Canada Permanent Residence (Express Entry)
Points-based economic immigration. Includes Federal Skilled Worker, CEC, and Federal Skilled Trades.
About PR via Express Entry
Express Entry is Canada's main economic immigration system. It's a points-based system managing three main programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW): For foreign professionals with certain work experience
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For those with Canadian work experience
- Federal Skilled Trades: For trades and technical professions
How it works:
- Create profile: Complete online profile on IRCC portal with education, work experience, language skills, and other information
- CRS points: System calculates your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
- Receive invitation (ITA): During regular draws, highest-scoring candidates receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
- PR application: After receiving ITA, you have 60 days to submit complete application
What's needed for PR application:
- Language test results (IELTS General, CELPIP, TEF/TCF for French)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Work experience proof (reference letters, contracts)
- Police certificates
- Medical exam
- Proof of Funds documents
Official fees: PR processing fee (CAD $950) + Right of Permanent Residence Fee — RPRF (CAD $575) = CAD $1,525 for principal applicant. Fees may change — confirm on IRCC official fee list before paying.
How GetVisa.ge helps: We verify that each "point-earning" item in your profile is actually covered by documentation, structure your file with IRCC logic, and give you a clean checklist from the start. We also help with CRS score improvement strategies (e.g., Provincial Nominee Program, additional language, etc.).
Required Documents
📄Basic Documents
💰Financial Documents
🛡️Civil and Security Documents
Application Process
Check eligibility and gather prerequisites
Create Express Entry profile
Receive ITA (Invitation to Apply)
Submit complete PR application within 60 days
Complete biometrics and medical
Receive COPR and complete landing
Processing Fees
PR processing fee (principal applicant)
IRCC PR processing fee is CAD $950 for principal applicant. Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)
RPRF is CAD $575 per person (applies to adults). Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.
Biometrics (per individual)
IRCC biometrics fee is CAD $85 per individual. Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.
ECA (WES or other agency)
Educational Credential Assessment fee varies by agency (WES, IQAS, etc.). Typically CAD $200-300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm official IRCC fees?
Official fees are published on IRCC fee list. Fees may change, so always confirm before paying.
Do Georgian citizens need biometrics for Canada?
Yes, most Georgian citizens must provide biometrics. The fee is CAD $85 per individual. Biometrics are valid for 10 years.
Where can Georgian citizens provide biometrics?
Biometrics are provided at Canada Visa Application Centres (VAC). The nearest VAC for Georgians is typically in a neighboring country (check IRCC for current locations).
What CRS score do I need for Express Entry?
CRS cutoff scores vary by draw. In recent years, scores have ranged from 450-500+ for general draws. Check IRCC for current draw results and trends.
How can I improve my CRS score?
Options include: improving language scores, getting Canadian education or work experience, securing a Provincial Nominee Program nomination (+600 points), or adding a second language.
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