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.  

Yes, you can apply for a study permit while your permanent residence (PR) application is in process. However, approval for the study permit will depend on meeting the requirements for that specific application.

 Spousal sponsorship is for legally married couples, while common-law sponsorship is for couples who have lived together in a marital relationship for at least 12 consecutive months.

Processing times can vary. Generally, it takes around 12 months for spousal sponsorship applications to be processed by IRCC. However, this can change based on case complexity and country of application.

 Yes, you can include your dependent children in your spousal sponsorship application. You must list them on your application and provide the required documents for each child.

If your visa application is refused, you can reapply. However, it is important to carefully review the reasons for refusal and ensure that your new application addresses any issues.

You can prove your relationship by providing photos together, chat history, travel documents, joint finances, lease agreements, and a detailed relationship timeline explaining how you met, your engagement, and your marriage.

Yes, if you applied under the Inland stream, you can apply for an Open Work Permit, allowing you to work in Canada while your PR application is being processed.

Common reasons include:

• Lack of sufficient proof of relationship.
   
• Misrepresentation or incomplete forms.
   
• Missing documents or inconsistent information.
   
• Concerns about the genuineness of the relationship.

You cannot sponsor another spouse if you have an active undertaking to support a previous spouse for a three-year period (from the date they became a permanent resident). You must wait for the completion of this period.

Be honest and accurate in all your forms. Provide clear, complete, and authentic documents. Avoid hiding information or presenting false details. Double-check your forms for accuracy before submission.