As a part of the Permanent Residency (PR) application, an Immigration Medical Exam (IME), is must for the primary applicant and all family members (spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependent children.) listed in the application, even if they are not accompanying. For express entry applicants an upfront medical examination confirmation is mandatory for the application […]
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Proof of Funds requirement for Express Entry
All applicants, unless exempt, must show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family in Canada upon immigration. Proof of Funds (PoF) requirement for Express Entry is one of the minimum eligibility requirements for the following: the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program The funds must be available […]
Read moreAge and its impact on the express entry application
In the express entry application process, an applicant has control on all the variables, except one – AGE. This is even more concerning for older applicants and for those, who may have their birthday coming up and are still waiting for the invitation to apply (ITA). While nothing much can be done if an applicant’s […]
Read moreHow to add family member to the express entry application?
Adding spouse or an adopted child to the express entry application can be done at any time during the process, including after the visa is issued, but prior to obtaining permanent resident status. An applicant should immediately inform IRCC of any change to the family composition. How this will impact your application will depend on what stage […]
Read moreHow is an Express Entry Application Processed?
If you are an applicant who is about to file your application for permanent residency under the Express Entry, or you recently filed your application, the biggest question that you would be asking is – how does an application get processed after it is filed? The basic stages of an express entry can be […]
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