

What is the next step after getting ITA for Canada PR?

STEP 1: Collect the required documents

You must gather all the documents to prove the qualifications you mentioned in your Express Entry profile. You can find the document checklist in your profile. The documents must be in either English or French, If not, get them translated by a certified translator.

• A copy of your passport’s biographical data page or travel document or family members accompanying you.

• Birth certificates for every single person mentioned in your PR application.

• A marriage certificate, if you’re married. 

• Proof of your relationship through photos, joint property ownership, etc., if you’re in a common-law or conjugal relationship.

• A divorce certificate for each divorce you had, if applicable.

• A marriage and death certificate, if applicable.

• Language test results. The minimum IELTS score for Canada PR is 6 bands overall.

• Previous work experience through reference letters from previous employers, e-copies of your employment contracts, samples of payslips, etc. More documents if you claimed Canadian work experience. 

• Submit copies of your educational credentials for post-secondary education.

• Proof of funds to show you are capable of supporting yourself and your accompanying family member.

• Copies of the medical exam report.

• Submit police clearance certificates (PCC).

• 2 digital photos of yourself and accompanying family members.

• A provincial nomination certificate, if you received one.

• If you’ve claimed points for a relative living in Canada, submit proof.

• Job letter from the Canadian employer, if you have one.

STEP 2: Submit application

Complete the PR application and submit it on the web portal of IRCC with the documents you gathered earlier. Pay the application fee. After IRCC confirms your application is complete, you’ll get a letter stating you need to provide biometrics. If you have not paid the biometrics fee, pay it as soon as you get the letter from IRCC. You’ll be given 30 days from the date on the letter to give your biometrics.

Also, if there are any changes to your details while your application is being processed, notify the authorities ASAP!

Step 3: Application Review

Wait for the IRCC to start processing your application for Canada PR. About 80% of the applications submitted through Express Entry managed streams are processed within 6 months if the information provided and documents submitted are complete.

If the PR application gets rejected:

If this happens, don’t worry. You can submit a new Express Entry profile, meet the eligibility requirements, and enter the pool again. Then, you will still be a part of the invitation rounds in the future.

If the PR application gets approved:

In this case, you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a Permanent Residence Visa. Just wait for the authorities to send you instructions on the steps of your arrival in Canada.

Find out more about the complete process by connecting with the best visa consultants in Mumbai, Nationwide Visas. Get an instant consultation to explore your options to immigrate to Canada as a permanent resident from India. 

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