Canada PR via Express Entry

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.).

6 months (IRCC target)

CAD $1,525 (processing + RPRF)

Required Documents

📄Basic Documents

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity recommended)

Online application via IRCC portal

Digital photo (IRCC specifications)

Express Entry profile creation and ITA

Language test results (IELTS General/CELPIP, TEF/TCF)

💰Financial Documents

Proof of funds (bank statements, investments)

🛡️Civil and Security Documents

Biometrics at VAC (if required)

Police certificates from all countries lived 6+ months

Medical exam (after ITA)

Identity and civil status documents (birth, marriage certificates)

Application Process

Check eligibility and gather prerequisites

Confirm you meet criteria for FSW, CEC, or FST. Take language test (IELTS/CELPIP) and get ECA done for your education.

Create Express Entry profile

Complete your profile on IRCC portal with accurate education, work experience, language scores, and other details. System calculates your CRS score.

Receive ITA (Invitation to Apply)

If your CRS score is competitive during a draw, you receive ITA. Monitor draw rounds and score cutoffs.

Submit complete PR application within 60 days

After ITA, you have 60 days to submit full application with all supporting documents: work letters, police certificates, medical, proof of funds.

Complete biometrics and medical

Provide biometrics at VAC. Complete medical exam with designated panel physician within required timeframe.

Receive COPR and complete landing

Once approved, receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). Travel to Canada to complete landing and receive PR card.

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.

CAD $950

Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

RPRF is CAD $575 per person (applies to adults). Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.

CAD $575

Biometrics (per individual)

IRCC biometrics fee is CAD $85 per individual. Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.

CAD $85

ECA (WES or other agency)

Educational Credential Assessment fee varies by agency (WES, IQAS, etc.). Typically CAD $200-300.

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.