Frequently Asked Questions

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 To calculate CRS scores, go to this website - https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp 

 To create an Express Entry profile, you need to provide your passport, valid language test b, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

  Yes, you can update your Express Entry profile after submission. 

No, if you are invited under CEC, you can waive the proof of funds requirement by providing a letter stating that you were invited under CEC. 

Yes, if you are applying under CEC, you can use more than one NOC code. However, if you are applying under FSW, you need 12 months of continuous work experience under one NOC code. 

Determining your level of education can be a little tricky when calculating CRS scores:

If you have a bachelor's degree from your home country and a 2-year diploma from Canada, choose the option that states "two or more certificates."

If you have a master's degree from your home country and post-graduate diploma from Canada, choose the option that states "Master's Degree."

 Go to this website - https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/

1. Search your occupation 
2. Confirm if your occupation falls under - Ontario Major Groups 72 (excluding occupations under transportation officers), 73, 82, 83, 93 (excluding aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors) or Minor Group 6320 (excluding cooks)

For OINP skilled trade, confirm if your occupation falls under compulsory trade or non compulsory trade.

Go to this link to verify - https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/about-trades/trades-information/

 Minimum necessary gross income

1 person (your child or grandchild) -  $26,620

2 persons - $33,140

3 persons - $40,742

4 persons - $49,466

5 persons - $56,104

6 persons - $63,276

7 persons - $70,448

More than 7 persons, for each

additional person, add - $7172

Common Scenario:

You want to invite your parents on a Super Visa, you have your spouse living with you and 1 child.

If you are to invite both your parents on a Super Visa, your family size will accumulate to 5 (You + your spouse + your child  your mother + your father) and you will need a gross income of at least $56,104.

Yes, it is possible to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) from outside Canada, but it is not recommended due to longer processing times.