Guide for making application for immigration to Canada

• Checking Eligibility---

The first step in the process of applying for Canada immigration is to see whether you are eligible to apply or not. The basic requirements depend on your family and the status of your work. i.e. whether you are applying under Skilled workers, business class, family class or refugees because each of these categories have different eligibility criteria.

However, if you want to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled Worker and you possess required skills, then its quite easy to immigrate to Canada. Your eligibility is weighed through a point system. Having more points will increase your chances of getting your application for Canada immigration approved.

• The Process of Applying----
Application for immigration to Canada needs to be made at any Canadian Embassy stated outside Canada. The only exception when applications for Canada immigration made from within the Canada border is in case of a refugee. All applicants need to make the application for Canada immigration using the prescribed application forms for immigration to Canada.

• Application Fee---
All candidates desirous of applying for Canada immigration need to pay a fee for paperwork-processing. The fee thus paid is non-refundable even if your application for Canada immigration is refused.

• Supporting Documents---
Apart from the fixed fee for making application for Canada immigration, you also need to provide all supporting documents proving your eligibility for the category of Canada immigration you are applying. Some of the documents as required are Educational qualifications, Proof of funds, Proof of language proficiency such as IELTS certificate, Copy of Travel documents as passportes, Requisite fee etc

• Acknowledgement of Receipt(AOR)---
This is the first communication provided by the Canadian Immigration Processing Post. AOR includes file number assigned to your application and is official receipt for processing fee paid by you to the consulate. All correspondences with the consulate must contain the file number( a 10 digit alpha numeric no.)

• Clearing Medical and Security requirements—
The applicant for Canada immigration needs to clear Medical as well as security requirements. 

The usual waiting period before you get notified of the results about your application for Canada immigration is between 3 months to 32 months. 

With these steps in mind, we hope to make the process of applying for Canada immigration smooth and easy for you.