Visa conditions and documents
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Canadian visa
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Immigration to Canada
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Immigration fee
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Work in Canada
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Express entry
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Canadian experience
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Federal Skilled Workforce
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The Atlantic Program
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Quebec programs
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Work migration to the provinces
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Experimental immigration programs
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Canadian study visa
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Study in Canada
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Different levels of education
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Canadian scholarship application
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Master's permit of Canada
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Educational knowledge visa
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Student life in Canada
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Removal of student visa rejection
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Investment visa in Canada
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Canadian startup visa
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Canadian visa (ICT)
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Canada entrepreneurship visa
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Business purchase visa in Canada
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Self-employed visa for artists and athletes
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Canadian tourist visa
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10-year super visa for parents
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Rules for entering Canada after obtaining a visa
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Canada's provincial investment programs
Canada visa requirements
General conditions
Be physically healthy.
Take Canadian approved medical tests (usually required for permanent resident visas)
Complete the Canadian fingerprinting process.
Do not have a bad criminal record.
Show that you will leave Canada after your authorized period of stay (for temporary resident visas)
Show that you have ties to your country such as having a job, home, property and family that will cause you to return to your country (for temporary residence visas)
Show that you have sufficient financial ability for the duration of your stay in Canada. For permanent residence visas, you must show 6 months of living expenses and for temporary residence visas, you must show 12 months of living expenses according to the LICO table.
LICO stands for Low Income Cut-off which means the minimum amount of income that is equal to the poverty line in urban areas of Canada. The Laico amount is published annually by the Canadian Immigration Service in proportion to the number of family members.
Specific conditions
In addition to the general conditions mentioned, specific conditions are required for each type of Canadian visa. In the following, we mention some types of Canadian visas and some of their special conditions.
1- Federal skilled worker visa
having work experience in occupations that fall under occupational no. 0, A or B in the Canadian occupation classification system ;
work experience for at least one year (1560) obtained within 12 months;
Having IELTS General with a score of at least 6 in all 4 language skills or its French equivalent score
Earn a minimum CRS score
2- Canadian startup visa
Having IELTS General with a score of at least 5
Obtaining support letters from supporting and approved organizations in Canada
Having an innovative idea based on technology
3- Provincial entrepreneurship visa
Having at least 2 years of business ownership or senior management experience
Having a net worth (the amount is different for different provinces)
Having an amount for investment (the amount is different for different provinces)
Exploratory trip (mandatory for some provinces)
4- Canadian study visa
Obtaining admission from a Canadian higher education institution with a DLI number
Having enough financial resources to pay tuition and living expenses for one year
Having sufficient dependence on the country of origin
5- Work visa
Getting a job offer from a Canadian employer
Obtaining a positive LMIA from the Canadian Department of Labor
6- Tourist visa
Have a good travel history
Having an invitation letter from Canada
Required documents for Canadian visa
In order to apply for any Canadian visa, you must provide the necessary documents for that type of program. Some documents are common to all visas and some are specific to that type of visa.
General documents
Identification documents such as valid passport, translation of birth certificate, marriage certificate (if any), end of service card or exemption for men
Proof of no bad background
Medical examination documents (for Canadian permanent residence visas)
Employment documents such as employment letter, insurance history, salary slips of the last few months or company registration documents if you have a company or acquisition certificate
Degrees
Documents related to assets such as land, house, apartment, shop, car, etc
Financial documents such as bank statements and bank statements
Dedicated documents
1- Federal skilled worker visa
Language Certificate
A certificate of equivalency of a degree from one of the organizations evaluating documents in Canada
Job offer (not required but having it will increase your CRS score)
2- Canadian startup visa
Language Certificate
Letter of support from sponsoring organizations
3- Provincial entrepreneurship visa
Invitation letter from the provincial government
Support letter from the provincial government
Business plan or business plan
4- Canadian study visa
Letter of Acceptance
Deposit payment receipt (if any)
Scholarship letter (if any)
5- Work visa
Job offer letter from the employer
A signed contract between the employer and the applicant
LMIA approval letter
6- Tourist visa
Invitation from relatives or friends
Inviting employment and financial documents
Medical insurance for possible problems
How to obtain a Canadian visa
1. Assess your eligibility for various Canadian visas.
First, consider your conditions such as age, language score, education level, financial ability, etc. and match them with the requirements for each of the Canadian visas. On the immigration to Canada page, various immigration programs and Canadian visas are explained, which you can read to evaluate your situation.
If you do not have enough knowledge to search for materials and evaluate your situation, you can get help from immigration consultants and lawyers approved by the Canadian Immigration Department .
2. Choose your suitable immigration program.
After evaluating your situation and reviewing various Canadian programs and visas, now it's time to choose the best Canadian immigration program based on your existing conditions.
3. Prepare the required documents.
After choosing the type of visa, prepare a checklist of documents required for that program and scan the documents.
4. Enter the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and choose the type of visa you want.
At this stage, you must choose one of the various Canadian immigration programs and visas, such as work visas, visitor visas, study visas, and immigrant programs and click on it.
5. Create an account and upload the necessary documents and forms.
Enter your personal information in the account creation section and answer the application questions. Then upload the required documents and forms in the specified sections.
6. Pay for the application and fingerprinting (if you haven't done Canadian fingerprinting before).
After uploading the documents, prepare your credit card and pay the application fees.
7. Make an appointment for Canadian fingerprinting at one of the fingerprinting centers under the supervision of the Embassy of Canada (VAC) and take your biometrics on the specified date.
After submitting the application, a biometric letter will be sent to you. Login to the VFS Global website and make an appointment using the fingerprint information and complete the process on the specified date and place.
8. After the visa is approved, send your passport to the Canadian Embassy in Iran's neighboring countries to insert the visa label and pick up the Canadian visa.
If your visa application is approved, the Canadian Immigration Department will ask you in a letter to send your passport to include a visa label.
It should be noted that the steps mentioned are general steps, and in some immigration programs, such as investment visas, entrepreneurship, or PNP provincial selection programs, there are other steps, such as interviews or exploratory trips. To get more information in this field, you can read the page related to each program mentioned at the beginning of the article.
Chances of getting a Canadian visa
The chances of obtaining a Canadian visa are low or high depending on your circumstances. Your circumstances may be such that your chances of getting a Canadian study visa are high, but you don't have much chance of getting a Canadian investment visa.
Factors that increase the chances of obtaining Canadian temporary residence visas
In short-term visas such as study visas, work visas, or Canadian visitor visas, any factor that shows that you will leave this country after the end of your short-term stay in Canada:
These invoices must be in the country of origin and include:
- Having a family
- Having a job and a higher job offer or having a business, company and employees who work there;
- Having property such as house, land, shop
Factors that increase the chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence visas
In Canadian permanent residence programs such as Express Entry and Federal Skilled Worker, which is a subset of Express Entry, or provincial investment and entrepreneurship programs that are based on points, any factor that increases your score for that program also increases the chances of a visa, such as :
- Obtaining a higher language score (English or French) and/or presenting a second language (English or French)
- An increase in the amount of net assets and/or an increase in the amount of investment
- More work experience
- Higher education degree
- younger age
- Receive a job offer in the Federal Express Entry Program
- Having first-degree relatives in Canada
- English or French language skills of the applicant's spouse (if married)
- Education of the applicant's spouse and children in Canada (if married)
- The work history of the applicant's spouse in Canada (if married)
Duration of Canadian visa issuance
The duration of the review of cases varies according to the type of visa. In Canadian temporary residence visas, the duration of reviewing cases and issuing visas is usually less than 6 months, but in permanent residence visas, the duration of reviewing applications is 6 months or more.
In the table below, you can see the latest update of the Immigration Department in the review of each of the Canadian visas:
Last update: August 9, 2022
Immigration program | Average processing time for cases |
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tourist visa | 174 days |
Super Visa | 115 days |
Study visa | 12 weeks |
business visa | 31 weeks |
Atlantic immigration program | 18 months |
Federal Skilled Worker | 26 months |
Canadian experience | 14 months |
Federal Skill Trade | 46 months |
Provincial program | 17 months |
self-employment | 41 months |
Quebec investment | 64 months |
Quebec Skilled Worker | 29 months |
Startup visa | 32 months |
spousal sponsorship (within Canada) | 15 months |
spousal sponsorship (outside of Canada) | 24 months |
Child sponsorship | Unknown |
Sponsorship of parents and grandparents | 36 months |
You can see the duration of their review by visiting the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and selecting the type of visa you are applying for.
It should be noted that the processing time for Canadian visa applications does not always go according to what is written on the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and it may take less or longer than this period.
How to track the visa response
After submitting the visa file and taking Canadian fingerprints, you can follow up on your visa in several ways:
1. Daily Check of Visa Portal: Check your portal through which you have submitted your visa documents every day. To do this, enter your visa account on the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and enter your username and password. After entering the portal, check the latest status of your case in the Check Application Status section.
2. Submitting a web form: If the visa processing time is prolonged, submit a web form to follow up on the result of your visa. The web form is an online tool for sending a request and it is in the form of a form that you have to fill and write your request text in the specified field.
- If you have applied for a visa from outside of Canada, since the visa application for Iranians is reviewed at the Canadian Embassy in Ankara, you must apply through IRCC Webform - Ankara;
- If you have submitted your visa application from within Canada, you can send your application to IRCC Webform to track the visa result.
If you entered a web form once and did not receive an answer quickly, we recommend you to be a little patient and do not enter the web form continuously. After some time, Immigration Canada will finally respond.
3. Send email to Canadian Immigration: Another way to track your visa result is to send email to Canadian Immigration. In this case, send your request or question to question@cic.gc.ca.
4. Contacting the Canadian Immigration Department: Another way to follow up on your visa is to contact the Canadian Immigration Department.
The desired phone numbers include:
- If you are outside Canada: 4000 944 613 001
- If you are in Canada: 2100 242 888 001
We recommend that you do not contact the Canadian Immigration Department frequently. If you face a delay in the response and visa issuance, it is better to prioritize methods 1 to 3, and if you still do not receive a response, then call them.
5. Correspondence with a member of the Canadian Parliament:
If you tried methods 1 to 4 and still did not get results, in the next step you can correspond with a Member of Parliament (MP) of the province where you are going to live later. Of course, this is if you have relatives in Canada who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and you can do this through them.
To do this, enter the Parliament of Canada page and select the member of your choice there and correspond with him about the status of your visa case.
Members of the Canadian Parliament have the authority to talk directly with the officers of the Canadian Immigration Department and follow up on the status of your case from them and receive a specific answer.
Documents required to immigrate to Canada
Depending on the different Canadian immigration procedures, different documents are required for each program.
A number of documents are general and common and must be submitted for each type of immigration procedure. These documents include:
- Identification documents such as translation of birth certificate, passport, national card, termination of service card (if any)
- Translation of the marriage certificate (if any)
- Translation of degrees and transcripts
- Job letters
- Insurance records (if necessary)
- Clearances
A number of documents are specific to each immigration method :
For example, in short-term visas such as study visas, your documents should include university acceptance letters, possible job offers, and proof of affiliation with the country of origin. In fact, these documents must prove that you will return to your country after completing your studies in Canada. So, except for the general documents, your partial documents should help to show the certainty of your departure from Canada after graduation.
But in long-term visas, apart from general documents, you need other documents, of course, you don't need to show that you intend to leave Canada. For example, in the Canadian entrepreneurship visa, the Canadian startup visa or the Canadian self-employed visa, you need a detailed business plan. This plan should show exactly what the business you intend to start is and what research you have done for it.
How long does it take to immigrate to Canada?
The processing time for Canadian immigration cases is different in each of its programs. In the table below, you can see the latest update of the Immigration Department in the review of each immigration file:
Last update: August 29, 2022
Immigration program | Average processing time for cases |
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tourist visa | 148 days |
Super Visa | 56 days |
Study visa | 12 weeks |
business visa | 14 weeks |
Atlantic immigration program | 18 months |
Federal Skilled Worker | 26 months |
Canadian experience | 11 months |
Federal Skill Trade | 42 months |
Provincial program | 21 months |
self-employment | 41 months |
Quebec investment | 63 months |
Quebec Skilled Worker | 32 months |
Startup visa | 31 months |
spousal sponsorship (within Canada) | 15 months |
spousal sponsorship (outside of Canada) | 23 months |
Child sponsorship | Unknown |
Sponsorship of parents and grandparents | 34 months |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Master permit per person | $150 |
The cost of restoring student status | $350 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Visitor visa (including super visa) per person | $100 |
Visitor visa per family (each family includes 5 or more people applying at the same time) | 500 dollars |
Extension of stay as a visitor per person | $100 |
Restore the status as a visitor (Restoration) | $200 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Work permit (including renewal) per person | $155 |
Work permit (including renewal) per group (including 3 or more performing artists applying at the same time) | $465 |
Open Work Permit Holder | $100 |
Restore Your Status as a Worker | $355 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Electronic travel permit (authorization) | 7 dollars |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Temporary residence permit per person | $200 |
Biometrics fingerprinting fee
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Biometrics per person | $85 |
Biometrics for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
Biometrics for each group (3 or more performing artists) | $255 |
The business immigration group includes the following categories:
- Quebec Business Immigration
- self-employment
- Startup visa
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $2,140 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $1,625 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancee's file without considering the right to permanent residence | $850 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $230 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $1,085 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $570 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,085 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancee's file without considering the right to permanent residence | $570 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $155 |
The economic immigration group includes the following categories:
- Agri-Food Pilot
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Workers Federal Skilled Workers
- Federal Skilled Trades Federal Skilled Trades
- Selection of Provincial Nominee
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $850 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancee's file without considering the right to permanent residence | $850 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $230 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Permanent residence card | 50 dollars |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Travel document for permanent residence | 50 dollars |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $850 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $335 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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The right to permanent residence in Canada | $515 |
The cost of examining family sponsorship cases
Spouse, fiancé or children
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the sponsorship file of the applicant's spouse or fiancé, considering the right of permanent residence | $1,080 |
Checking the sponsorship file of each dependent child of the applicant | $150 |
Examining the sponsorship file of any dependent child who is included in the file of the applicant's spouse or fiancé at the same time. | $155 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the sponsorship file of parents or grandparents considering the right of permanent residence | $1,080 |
Sponsoring parents or grandparents regardless of the right of permanent residence | $565 |
Examining the file of the spouse of the father or mother / grandfather or grandmother, considering the right of permanent residence | $1,085 |
Examining the file of the spouse of the father or mother / grandfather or grandmother without considering the right of permanent residence | $570 |
Examining the file of dependent child of father or mother / grandfather or grandmother | $155 |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Sponsor a relative aged 22 years or older considering the right to permanent residence | $1,080 |
Sponsor a relative aged 22 years or older regardless of the right to permanent residence | $565 |
Dependent adoptive sponsor or orphan relative | $150 |
Sponsor of dependent adopted child or relative of orphan who is entered in family member's file at the same time. | $155 |
Sponsor of a relative under the age of 22 who is not a dependent child and considering the right of permanent residence | $665 |
Sponsor of a relative under the age of 22 who is not a dependent child and regardless of the right of permanent residence | $150 |
Examining the case of a relative's spouse or fiancé, considering the right to permanent residence | $1,085 |
Examining the case of a relative's spouse or fiancé without considering the right to permanent residence | $570 |
The cost of reviewing citizenship applications
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Applying for citizenship for adults aged 18 and over, taking into account the cost of citizenship | $630 |
The cost of citizenship for a stateless adult aged 18 and over who was born to Canadian parents | $100 |
Citizenship application for minors (under 18 years old) | $100 |
But to keep you informed about the latest updates on case processing time, we decided to teach you how to fish instead of fish.
Immigrate to Canada through education
What are the conditions for obtaining a Canadian student visa?
The following are the most important conditions for obtaining a Canadian student visa:
- Have academic acceptance from an accredited university or educational institution (DLI)
- Financial ability for education and living expenses
- English or French language certificate (if the university asks you to)
- Do not have a bad background;
- Be physically healthy;
- Persuading the officer to leave Canada after completing his studies
What are the conditions for obtaining a Canadian student visa?
If your child under 18 years of age intends to study in Canada, you must provide the following conditions for his/her education in Canada:
- As the student's guardian or guardian, you must prove that your child will receive the necessary care and support during their stay in Canada.
- Children under the age of 17 must also reside in Canada with a parent or legal guardian.
- The student's guardian must have temporary or permanent residence in Canada.
- Obtaining a study permit for a student
Small expenses for immigrating to Canada
Cost type | Description | 1 person | 2 people (married couple) | 3 people (married couple with one child) | 4 people (married couple with two children) |
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Language test (IELTS, Selpip, TEF, TCEF) | The average cost is stated. Dependent children do not need to submit a language score. | 300 dollars | $600 | $600 | $600 |
Evaluation of Educational Qualifications (ECA) | The price does not include international shipping costs | $200 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
medical experiments | The average cost is stated. Costs vary by country. | $100 | $200 | 300 dollars | $400 |
Costs related to translating documents, taking photos, taking bad background records, etc | The average cost is stated. Depending on the number of Farsi documents, the cost of translation varies. | $250 | 500 dollars | $600 | $700 |
The cost of studying immigration to Canada
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Application of any university | On average between 100 and 150 dollars |
University tuition (it varies depending on the field, level of study and university) | On average, between 9,000 and 30,000 dollars per year |
Master permit per person | $150 |
Fingerprint (biometric) per person | $85 |
Biometrics for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
In addition to the tuition fee for one academic year, it is necessary to provide the living expenses of one year, including the cost of accommodation and food, in the form of a bank account. If you are married, you should also calculate the expenses of one year of companions.
Financial ability required for study immigration to Canada
Minimum financial capacity required outside of the province of Quebec in 2022
People traveling to Canada | Cost of living for one year (Canadian dollars) |
Monthly cost of living (Canadian dollars) |
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Student | 10,000 | 833 |
The first member of the family | 4,000 | 333 |
Any other family member | 3,000 | 255 |
Minimum financial capacity required in the province of Quebec in 2022
People traveling to Canada | Cost of living for one year (Canadian dollars) |
Monthly cost of living (Canadian dollars) |
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1 person under 18 years old | 6,569 | 547 |
1 person with 18 years of age or older | 13,134 | 1,095 |
2 people with 18 years of age or more | 19,264 | 1,605 |
2 people with 18 years of age or older and 1 person under 18 years of age | 21,579 | 1,798 |
2 people with 18 years of age or older and 2 people under 18 years of age | 23,290 | 1,941 |
The cost of work immigration to Canada
The cost of applying for a Canadian work visa , whether it is an open work permit or a closed permit, is shown in the following table:
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Work permit per person | $155 |
open work permit holder fee | $100 |
Fingerprint (biometric) per person | $85 |
Biometrics for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
Financial ability required for work immigration to Canada
According to the new update of the Canadian Immigration Department, as of June 6, 2022, the financial capacity required to demonstrate the financing of living expenses in Canada for work immigration for yourself and your accompanying persons is as follows:
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
If your work visa is of the job offer type , considering that you have a certain job in Canada and you will start working after entering Canada, it is not necessary to show financial ability.
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 20,000 |
2 | 25,000 |
Each additional person | 5,000 |
The cost of immigrating to Canada through investment
Minimum capital required for entrepreneurship in Canadian provinces
State | Provincial entrepreneurship programs | Minimum net worth in Canadian dollars |
Minimum investment amount in Canadian dollars
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Deposit
in Canadian dollars |
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British Columbia | British Columbia's premier entrepreneurship program | $600,000 |
$200,000
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British Columbia | British Columbia Entrepreneurship Program - Regional Pilot | $300,000 |
$100,000
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British Columbia | British Columbia Entrepreneurship Program - Strategic Projects | Annual revenue of the company: 20,000,000 dollars |
500,000 dollars
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Ontario | Ontario Entrepreneurship Program | Depending on the location of the business in Ontario: $400,000 or $800,000 |
Depending on the location of the business in Ontario: $200,000, $400,000 or $600,000 and ownership of at least 33.3% of the shares of the business
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Ontario | Ontario Provincial Immigration Program - Group of Companies | — |
$5,000,000 or $10,000,000 for land development or leasehold development
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Quebec | Quebec Entrepreneurship Program | $900,000 |
Depending on the location of the business: $200,000 or $300,000 and owning at least 25% of the shares of the established business or at least 51% of the shares of the acquired business
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Quebec | Quebec investment program | $2,000,000 |
$1,200,000
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Quebec | Quebec self-employment program | $100,000 |
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Depending on the business location: $25,000 or $50,000 |
Alberta | Alberta Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | — |
Ownership of at least 34% of the business in question
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Alberta | Entrepreneurship program for foreign graduates | — |
Depending on the location of the business: $50,000 or $100,000
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Alberta | Agricultural program | 500,000 dollars |
500,000 dollars
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Alberta | Entrepreneurship program in rural areas | $300,000 |
$200,000
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Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Entrepreneurship Program | 500,000 dollars |
Depending on the location of the business: $200,000 or $300,000 and ownership of at least 33.3% of the stock of the business or an amount of at least $1,000,000
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Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | — |
Owning at least one-third of the shares of the business in question
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Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Farmers Program | 500,000 dollars |
—
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$75,000
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Manitoba | Manitoba Entrepreneurship Program | 500,000 dollars |
Depending on the location of the business: $150,000 or $250,000
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Manitoba | Farm investment program | 500,000 dollars |
$300,000
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$75,000
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New Brunswick | New Brunswick Entrepreneurship Program | 500,000 dollars |
$150,000
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$100,000
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New Brunswick | New Brunswick Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | — |
100% ownership of the desired business
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Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Entrepreneurship Program - 100% Ownership | $600,000 |
$150,000
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$200,000
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Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Entrepreneurship Program – Fractional Ownership | $600,000 |
$150,000 and ownership of at least one-third of the business stock or $1,000,000
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$200,000
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Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Work Permit Program | $600,000 |
$150,000
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Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship Program | $600,000 |
$150,000
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Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | — |
100% ownership of the desired business
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Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Foreign Entrepreneurs Program | $600,000 |
$200,000
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Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | — |
100% ownership of the desired business
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Northwest regions | Entrepreneurship Program of Northwest Regions | Depending on the location of the business: $250,000 or $500,000 |
Depending on the location of the business: $150,000 or $300,000 and ownership of at least 33.3% of the business's stock or $1,000,000
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$75,000
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Yukon | Yukon Business Program | 500,000 dollars |
$300,000 and owning at least one-third of the business in question
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type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Job offer registration in the employer portal | $230 |
Work permit per person | $155 |
Wife's work permit | $155 |
Dependent children visit visa | $100 |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Fingerprints for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
Permanent residence of the applicant | $2,140 |
Spouse's permanent residence | $1,365 |
Residence of each of the children | $230 |
Angel of investors and ventures |
These types of companies invest in big ideas. Therefore, if you work with these companies, you do not need to pay them. |
Incubators |
These types of companies do not invest in ideas, instead they hold training courses in the desired business, and the cost of each group in these courses is between 50 and 100 thousand dollars. |
In addition to the fees that you have to pay to review the startup visa file and apply for permanent residence in Canada, you must show the Canadian immigration office that you have the necessary expenses to cover your living expenses and those of your companions for 52 weeks, which is equivalent to one year.
This cost is calculated based on LICO. Laiko means the minimum amount of income after tax deduction. Depending on the number of family members, the amount of Laiko varies. It is necessary to provide financial resources equal to the amount of Lyco.
Number of family members | Minimum Income Required (LICO) |
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1 person | $25,338 |
2 people | $31,544 |
3 people | $38,780 |
4 people | $47,084 |
5 people | $53,402 |
6 people | $60,228 |
7 people | $67,055 |
For each additional member, more than 7 people | $6,827 |
The cost of living in Canada through self-employment
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $2,140 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Permanent residence of any dependent child | $230 |
There is no minimum capital requirement for Canada's self-employment program. But depending on the nature of your job and the place where you plan to have your job, you must provide the necessary capital to the Canadian immigration office and convince the officer that you can afford the costs of setting up your business.
Therefore, before applying for this program, check the status of your desired work area in Canada and calculate the necessary costs to set it up and finally provide the appropriate capital to the Canadian Immigration Department.
Consider the following examples:
- An athlete who wants to run a sports club in Canada will probably need to invest $100,000 or more. Such activities require significant investment in marketing, inventory and equipment.
- A painting artist who wants to establish a gallery: similarly, his investment must be substantial. Either he has to pay a heavy monthly rent or buy a gallery. Of course, he has to pay for advertising, inventory and recruitment.
- Hockey Coach Looking to Teach at Local Clubs: The investment is likely to be minimal to contract with local clubs. However, it still has to pay for advertising and other marketing activities.
- Writers and editors who plan to pursue the same path in Canada: As a writer, you probably need a laptop and a business card. Therefore, the amount of investment is not high.
Financial ability required for self-employment immigration to Canada
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
---|---|
1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
Canadian residency fee through company registration
The minimum capital required to register and start a company in Canada is usually between $150,000 and $800,000 . Of course, if we want to be more precise, the required capital is different depending on the structure of the company, business industry, city and location of the company.
Company registration fee in Canadian provinces
State | Company registration fee in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
British Columbia | $350 |
Alberta | $450 |
Ontario | $360 |
Quebec | 326 lar |
Manitoba | $350 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | $200 |
Nova Scotia | $336 |
New Brunswick | $349 |
Prince Edward Island | 305 dollars |
The cost of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry
The cost of applying for immigration to Canada through Express Entry
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $230 |
Fingerprinting for each child | $85 |
Fingerprinting for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
Provincial Nomination Application Fee in Provincial Selection Programs (PNP)
Provincial Selection Program (PNP) | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Alberta Provincial Selection Program | 500 dollars |
British Columbia Provincial Selection Program | $1,150 |
Manitoba Provincial Selection Program | 500 dollars |
New Brunswick Provincial Selection Program | $250 |
Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Selection Program | $250 |
Nova Scotia Provincial Selection Program | 0 |
Ontario Provincial Selection Program | 1500 to 2000 dollars |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Selection Program | 300 dollars |
Saskatchewan Provincial Choice Program | $350 |
Financial requirements for Express Entry programs
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
---|---|
1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
The cost of staying in Canada through a tourist visa
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Tourist visa per person | $100 |
Tourist visa for each family (each family includes 5 or more people applying at the same time) | 500 dollars |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Fingerprints for each family (number of 2 people or more) | $170 |
If you intend to get a Canadian tourist visa for the purpose of visiting family members, friends, relatives, or tourism, you must provide the necessary financial resources to the Canadian immigration office for the duration of your stay in Canada. How much you can afford depends on the number of people and the duration of your stay in Canada.
For a Canadian tourist visa, you are allowed to stay in Canada for a maximum of 6 months, and if you plan to stay in this country for a longer period, you must apply for a visitor record.
If we consider the average monthly cost of $2,000 per person, you should provide at least $12,000 Canadian dollars for a period of 6 months.
The cost of staying in Canada through sponsorship
As we mentioned earlier, in order to convince the immigration officer that you have the ability to sponsor your parents or grandparents, you need to show your annual income for the last three tax years according to the LICO table. For example, if you apply in 2021, your annual income in 2020, 2019 and 2018 should be proportional to the number of family members, according to the amount specified in the Lyco table.
As you can see in the Lyco table, the required income for 2020 is less than the previous two years, and this was due to the covid-19 pandemic, which caused many financial problems for sponsors, which is why the Canadian Immigration Department has reduced the minimum income this year. Considered the requirement for sponsors.
The total number of people you are responsible for sponsoring*** | Required income in 2020 (in Canadian dollars) | Required income in 2019 (in Canadian dollars) | Required income in the year (in Canadian dollars) 2018 |
---|---|---|---|
2 people | 32,270 | 41,007 | 40,379 |
3 people | 39,672 | 50,414 | 49,641 |
4 people | 48,167 | 61,209 | 60,271 |
5 people | 54,630 | 69,423 | 68,358 |
6 people | 61,613 | 78,296 | 77,095 |
7 people | 68,598 | 87,172 | 85,835 |
If you are more than 7 people, for each additional person: | 6,985 | 8,876 | 8,740 |
*** When calculating the number of family members, the sponsor himself, his wife and dependent children are also considered. For example, if you are a married person with one child and you plan to sponsor your parents, then the number of family members is considered 5 people.
For spousal sponsorship of spouse and dependent children, there is no need to provide income according to the Lyco table, and no minimum is specified for it, but you as a sponsor must give a written commitment that you will cover your spouse's expenses and financial needs for 3 years from the date of receiving permanent residence. did
Canadian sponsorship visa application fee
- Spouse, fiancé or children
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the sponsorship file of the applicant's spouse or fiancé, considering the right of permanent residence | $1,080 |
Checking the sponsorship file of each dependent child of the applicant | $150 |
Examining the sponsorship file of any dependent child who is included in the file of the applicant's spouse or fiancé at the same time. | $155 |
- Parents and grandparents
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the sponsorship file of parents or grandparents considering the right of permanent residence | $1,080 |
Examination of the sponsorship case of the spouse of the father or mother / grandfather or grandmother, considering the right of permanent residence | $1,085 |
Reviewing the sponsorship file of dependent child of father or mother / grandfather or grandmother | $155 |
- Adopted children and other relatives
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the sponsorship case of a relative aged 22 years or older considering the right of permanent residence | $1,080 |
Examining the sponsoring case of dependent adopted child or orphan relative | $150 |
Examining the sponsorship file of dependent adopted child or orphan relative that is entered in the family member's file at the same time. | $155 |
Examining the sponsorship case of a relative under the age of 22 who does not have a dependent child and considering the right to permanent residence | $665 |
Examining the sponsorship file of a spouse or relative's fiancé, considering the right to permanent residence | $1,085 |
The cost of permanent residence in Canada
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $2,140 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $1,625 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examine the case of the spouse or fiance without considering the right of permanent residence | $850 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $230 |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Fingerprints for each family (number of 2 people or more) | 170 people |
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
Examining the applicant's case considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examining the applicant's case regardless of the right to permanent residence | $850 |
Examining the spouse's or fiancé's file considering the right to permanent residence | $1,365 |
Examine the case of the spouse or fiance without considering the right of permanent residence | $850 |
Check the file of each dependent child | $230 |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Fingerprints for each family (number of 2 people or more) | 170 people |
Conditions for obtaining a Canadian work visa
- Having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer (for Open Work Permit visas - no job offer is required)
- Receiving LMIA approval from the Canadian Ministry of Labor by the employer (for job offers that require LMIA approval)
- The job title of the job offer in Canada's national NOC job classification must include TEER 0 (ie managerial level) or TEER 1 (professional level) or TEER 2, 3 (technical level).
- Having a valid academic degree
- Having specialized and related work records
- Having sufficient financial ability to cover living expenses in Canada
- Having good English or French language skills
- Having physical health
- Not having a bad background
Documents required to obtain a Canadian work visa
- Passport scan valid for more than 6 months
- Job offer letter and employer's work contract (for work visas that require a job offer)
- LMIA approval (for job offers requiring LMIA approval)
- Having a CAQ (if working in the province of Quebec)
- Two pieces of 3.5 x 4.5 photos
- Clearances
- Medical tests (if necessary)
- Providing financial documents
- Providing work records
- Presentation of educational qualifications
- Providing a language certificate (if it was a necessary condition for receiving a job offer)
- Marriage certificate (if any)
You have to go through some steps to get a Canadian work visa and work immigration to this country. These steps depend on whether you have a job offer, and whether your job offer requires LMIA approval.
Procedures for obtaining a work visa with JobOffer
Although some Canadian work visas do not require a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), in general, the process of obtaining a work visa in this country is as follows:
- Get a job offer from a Canadian employer who is ready to sponsor you.
- If required, the employer must request an LMIA labor market impact assessment report from Labor Canada. However, there are jobs that do not require an LMIA.
- Extension of the job offer by the employer
- Apply for a work visa
- Issuance of work visa
Procedures for obtaining a work visa without a job offer
If you do not need a job offer, you need to do the following steps to apply for a job in Canada:
- Collect the necessary documents.
- Enter the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and create an account in the apply for a work permit section.
- Download and fill the relevant forms.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay for the work visa and fingerprinting.
- Make an appointment for fingerprinting from the Canadian Embassy in one of the neighboring countries of Iran and do it on a certain date.
- Receive your passport request letter and pick up your passport to the Canadian Embassy to receive a visa label.
How long does it take to get a Canadian work visa?
According to the Canadian Immigration website, the processing time for work permit cases sent from Iran is 36 weeks at the time of writing this article . Iranian applicants must also provide their biometric information.
In addition to these 36 weeks, you should also consider the time it takes to do the biometrics and also the time it takes for the file to be sent from the Visa Application Center (VAC) to the IRCC office.
Of course, this review period is not fixed, and according to the conditions of the Canadian Embassy, the review period may be shorter or longer.
In some circumstances, applicants may be able to receive their work visa in a much shorter time. For qualified applicants, this time may be reduced to two weeks. but how?
Canadian work visa fee
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
work permit | $155 |
work permit extension | $155 |
Fingerprint (biometric) per person | $85 |
Family fingerprinting (two or more people) | $170 |
Canadian Express Entry requirements
In order to be able to register in the Express Entry system and create an account, you must meet the requirements of one of the following programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
For this program, you must have at least one year of work experience in one of the TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations in Canada's job boards. You must also score 67 out of 100 points on the Federal Skilled Worker Program scoring system.
If you have a non-Canadian degree, you must provide an evaluation of your degree in addition to your degree and transcripts.
In addition, achieve the following minimum language scores on one of the accepted tests.
Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
IELTS General | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Cellpipe General | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
TEF Canada | 249 | 207 | 310 | 310 |
TCF Canada | 458 | 453 | 10 | 10 |
- Canadian Experience Program
For this program, you must have at least one year of work experience in Canada in one of the TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3 occupations in Canada's job portal. If you have a non-Canadian degree, you must provide an evaluation of your degree in addition to your degree and transcripts.
Also, if your work experience is at TEER 0, 1 level, you must have an English or French language certificate according to the table below:
Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
IELTS General | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Cellpipe General | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
TEF Canada | 249 | 207 | 310 | 310 |
TCF Canada | 458 | 453 | 10 | 10 |
If your work experience is at TEER 2, 3 level, you must have a certificate in English or French according to the table below:
Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
IELTS General | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Cellpipe General | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
TEF Canada | 181 | 151 | 226 | 226 |
TCF Canada | 369 | 375 | 6 | 6 |
- Federal Skill Trade Program
For this program, you must have two years of work experience in technical and professional occupations required by Canada at the TEER 2, 3 level. You must also have a job offer or qualification certificate.
You must also obtain a language certificate with the following grades:
Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|
IELTS General | 5 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
Cellpipe General | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
TEF Canada | 181 | 121 | 181 | 226 |
TCF Canada | 369 | 342 | 4 | 6 |
Canada's Express Entry scoring system
Scoring factor | Maximum points for single applicants | Maximum points for married applicants |
---|---|---|
Human and skill factors (age, language, education and work experience) Core/human capital factors |
500 | 460 |
Human and skill factors of the applicant's wife | — | 40 |
Transferability factors |
100 | 100 |
Other factors such as provincial nomination or job offer |
600 | 600 |
Total points | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Canada Express Entry age requirements
Age | Married main applicant, maximum score: 110 | Single main applicant maximum score: 110 |
---|---|---|
17 years and under | 0 | 0 |
18 | 90 | 99 |
19 | 95 | 105 |
20-29 | 100 | 110 |
30 | 95 | 105 |
31 | 90 | 99 |
32 | 85 | 94 |
33 | 80 | 88 |
34 | 75 | 83 |
35 | 70 | 77 |
36 | 65 | 72 |
37 | 60 | 66 |
38 | 55 | 61 |
39 | 50 | 55 |
40 | 45 | 50 |
41 | 35 | 39 |
42 | 25 | 28 |
43 | 15 | 17 |
44 | 5 | 6 |
45 years and older | 0 | 0 |
Education in the Express Entry program
Level of Education | Married applicant maximum 140 points for the main applicant and 10 points for the spouse | Single applicant maximum score: 150 |
---|---|---|
high school diploma |
Main player: 28 points Wife: 2 points |
30 |
One year course after graduation |
Main person: 84 points Wife: 6 points |
90 |
Two-year post-diploma course |
Main person: 91 points Wife: 7 points |
98 |
Bachelor's degree or a three-year or more post-diploma course |
Main person: 112 points Wife: 8 points |
120 |
Two or more than two post-diploma degrees, at least one of which is at least three years after completing a course. |
Main person: 119 points Wife: 9 points |
128 |
Master's degree or specialized internship course |
Main person: 126 points Wife: 10 points |
135 |
Doctorate |
Main person: 140 points Wife: 10 points |
150 |
Required documents for Canada Express Entry Visa
To immigrate through Express Entry, you must submit the following documents to receive an Express Entry visa. The original of all documents required for this program must be uploaded online in the system and paper copies are not required.
Note that if the documents are in a language other than English or French, they must be translated, and the translation must be accompanied by a translator's certificate or license and a copy of the original document.
Passport of the main applicant and spouse and children, marriage or divorce certificate or death certificate of one of the spouses (if the main applicant is married or divorced or one of the spouses has died). Also, if you have a child, you must provide a birth certificate. In addition to this, new photos for all family members must also be provided.
If you have obtained points through your relative in Canada, you must provide documents proving your relationship with them, documents proving the relative's citizenship or permanent residence, documents proving the relative's life in Canada.
Degrees and transcripts and the applicant's and spouse's degree evaluation certificate (if you studied outside of Canada).
A language certificate approved by the Immigration Department for the main applicant and spouse (if you have earned points through the spouse's language score).
The amount of financial support varies according to the number of family members. This letter should be on the bank's letterhead and the account number, name of the account holder, account opening date, list of all account debts and installments, current balance and average balance of the last 6 months of the account, as well as the bank's contact information, should be mentioned.
In the case of Canadian experience programs, there is no need to provide financial support of the specified amount. Rather, it is possible to prove the financial ability with bank statements, employment letters, and salary slips.
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
---|---|
1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
Certificate of no bad background of the applicant and his wife and children over 18 years old. This bad background certificate must be obtained from any country where you have lived for more than 6 months.
The certificate of no bad background is one of the most important documents for the immigration department. Be sure to note that you have received this letter from the relevant organization. For example, for Iranians inside Iran, this certificate must be obtained from the Sana system or from Police+10 centers.
Many people's files have been rejected at this stage due to not sending the original bad background certificate or other necessary conditions.
The applicant and his wife and children must undergo medical tests called Medical Exams. These tests check that you or your family do not have a contagious disease or a disease that would cause heavy costs to the Canadian health care system. These tests are valid for one year.
To perform these tests, you must visit the doctors recommended by the Canadian Immigration Department.
Letter of work history of the applicant and his wife. This work experience letter should be accompanied by the job title, name and address and phone number of the workplace, number of working hours, annual salary and also a summary of the description of the duties performed in that company. If you have a job offer letter from a Canadian employer, you should also upload it.
In the case of the Canadian Experience Program, the NOA letter and T4 tax forms and Canadian Labor Rights slips should also be submitted.
Transferability factors
In this section, if the applicant has some of the above items together, he will receive a maximum of 100 points. There are 5 combinations in this rating, 50 points are considered for each combination. Even if you get more than 100 points in these combinations, still the most points that will be given will be 100 points.
In this regard, no points have been considered for the spouse of the applicant.
Combination of education and language level
Those who have a language level higher than CLB7 will receive additional points according to their educational qualification according to the table below.
degree of education | CLB 7 or CLB 8 in all language skills | CLB 9 or above in all language skills |
---|---|---|
Post diploma course of one year or more | 13 | 25 |
Two post-diploma degrees, one of which is for a period of at least three years | 25 | 50 |
Master's degree or professional internship | 25 | 50 |
PhD degree | 25 | 50 |
Combination of Canadian education and work experience
If the applicant has Canadian work experience, he will receive additional points according to his educational qualification.
degree of education | 1 year of Canadian work experience | 2 years of Canadian work experience or more |
---|---|---|
Post diploma course of one year or more | 13 | 25 |
Two post-diploma degrees, one of which is for a period of at least three years | 25 | 50 |
Master's degree or professional internship | 25 | 50 |
PhD degree | 25 | 50 |
Combination of language level and non-Canadian work experience
If the applicant has a language level higher than CLB 7, he will receive additional points according to his foreign work experience.
work experience | CLB 7 and above in all language skills | CLB 9 and above in all language skills |
---|---|---|
1 or 2 years of non-Canadian work experience | 13 | 25 |
3 years or more, non-Canadian work experience | 25 | 50 |
Combination of Canadian and non-Canadian work experience
Someone who has Canadian work experience and non-Canadian work experience will receive additional points accordingly.
1 year of Canadian work experience | 2 years of Canadian work experience or more | |
---|---|---|
1 or 2 years of non-Canadian work experience | 13 | 25 |
3 years or more, non-Canadian work experience | 25 | 50 |
Combination of professional technical degree and language knowledge
If the applicant has a language skill higher than CLB 5 and has a valid technical and professional degree, he will receive additional points.
Professional technical degree | CLB 5 and above in all language skills | CLB 7 and above in all language skills |
---|---|---|
Professional technical degree | 25 | 50 |
Additional points
Applicants will receive up to 600 points from various items in the table below.
Additional points | Points for all applicants |
---|---|
Receiving a provincial nomination from one of the provinces except Quebec | 600 |
Job offer (job offer) from a Canadian employer in knock code 00 | 200 |
Job offer from a Canadian employer at TEER 1, 2, 3 or TEER 0 level (except for jobs code 00) | 50 |
Brother or sister of a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Canada | 15 |
Have a French language certificate CLB 7 or above in all skills and have an English language certificate CLB 4 or below (or no English language certificate) | 25 |
Having a French language certificate CLB 7 or higher in all skills and having an English language certificate CLB 5 or higher in all skills | 50 |
One or two years of post-secondary education in Canada | 15 |
Three or more years of post-secondary education in Canada | 30 |
What is the minimum score required to receive the Canada Express Entry invitation?
It is not possible to say precisely what score the immigration office is going to choose next time. This issue depends on the number of invitations and the frequency of the lottery.
But you can see the statistics of the draws and admissions held to see what score can be roughly suitable for the programs :
draw number | Date | Immigration program | The number of invitations issued | Minimum CRS score |
---|---|---|---|---|
245 | March 29, 2023 | All programs | 7,000 | 481 |
244 | March 23, 2023 | All programs | 7,000 | 484 |
243 | March 15, 2023 | All programs | 7,000 | 490 |
242 | March 1, 2023 | PNP Provincial Nomination | 667 | 748 |
241 | February 15, 2023 | PNP Provincial Nomination | 699 | 791 |
240 | February 2, 2023 | Federal Skilled Worker | 3,300 | 489 |
239 | February 1, 2023 | PNP Provincial Nomination | 893 | 733 |
238 | January 18, 2023 | All programs | 5,500 | 490 |
237 | January 11, 2023 | All programs | 5,500 | 507 |
236 | November 23, 2022 | All programs | 4,750 | 491 |
City | PNP Provincial Nomination | Federal Skilled Worker | Acceptance of all programs |
---|---|---|---|
23-Nov-22 | 491 | ||
11-Jan-23 | 507 | ||
18-Jan-23 | 490 | ||
1-Feb-23 | 733 | ||
2-Feb-23 | 489 | ||
15-Feb-23 | 791 | ||
1-Mar-23 | 748 | ||
15-Mar-23 | 490 | ||
23-Mar-23 | 484 | ||
29-Mar-23 | 481 |
How much does Canada Express Entry cost?
Cost item | Applicant | Spouse of the applicant | Each child |
---|---|---|---|
The cost of reviewing the case | 850 Canadian dollars | 850 Canadian dollars | 230 Canadian dollars |
The cost of the right to issue permanent residence | 515 Canadian dollars | 515 Canadian dollars | |
The cost of fingerprinting | 85 Canadian dollars |
If the applicant has a spouse and children, 170 Canadian dollars for the entire family (applicant and spouse and children) |
Canadian Experience Program Requirements
Work experience in the Canadian work experience program
You must have at least 12 months of work experience in Canada. At least 12 months is equivalent to 1,560 hours.
You must have acquired this work experience at most 3 years before applying. Also, this work must be full-time or part-time equivalent. One year of work experience can be full-time in one or more jobs or part-time in several jobs.
Full-time work experience in Canada is 30 hours per week and the number of hours more than this amount is not counted.
What work experience is required for the Canadian Experience Program?
In this program, it does not matter what job a person had. You can apply for this program with any occupation and it is only important that this occupation is in one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3 in the Canadian NOC occupation list. Of course, this job must be in the form of an employee, and self-employment experience is not counted in this program.
Does the work experience along with studying in Canada count in the Canadian Experience Program?
no Work experience combined with full-time study in Canada does not count for this program. If you are studying in Canada, you must finish high school and one year of work experience will be counted after completing your studies.
Note that you must have a legal work permit to work in Canada. For example, if you are a refugee, your work history is not acceptable for this program.
Language Certificate in the Canadian Work Experience Program
- If your work history is at TEER level 0, 1 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System, you must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 7 level in all skills.
- If your work experience is TEER 2, 3 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System, you must have a CLB 5 English or French language qualification in all skills.
Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
What work experience is required for the Canadian Experience Program?
In this program, it does not matter what job a person had. You can apply for this program with any occupation and it is only important that this occupation is in one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3 in the Canadian NOC occupation list. Of course, this job must be in the form of an employee, and self-employment experience is not counted in this program.
Does the work experience along with studying in Canada count in the Canadian Experience Program?
no Work experience combined with full-time study in Canada does not count for this program. If you are studying in Canada, you must finish high school and one year of work experience will be counted after completing your studies.
Note that you must have a legal work permit to work in Canada. For example, if you are a refugee, your work history is not acceptable for this program.
Language Certificate in the Canadian Work Experience Program
- If your work history is at TEER level 0, 1 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System, you must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 7 level in all skills.
- If your work experience is TEER 2, 3 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System, you must have a CLB 5 English or French language qualification in all skills.
Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
Canadian Experience Program documents
The original of all documents required for this program must be uploaded online in the system and paper copies are not required. Note that if the documents are in a language other than English or French, they must be translated, and the translation must be accompanied by a translator's certificate or license and a copy of the original document.
Identification documents
Passport of the main applicant and spouse and children, marriage or divorce certificate or death certificate of one of the spouses (if the main applicant is married or divorced or one of the spouses has died). Also, if you have a child, you must provide a birth certificate. In addition, new photos for all family members should also be provided.
If you have obtained points through your relative in Canada, you must provide documents proving your relationship with them, documents proving the relative's citizenship or permanent residence, documents proving the relative's life in Canada.
Degrees
The degree and its transcripts, as well as if the education was outside of Canada, the certificate of evaluation of the degree must also be submitted.
Language documents
A language certificate approved by the Immigration Department for the main applicant and spouse (if you have earned points through the spouse's language score).
Clearances
Certificate of no bad background of the applicant and his wife and children over 18 years old. This bad background certificate must be obtained from any country where you have lived for more than 6 months. The letter of no bad background is valid for one month, but if you translate it officially after receiving it, it is valid for up to 6 months.
(The certificate of no bad background is one of the most important documents for the immigration department. Make sure that you have obtained this letter from the relevant organization. For example, for Iranians inside Iran, this certificate must be obtained from the Sana system or from police+10 centers.
Many people's files have been rejected at this stage due to not sending the original bad background certificate or other necessary conditions.)
Medical examination documents
The applicant and his wife and children must undergo medical tests called Medical Exams. These tests check that you or your family do not have a contagious disease or a disease that would cause heavy costs to the Canadian health care system. These tests are valid for one year.
To perform these tests, you must visit the doctors recommended by the Canadian Immigration Department.
Job documents
Letter of work history of the applicant and his wife. If you have a job offer letter from a Canadian employer, you should also upload it.
This work experience letter should be accompanied by the job title, name and address and phone number of the workplace, number of working hours, annual salary and also a summary of the description of the duties performed in that company.
Also, we suggest that you submit the T4 or NOA tax forms and work permits in Canada as part of the work documents.
Conditions of the Federal Skilled Worker Immigration Program
- First, have the minimum basic conditions;
- Secondly, your points should be calculated in a six point system;
- First, you must have the minimum required CRS score in the lotteries of this program. CRS scoring method is specific to Express Entry programs
Minimum prerequisites
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Work history in the Federal Skilled Worker immigration procedure
You must have at least 12 months of full-time work experience. At least 12 months is equivalent to 1560 hours. You must have acquired this work experience in the 10 years prior to the application. Also, this work must be full-time or part-time equivalent.
This job history must have been during 12 months. If your work history has reached 1560 hours in less than 12 months, then 12 months must have passed before you can register your application. This means that Canada does not count your working hours more than 30 hours per week. Note that 30 hours of work per week is considered full-time work in Canada.
- What work experience is required for the Federal Skilled Worker program?
In this program, it does not matter what job a person had. You can apply for this program with any job, and it is only important that this job is at one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3 in Canada's Job Knocks.
Another important point is that this work must have been in a way that the person earned money from it. Therefore, voluntary work or unpaid internships are not counted.
- Does work experience with education count for the Federal Skilled Worker program?
Yes, work experience combined with education may count as work experience for this program. This work must be paid or commission-based, consecutive and without any gaps.
According to the Canadian Immigration Department, certain conditions are required to work in any job. Suppose you need a bachelor's degree in the same field to work in a certain job. Therefore, if you have acquired your work experience while studying for a bachelor's degree, this work experience may not be counted for you. Because you have not yet obtained a bachelor's degree to be qualified to work in that particular job.
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Language level in the Federal Skilled Worker immigration procedure
You must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 7 level in all skills. Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
Language tests accepted by the Federal Skilled Worker Program
- English language
- CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program certificate Please
note that the CELPIP General-LS test is not accepted. - IELTS General Certificate (IELTS: International English Language Testing System)
- CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program certificate Please
- French language
- TEF Canada: Test d'évaluation de français
- TCF Canada (TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français)
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The amount of education in the Federal Skilled Worker immigration system
You must have a high school diploma or higher. If you studied in Canada, you must provide your degree. If you have a non-Canadian degree, you must provide an evaluation of your degree in addition to your degree and transcripts.
What is Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?
There are organizations that review foreign degrees and declare which Canadian degrees are equivalent. One of the best evaluation organizations is World Education Services (WES).
Federal Skilled Worker Program scoring system
In the scoring system of the Federal Skilled Worker Program, which is called Six Selection Factors, people are scored based on various factors. You must score at least 67 out of 100 points in this scoring system to create a profile.
Criterion | Maximum score |
education | 25 points |
Language | 28 points |
work experience | 15 points |
Age | 12 points |
Job offer in Canada | 10 points |
Ability to adapt to the Canadian environment | 10 points |
Total | 100 points |
passing mark | 67 points |
Study points in the Federal Skilled Worker Program
In order to receive educational credits, you must have a Canadian degree or have your non-Canadian degree equivalent in one of the educational degree evaluation organizations. The maximum score in this section is 25 points.
education | Score |
PhD or equivalent | 25 |
Master's degree, professional doctorate or equivalent | 23 |
Two or more than two higher diploma degrees, at most one of which lasted more than 3 years (for example, two bachelor's degrees) | 22 |
A post-diploma course lasting three years or more (such as a bachelor's degree) | 21 |
Postgraduate diploma or two-year degree | 19 |
One year course above diploma | 15 |
diploma | 5 |
Language score in the Federal Skilled Worker Program
In this section, you can earn up to 28 points for the first and second languages. A first language qualification (English or French) at CLB level 7 or above can get you up to 24 points. There are no points below this level.
Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
Level of first language skills | Speaking skill score | Listening skill score | Reading skill score | Writing skill score |
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CLB 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
CLB 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
CLB 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Also, if you have a second language certificate (English or French), you can earn a point in addition to the first language point. A second language qualification must be at CLB level 5 or above in all skills. In this case, you will get another 4 points in total.
Federal Skilled Worker Program Work Experience Score
In this case, you will receive a maximum of 15 points for your full-time work experience (30 hours per week) and for which you have received salary. This occupation in the Federal Skilled Workforce Program must be in the TEER group 0, 1, 2, 3 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System.
work experience | Score |
1 year | 9 |
2 to 3 years | 11 |
4 to 5 years | 13 |
6 years and above | 15 |
Federal Skilled Worker Program age rating
Age | Score |
under 18 years old | Zero |
35-18 | 12 |
36 | 11 |
37 | 10 |
38 | 9 |
39 | 8 |
40 | 7 |
41 | 6 |
42 | 5 |
43 | 4 |
44 | 3 |
45 | 2 |
46 | 1 |
47 years and above | Zero |
If you are under 35 years of age at the time of receiving the invitation, and you reach 35 years of age or older during the visa review and issuance period, you will still receive the 35-year-old point. In other words, the age is locked at the same time as receiving the invitation. Get to know the term Lock in Date:
Job offer in the Federal Skill Worker program
The score of this section is 10 points. The Canadian job offer must be full-time, non-seasonal, salaried and for a period of at least one year . It must also be in TEER group 0, 1, 2, 3 in the Canadian Occupational Classification System. Note that in most cases, the employer who has made a job offer must obtain an LMIA permit.
Adaptability score in the Federal Skilled Worker Program
If you are married and your spouse also intends to accompany you to Canada, it is possible to get points for your spouse in the following cases. The maximum score in this section is 10 points. Therefore, if you score more than ten points according to the table below, no more points will be calculated.
adaptability | Score |
Spouse language certificate (in all skills at CLB level 4 or above) | 5 |
Applicant's study in Canada (minimum full-time course of at least two years in high school or higher) | 5 |
Applicant's spouse's education in Canada (minimum full-time course of at least two years in high school or higher) | 5 |
The applicant's legal work experience in Canada (at least one year full-time and in TEER groups 0, 1, 2, 3 of the Canadian occupational classification system) | 10 |
Legal work experience of the applicant's spouse in Canada (at least one year full-time and in TEER groups 0, 1, 2, Canadian occupational classification system) | 5 |
Having a job offer from Canada | 5 |
The applicant or his/her spouse in Canada, the immediate family includes parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, children, grandchildren, nephews or nieces, uncles, aunts, uncles, aunts) who are over 18 years old and are citizens or temporary residents of Canada. | 5 |
Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program documents
The original of all documents required for this program must be uploaded online in the system and paper copies are not required. Note that if the documents are in a language other than English or French, they must be translated, and the translation must be accompanied by a translator's certificate or license and a copy of the original document.
Identification documents
Passport of the main applicant and spouse and children, marriage or divorce certificate or death certificate of one of the spouses (if the main applicant is married or divorced or one of the spouses has died). Also, if you have a child, you must provide a birth certificate. In addition, new photos for all family members should also be provided.
If you have obtained points through your relative in Canada, you must provide documents proving your relationship with them, documents proving the relative's citizenship or permanent residence, documents proving the relative's life in Canada.
Degrees
Education degree and its transcripts and the evaluation certificate of the applicant's and his spouse's education degree.
Language documents
A language certificate approved by the Immigration Department for the main applicant and spouse (if you have earned points through the spouse's language score).
Financial documents
You must demonstrate financial ability for this program. Its amount varies according to the number of family members. This letter should be on the bank's letterhead and include the account number, name of the account holder, account opening date, list of all account debts and installments, current balance and average balance of the last 6 months of the account, as well as the bank's contact information.
Number of family members (the main applicant and his wife and children) | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
What qualifies as Federal Skilled Worker Program funding?
Only the letter of account balance from the bank that belongs to the applicant or his spouse is accepted. Of course, the wife's bank account is accepted if this account is shared or if the applicant proves that he has access to the money in this account.
Therefore, real estate documents, shares of companies on the stock exchange, digital currency, etc. are not acceptable.
Clearances
Certificate of no bad background of the applicant and his wife and children over 18 years old. This bad background certificate must be obtained from any country where you have lived for more than 6 months. The letter of no bad background is valid for one month, but if you translate it officially after receiving it, it is valid for up to 6 months.
The certificate of no bad background is one of the most important documents for the immigration department. Be sure to note that you have received this letter from the relevant organization. For example, for Iranians inside Iran, this certificate must be obtained from the Sana system or from Police+10 centers.
Many people's files have been rejected at this stage due to not sending the original bad background certificate or other necessary conditions.
Medical examination documents
The applicant and his wife and children must undergo medical tests called Medical Exams. These tests check that you or your family do not have a contagious disease or a disease that would cause heavy costs to the Canadian health care system. These tests are valid for one year.
To perform these tests, you must visit the doctors recommended by the Canadian Immigration Department.
Job documents
Letter of work history of the applicant and his wife. This work history letter should be accompanied by the job title, name and address and phone number of the workplace, number of working hours, annual salary and also a summary of the description of the duties performed in that company.
If you have a job offer letter from a Canadian employer, you should also upload it.
In order to obtain Canadian permanent residence through the Atlantic immigration program, in this section we describe the requirements for two subgroups of the Atlantic immigration program.
Atlantic immigration program requirements for international graduate students
To participate in this program to immigrate to Atlantic Canada, you must meet the following conditions:
- degree of education
Have at least a 2-year degree from one of the accredited educational centers above high school in the Atlantic area and study full-time.
Have lived in the Atlantic region for at least 16 months during the 2 years prior to earning your degree.
- job offer
Have a job offer from one of the employers in the Atlantic region.
The job offer must be for full-time work (at least 30 hours per week) and not seasonal or temporary.
This job is in one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 in the Canadian job classification system. For TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, the duration of the job offer must be at least one year (one year after you become a permanent resident). TEER 4 job offer must be permanent and not expire.
You must have the required licenses and requirements to work in that field.
The job offer should not be from a company in which you or your spouse is a major shareholder.
- Language
If you have a job offer at TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, you must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 5 level.
If you have a job offer at TEER 4 level, you must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 4 level.
Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
- Funding for Atlantic Canada's immigration program
If you are working in Canada, you do not need to provide proof of financial means. But if you are outside of Canada, you will need to provide an amount as financial support. This amount varies depending on the family members (note that this number of dependents also includes people who are not immigrating with the applicant).
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 3,327 |
2 | 4,142 |
3 | 5,092 |
4 | 6,183 |
5 | 7,013 |
6 | 7,909 |
7 | 8,806 |
For each additional person | 896 |
Terms of the Atlantic Skilled and Semi-Skilled Workforce Immigration Program
To participate in this program to immigrate to Atlantic Canada, you must meet the following conditions:
- Work experience for the Atlantic Canada immigration program
You must have at least one year of work experience in Canada or outside of Canada.
One year of work experience is equivalent to 1560 hours. You must have acquired this work experience in the 5 years prior to the application. To calculate work history, the total hours of full-time and part-time work are counted.
(This work history must have been for 12 months. If your work history has reached 1,560 hours in less than 12 months, 12 months must have passed before you can register your application. This means that Canada does not count your working hours more than 30 hours per week. Note that 30 hours per week is considered full-time work in Canada.)
What work experience is required for the Atlantic immigration method?
In this program, it does not matter what job a person had. You can apply for this program with any job, and it is only important that this job is at one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 in Canada's job codes.
- job offer
Have a job offer from one of the employers in the Atlantic region .
The job offer must be for full-time work (at least 30 hours per week) and not seasonal or temporary.
This job is at one of the TEER levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 in Canada's Occupational NOC. For TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, the duration of the job offer must be at least one year (one year after you become a permanent resident). TEER 4 job offer must be permanent and not expire.
You must have the required licenses and requirements to work in that field.
The job offer should not be from a company in which you or your spouse is a major shareholder.
The level of the job offer and the level of work experience should match according to the table below.
Required work experience level | job offer level |
TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 | TEER 0 |
TEER 1, 2, 3, 4 | TEER 1 |
TEER 2, 3, 4 | TEER 2, 3 |
TEER 4 | TEER 4 |
People whose job offer is one of the following jobs do not need to have the level of work experience and job offer according to the table above.
- Nursing assistants and assistants for the services of patients and the elderly
- Workforce home treatment services
- Registered nurses
- Experimental nurses
- Education
If the job offer is at TEER 0, 1, you must have at least one year of post-secondary education, and if the job offer is at TEER 2, 3, 4, you must have at least a high school diploma. If you did not obtain your degree from Canada, you must also provide an evaluation of your qualifications.
What is Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?
There are organizations that review foreign degrees and declare which Canadian degrees are equivalent. One of the best evaluation organizations is World Education Services (WES).
- Language Certificate
If you have a job offer at TEER level 0,1, 2, 3: You must have an English or French language qualification at CLB 5 level.
If you have a job offer at TEER 4 level: you must have an English or French language certificate at CLB 4 level.
Each exam has its own scoring system that can be converted to CLB level. To convert the scores of different language degrees to CLB, the scores of each skill must be checked.
- Funding for Atlantic Canada's immigration program
If you are working in Canada, you do not need to provide proof of financial means. But if you are outside of Canada, you will need to provide an amount as financial support. This amount varies depending on the family members (note that this number of dependents also includes people who are not immigrating with the applicant).
Number of family members | Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 3,327 |
2 | 4,142 |
3 | 5,092 |
4 | 6,183 |
5 | 7,013 |
6 | 7,909 |
7 | 8,806 |
For each additional person | 896 |
Documents required for the Atlantic Canada immigration program
- Language certificate: Only one of the following certificates is accepted for this program.
- English language
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
Note that the CELPIP General-LS exam is not accepted.
IELTS General Certificate (IELTS: International English Language Testing System)
- French language
TEF Canada: Test d'évaluation de français
TCF Canada (TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français)
- Educational qualifications: original degree and transcripts and evaluation of educational qualifications (if the relevant degree was obtained from outside Canada)
- Financing of the Atlantic Canada Immigration Program (if you live outside of Canada)
- Settlement Plan
After finding a job offer, you must get a copy of the Confirmation of Designation form from the employer so that you can get a settlement plan. This program will help you settle more easily in the Atlantic area and adapt to the conditions. To prepare this program, you need to communicate with the program service providers. After getting information from you, these organizations will provide you with this program for free according to your conditions.
- Letter of work experience and salary slip, employment contract and T4 tax forms (if you have worked in Canada)
- forms:
Job offer form for foreigners of the Atlantic immigration program (IMM0157)
Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]
Form Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669]
Economic Class - Atlantic Immigration Program form [IMM 5501]
Additional Family Information form [IMM 5406]
Supplementary Information – Your travels form [IMM 5562]
Use of a Representative form [IMM 5476]
- This certificate
must be obtained for all family members who are over 18 years of age, from any country where they have lived for more than 6 months. (except Canada)
- Passport, visas and temporary residence permits to live in countries other than the country of citizenship, birth certificate, marriage certificate, national card and new photo
- Confirmation of Provincial Endorsement
The employer sends the settlement plan to the relevant province and then the province checks the job offer and issues a confirmation certificate.
(Documents that are not in English or French must be translated. Also, a copy equal to the original document must be provided. It is better to provide a translator's certificate along with the translations.)
Please note that the type of translation and confirmation of documents is very important for the Quebec Immigration Department and this issue is very, very sensitive. Be sure to consult with your advisor about how to obtain approvals before getting the documents approved.
Family documents (shared between the main applicant - spouse and children)
- Copy of the first page of the passport
- Birth certificate
- Marriage/divorce certificate
- 1 photo (4.5 x 3.5) (from the chin to the top of the hair should be 3 cm) Please sign the back of the photos and write the date of taking the photo. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months. Also send us the PDF file of the photo via email.
- Postal code, address and phone number of places of residence in the last 10 years
- If you have a first-degree relative in Quebec, scan the back and front of the PR card, medical card, and birth certificate of the applicant's family.
- If you have a valid job offer, ask for the necessary documents.
- If you have lived in Quebec before, discuss it with your advisor.
Educational qualifications (shared between the main applicant - spouse and children over 18 years old)
- Academic degrees and their transcripts
- Pre-university degree and transcripts
- diploma
- Documents showing your knowledge in immigrant languages (French-English) according to the consultant's opinion
Work documents (shared between the applicant and in case of employment for spouse and children)
- Work certificate (according to the consultant's opinion)
- Please send your employment records to your case consultant with the name, address and phone number of the workplace as well as a summary of the duties performed in that company for each job.
- Each of the work records will be sent to you by the consultants. Then print the sent letter as approved on the letterhead of each of the companies and proceed for translation.
- Insurance history - To obtain an insurance history, please refer to the insurance office after receiving the application letter from Dar al-Tarjmeh.
If you have special conditions, contact your advisor.
Quebec immigration fees
$785 legal fee to start the Quebec process for the main person in the case
$169 legal fee to start the Quebec process for the spouse
$169 legal fee to start the Quebec process for each child
After acceptance
It is $550 for the main person and spouse and each family member who is over 22 years old and $150 for people under 22 years old Federal legal fee (after passing and receiving CSQ)
$490 landing fee for each applicant except children
Documents required to file a federal case after Quebec acceptance and receiving CSQ
It is necessary to pay attention to the following points
- The fees charged by the Immigration Department change from time to time and the agency is not responsible for these changes.
- It is possible to pay these fees by Canadian check or credit card (in case of payment by credit card, a percentage of tax is usually deducted from the account, so the institution will receive this amount from the client)
- It should be noted that during the process and according to the current needs, the consultant may propose to remove or add documents that are required by the client in this regard.
- The translation of all documents must be accompanied by the approval of the translator and notary public. Contact us to get information about the translator approved by the institution.
Other documents
These documents will be prepared by your immigration lawyer and you will be contacted if needed to obtain information about these documents.
Necessary requirements for obtaining Canadian residency through the PEQ program
Applicants must meet all the requirements of the PEQ program at the time of submitting the CSQ application:
- Having the intention of staying in Quebec to get a job
- Have lived in Quebec temporarily for the purpose of studying and have met the residency requirements.
- Have spent at least half of their education in Quebec.
- Have an acceptable degree from Quebec (have graduated).
- have advanced knowledge of the intermediate French language course orally.
- Commit to provide for their own needs, and if any, for their spouse and dependent children specified in the CSQ application for a minimum period of 3 months.
- having at least 18 years of age and a valid passport; Also, if they send the application form from the province of Quebec, they must legally be a resident of Quebec at the time of submitting the application.
Eligible documents for the PEQ program:
As of November 1, 2019, foreign students who have graduated from Quebec universities can also apply. Temporary foreign workers can still submit their application. It should be noted that from November 1, 2019, the new conditions will only apply to all requests sent after this date. But graduates from Quebec universities and educational institutions who have the following documents can submit their application for permanent residence in Quebec:
- Bachelor Degree
- Master Degree
- PhD degree
- Diploma in academic studies - technical training
- Diploma of vocational courses, during which at least 900 hours of continuous education have been completed
- Diploma of vocational courses, which proves that the person has studied at least 900 hours
From January 1, 2020, applicants can only prove their language knowledge and show their language ability in one of the following ways:
- Participation in the standard French language test;
- Completion of a 3-year full-time study course in French at a high school or university; Or
- Having the conditions of a professional organization.
In addition, as of January 1, 2020, the spouse of the applicant whose name is mentioned in the application for permanent residence in Quebec must also demonstrate his knowledge of the French language (in conversation skills) at least at an upper intermediate level; This condition is equivalent to obtaining a score of 7 or 8 in the CLB test and the French language skills test (verbal skills) for adult applicants to immigrate to Quebec.
1. Application for Open Work Permit
If a person has graduated from a private or public secondary school in Quebec in a vocational training field provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MELS), after completing his education, he can obtain a work permit for up to 3 years. Apply after graduation.
For this purpose, a person must:
- Be 18 years old at the time of application. (or higher)
- Have a valid study permit when applying for a work permit.
- Completed a full-time study course of at least 900 hours or more (usually an 8-month period) leading to a DEP or ASP degree.
- within 90 days of receiving written confirmation from the said institution; which indicates that the applicant has met the conditions of continuing education, to apply for a work permit (for example, a transcript or an official letter)
- Prepare a letter of support from the relevant institution, in which the code of the field of study and the duration of the study are numbered.
To view the rules, conditions and documents required for work immigration to different Canadian provinces, click on the desired province.
- Saskatchewan Skilled Worker Program Terms and Conditions
- Conditions and documents of the Skilled Worker Program of British Columbia
- Conditions and documents of the Ontario Skilled Worker Program through Express Entry
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Program terms and conditions through Express Entry
- Alberta Skilled Worker Program requirements and documents through Express Entry
- Requirements and documents of the Manitoba Skilled Worker Program
- PEI PNP Express Entry requirements and documents
- Conditions and documents for work immigration program to Nova Scotia Canada
- Newfoundland and Labrador Skilled Worker Program Terms and Conditions
- Conditions and documents of the migration program of specialized forces to the Yukon
- Terms and documents of Express Entry immigration program in the northwest regions
Migration related to food and agriculture industries (currently no information is available for this type of migration)
Migration to rural and northern areas (currently no information is available for this type of migration)
Immigrate to Canada through a Caregiver
To immigrate to Canada through a domestic nurse, you must meet the following conditions:
- Have a job offer from an eligible Canadian employer (if you have less than 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience)
- Have a certificate in English or French at CLB 5 level
- Have completed a training course related to taking care of the elderly, disabled people, or children (to receive a job offer)
- Have a work experience related to nursing the elderly, disabled people or children
- Apply for a province other than Quebec
If you meet all these conditions, you can get a Canadian work visa and work as a home nurse in Canada and then get permanent Canadian residency for yourself and your family.
The immigration conditions of home nurses to Canada are easier than the immigration conditions of hospital nurses.
Conditions for obtaining a domestic nurse work visa in Canada
Currently, obtaining a work visa through a domestic nurse is not very difficult as before and does not require LMIA approval and a high language score. The conditions for obtaining a work visa and then permanent residence in Canada will be different depending on whether you have a relevant Canadian work experience of 24 months or not and are divided into two categories:
- Experience category (Category A): People who have less than 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience.
- Direct permanent residence category (Category B): People who have at least 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience.
New laws for home nurses in Canada
In 2019, the federal government of Canada introduced two new pilot programs for domestic nurses to immigrate to Canada and obtain permanent residency, and closed previous immigration programs for new applicants. These new pilots include The Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots.
These immigration programs have provided ideal conditions for home nurses and their families to immigrate to Canada. According to the planning of Immigration Canada, 2,750 cases of domestic nurses in both sub-programs are to be finalized each year and they are granted permanent residence in Canada.
Conditions for the category of obtaining experience (Category A)
Individuals with less than 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience must meet the following requirements:
- Having a job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the jobs under the job code 44100 (child care at home) or job code 44101 (care for the elderly and disabled people at home):
- Under job no. 44100 (child nurse at home):
- You must take care of children under the age of 18.
- Childcare can be in your own home or at your employer's home. Therefore, it is not mandatory to live at the employer's house while taking care of the child.
- Foster care is not included in this job category.
- Under occupational no. 44101 (Nurse for elderly and disabled people at home):
- You have to take care of the elderly over 65 years old or physically disabled people.
- Caring for elderly or disabled people can be in your own home or in the employer's home. Therefore, it is not mandatory to live in the employer's house.
- Housekeeping experience is not included in this job category.
- Under job no. 44100 (child nurse at home):
- Having a score of 5 CLB in all four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking or equivalent scores:
- IELTS General equivalent with scores (reading: 4, listening: 5, writing: 5, speaking: 5) or
- CELPIP General exam equivalent with scores (Reading: 5, Listening: 5, Writing: 5, Speaking 5)
- A degree of at least one year at a college or university (from Canada or an equivalent degree)
- To obtain permanent residence: proof of at least 24 months of full-time paid work experience (30 hours per week) in a related occupation after obtaining related Canadian work experience through a work visa
- Apply for Canadian provinces other than Quebec.
Direct permanent residence category conditions (Category B)
Individuals with at least 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience must meet the following requirements:
- Having a score of 5 CLB in all four skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking or equivalent scores:
- IELTS General equivalent with scores (reading: 4, listening: 5, writing: 5, speaking: 5) or
- CELPIP General exam equivalent with scores (Reading: 5, Listening: 5, Writing: 5, Speaking: 5)
- A degree of at least one year at a college or university (from Canada or an equivalent degree)
- Proof of at least 24 months of full-time paid work experience (30 hours per week) in a related field
Necessary documents to obtain a home nurse work visa in Canada
Since in order to obtain a work visa for a Canadian home care nurse, you must also apply for Canadian permanent residence at the same time, the documents mentioned here include the documents required for both work visa and Canadian permanent residence applications:
- Job offer letter from Canadian employer (persons with less than 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience)
- Scan all valid passport pages and travel history
- Scan the translation of birth certificate
- Scan the translation of the marriage certificate (if any)
- Scan of English language report such as IELTS General or Cellpipe or French language scores such as TEF or TCF
- Employment documents that show you are capable of working as a home care provider for children or the elderly, such as a relevant employment letter, insurance records, employment contract (people with at least 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience)
- Scan of the official translation of academic degrees and transcripts along with Persian pages
- Evaluation report or degree equivalency through WES or ICAS
- Clearances
- Two parts of 3.5 x 4.5 photos
- Fill and sign the Home Child Care Provider Pilot Program or Home Support Worker Pilot Program forms depending on the chosen job field .
- Fill and sign the Work Permit Outside of Canada application forms.
- Considering having a job offer, it is not necessary to provide bank accounts, but it is better to have enough money to cover the expenses of the first few months.
The cost of obtaining a home nurse work visa and obtaining permanent residence in Canada
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
Work Permit | $155 |
Examining the request for permanent residence through home nurse programs | $570 |
right of permanent residence | $515 |
Evaluation of documents through WES or ICAS | WES: $160 / ICAS: $200 |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Family fingerprinting (two or more people) | $170 |
What are the conditions for obtaining a Canadian study visa?
To apply for a Canadian study visa, you must meet the requirements. Whether you are over 18 years old and applying for a student visa, or whether you have a child under 18 years old whose goal is to study in Canadian schools, you must meet the following conditions for the Canadian Immigration Department to issue you a visa:
Canada student visa requirements
- Be admitted to one of the accredited Canadian universities or colleges with a DLI number;
- Be in good financial condition and be able to pay tuition fees and living expenses for at least one year and present it to the Canadian Immigration Department as financial means;
- have enough Thai in the country of origin;
- Convince the immigration officer that studying in the desired course and field in Canada has many advantages and positive effects in your future, so that you cannot achieve those goals in your own country;
- Convince the Canadian immigration officer that your stay in Canada will be temporary and you will leave this country after completing your studies.
- Be physically healthy;
- Do not have a bad background.
Conditions for obtaining a Canadian student visa
In order for your child to receive a Canadian student visa, in addition to the above, he must meet other conditions:
- be admitted to one of the accredited Canadian schools in elementary or high school;
- If your child is 10 years old or younger, a parent or legal guardian must accompany him or her to study in Canada.
- If your child is over 10 years old, if the parents are not accompanying you, you must nominate someone as your child's custodian in Canada.
In the next sections of the article, we will talk more about the Canadian student visa.
Since Tai and Officer play an important role in issuing Canadian study visas, we will explain about them below:
What is Tai?
Tie means knot in immigration. Your ties to your country are called ties. For example, if we say that your ties with Iran are weak, it means that you do not have a strong bond to return to Iran after leaving the country.
Now that you are familiar with the tie for Canadian visa, also familiarize yourself with the next concept: Balance of Ties
Whenever talking about balance tie, remember the scale. In the picture below, you can see that on one side of the scale, your connections with your place of residence (assuming Iran) and on the other side your connections with Canada are weighed. Which shoe is heavier? This is the answer to Tai's question.
Who is the officer?
Officers are not aliens, they are human beings, just like you and me. Officers are middle-paid employees working in the Canadian Immigration Department. Most of them belong to the middle class of the society and have a post-graduate or bachelor's degree. The nationality of the officers is as diverse as the cultural diversity of Canada. Of course, they are all Canadian citizens.
Considering the countless number of cases that flow to the Canadian Immigration Department, it is natural that these officers are very busy. Knowledgeable sources in the Immigration Department informed the visa lawyers that the review of each case in the Immigration Department does not take more than a few minutes.
What are the age requirements for obtaining a Canadian student visa?
Age is one of the important and influential factors in obtaining a Canadian study visa. There must be a logical relationship between the age and the level of education accepted. The greater the match between age and educational level, the higher the chance of getting a visa, but the higher the age compared to the level of education, the lower the chance of getting a visa.
How much does a Canadian student visa cost?
The cost of reviewing the case at the Canadian Immigration Office
Master permit per person | $150 |
Extension of master's permit | $150 |
Recovery or restoration of student status | $350 |
Student work visa | $255 |
Student tourist visa | $100 |
Accompanying student visa | $100 |
The cost of fingerprinting
Canadian fingerprinting per capita | $85 |
Fingerprinting for each family (two people or more) | $170 |
The cost of the language test / document translation
English or French language test | Average cost: $300 |
Translation of documents | Average cost: $250 |
financial ability
For a Canadian student visa, you must provide at least one year of tuition fees and one year of living expenses in Canada, which for 2023 is between 25 and 45 thousand Canadian dollars on average . In the next part of the article, we will provide more complete information about financial resources.
The cost of hiring an immigration lawyer
If you want to get help from an immigration lawyer to get a Canadian student visa, you have to pay between $1,500 and $3,000 on average . Of course, these amounts can be different depending on the work experience and reputation of the lawyer. Also, if you are accompanied by your spouse and children, you have to pay more.
How much is the financial capacity of the Canadian study visa?
In response to this question, let us explain that according to the law of the Canadian Immigration Office, you must have the ability to support at least one year of education and one year of living expenses in Canada, which is between 25 and 45 thousand dollars on average. Naturally, if you are married, you should also calculate the expenses of your companions for one year.
But how is this financial capability of Canada calculated?
The answer is very simple. Take your one-year tuition fee from the Canadian study acceptance letter or from the education center's website, then add that number to the cost of living in Canada for one year as shown in the table below. For example, if your tuition is sixteen thousand dollars a year and you are single and you are going to British Columbia, you should do the calculation like this:
26,000 = 10,000 + 16,000
Yes, $26,000 is the minimum amount you must show you have in your bank account. Naturally, the higher this amount is, the more confidence the officer will have that you will be able to support yourself. Of course, make sure that it is clear from which source this money is provided. Your money should not be a loan or debt or loan, which will cause sensitivity in these cases.
Minimum financial capacity for one year of student life in Canada
Outside the province of Quebec
People traveling to Canada | Annual cost of living (without tuition) |
Monthly living expenses (without tuition) |
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Student | 10,000 | 833 |
The first member of the family | 4,000 | 333 |
Any other family member | 3,000 | 255 |
in the province of Quebec
People traveling to Canada | Annual cost of living (without tuition) |
Monthly living expenses (without tuition) |
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1 person under 18 years old | 6,569 | 547 |
1 person with 18 years of age or older | 13,134 | 1,095 |
2 people with 18 years of age or more | 19,264 | 1,605 |
2 people with 18 years of age or older and 1 person under 18 years of age | 21,579 | 1,798 |
2 people with 18 years of age or older and 2 people under 18 years of age | 23,290 | 1,941 |
?What documents are required to get a Canadian study visa
Documents required for a Canadian student visa are divided into 3 general categories: personal documents, financial documents and forms . Put all the personal documents in a single file and upload it in the online application with the file name Personal Information as requested by the Canadian Immigration Department.
Do the same for financial documents. Put all the financial documents in a single file and upload it under the name of Proof of Means of Financial Support in the application in the relevant section.
Individual documents
Academic acceptance letter
The first page of the passport along with all the stamped pages of the travel history
A 3.5 x 4.5 photo piece
Master Plan's letter
Language Certificate
Diploma and academic transcripts with Persian pages
Job letter / or company registration documents (if you have a company)
job offer letter from the country of origin (job offer)
Salary slips of the last three months
Insurance records (if any)
Letter of no bad background
Birth certificate
End of military service card or exemption card for men
Marriage certificate (if married)
Resume (not required, but you must send your resume if requested by the Canadian Immigration Department)
Quebec acceptance certificate certificat d'acceptance du Québec ( CAQ ) for Quebec province applicants
Custody certificate (for student visa only)
Consent to leave the country (only for student visa)
Lawyer's defense letter or submission letter (if you have a lawyer)
Note: Among the above documents, academic acceptance letter, passport, photo and submission letter are uploaded separately in the online application and are not included in the Personal Information file.
Financial documents
Bank authorization letter from you and your sponsor (if you have a sponsor)
Account turnover of the last 4 to 6 months belongs to you and the sponsor
University deposit payment receipt or scholarship letter (if any)
Documents that show the sponsor's income:
If he is an employee: employment letter, employment contract, salary slips for the last three months
If he has a company: company registration documents, official gazette, articles of association and a document showing his income
If it is self-employment: business license
If retired: Retirement order
Real estate documents in your name or your sponsor's name: land, apartment, shop, lease, car document, etc
Affidavit of financial support of the sponsor (if any)
What are the conditions for studying in Canadian educational institutions?
In Canada, schools, colleges and universities are the main centers of education for students, each of which has its own educational requirements and offers different degrees.
study in Canadian schools
Studying in day or boarding schools? Private or public schools? This decision is really confusing. But apart from this vital and influential choice, the conditions of education in Canadian schools are more or less the same. Canadian schools, unlike Iran, classify you based on your age. Schools usually have a table that compares your age in that table to determine which grade you should study in.
If your language level is not ready, all schools have language enhancement courses, which are sometimes free and sometimes with a separate fee. The graduation system from Canadian schools is a different system from Iran and it will be based on the course units passed in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade of high school. You must pass enough credits in school for the desired field in the university.
Studying in Canadian colleges
Colleges are centers where the educational system is more practical and teaches less theory. The courses available in Canadian colleges are one to two years long and an Iranian or Canadian high school diploma is required to enter. The language level required by most Canadian colleges is IELTS 6 to 6.5, and if the language level is weaker, it is possible to get conditional admission with a score of at least 5 or 5.5 and take language reinforcement courses before the main course.
But the age requirements for entering Canadian colleges are not at all far-fetched. You may see a 55-year-old student studying in college :). Yes, this is true. Because colleges focus more on preparing you for a specific career, there is no age limit for admission. Well, this is great, isn't it? Definitely yes! But first you have to get a Canadian visa.
College education, a bridge to university education
Colleges sometimes play the role of a bridge between high schools and universities. But how? See the two things below, these two issues are very important for choosing colleges.
1. Less crowded classes in colleges compared to universities.
Colleges have a more compact environment than universities, and the number of students in college classes is less, which will be a good opportunity for students to prepare and adapt to the academic environment. So, in this matter, colleges play the role of eliminating the shock of entering the university environment.
2. Combining College and University with a 3+1 Program or a 2+2 Program
Consider the following real-life scenario: Arin and Ryan are both 19 years old and intend to study engineering at York University. York University tuition is about thirty thousand dollars a year.
Studying in Canadian universities
In Canada, private universities and public universities both attract international students. Naturally, in relation to ranking and competition, each university has set different conditions for students to enter.
For example, to enter the master's course at the University of Toronto in the field of mechanical engineering, you need IELTS 7 and an average of 15 or higher and good letters of recommendation. Well, of course, this is difficult.
But don't worry, according to the variety of universities, as well as according to your level of study and your level of interest and goal setting, you can choose a good product from this basket. Just take a real look at your educational conditions, language score and budget and your future goal. These will automatically select your university.
What are the conditions of studying in Canada according to the level of study?
If we want to state very simply the conditions of studying in Canadian educational centers, first of all, you must have the GPA and language score required by each university, and secondly, if you are applying for graduate degrees such as a master's degree and a research-based doctorate or the same thesis Base, you must have research and research work experience .
Every level of education in Canada , from elementary school to doctorate; In terms of GPA and language score and other necessary factors, they have their own minimums, which we will mention in the rest of the article:
Education conditions in elementary and high school in Canada
It is not necessary to have a language score to get admission in elementary and high school in Canada. Also, there is no minimum grade point average for admission to Canadian schools. But to get academic admission, it is important to have good grades in previous grades. Also, some Canadian schools may request an interview to assess the students' language level.
Requirements for studying in Canada with a diploma
With a diploma, you can apply for study courses in colleges and postgraduate and bachelor courses in universities.
To get admission from colleges, it is necessary to have the following conditions:
- Having a grade point average of at least 12 or higher in a high school diploma
- Having an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
- Some colleges require an IELTS score of at least 6 or equivalent for direct admission.
- Most Canadian colleges have conditional language admission requirements. In other words, if your language score is lower than the minimum required by the college, you will be accepted, but you must pass a number of language units to reach the minimum required by the college. After passing the prerequisite language course, you can start studying in the main course.
Requirements for a bachelor's degree in Canada
- Having a grade point average of at least 13 or higher in high school diploma
- Having an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent.
- If the language score is low (IELTS 5 to 5.5), it is possible to get conditional admission to the language course in some Canadian universities.
Safety tips for studying a bachelor's degree in Canada:
- Don't make the selection priority better ranking, because in this case you have to pay a lot of tuition.
- Know the transfer program between colleges and universities because they help lower your cost.
- Talk to an academic advisor before choosing a major so you don't make a mistake.
- Analyze the conditions of residence after studying in the field and university of your choice.
Postgraduate study requirements in Canada
- Having a grade point average of at least 13 and above
- Having an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
- In a limited number of fields such as management, business and engineering, it is possible to get conditional admission.
Safety tips for postgraduate studies in Canada:
- Don't make the selection priority better ranking, because in this case you have to pay a lot of tuition.
- Talk to an academic advisor before choosing a major so you don't make a mistake.
- Analyze the conditions of residence after studying in the field and university of your choice.
Conditions for studying PhD in Canada
- Having a GPA of at least 15 or higher in master's degrees
- Having an IELTS score of at least 6.5 or equivalent
- Having strong academic qualifications
Safety tips for studying PhD in Canada:
- Scholarship amount should not be the criterion of your action. As soon as you get accepted, you have taken a big step. Usually you will have some kind of automatic exchange.
- Take the language score seriously. You have no chance without a language score.
- Article article article. Be sure to publish one or more good articles in reputable journals.
What is the GPA requirement to study in Canada?
GPA is one of the main and important factors for admission to Canadian universities and colleges. The GPA requirement for admission varies according to the university, level of study, and field of study, and a single GPA cannot be considered for all Canadian universities. Usually, prestigious and good universities in Canada require a higher GPA for admission.
GPA requirement for studying in Canadian universities and colleges
- Grade point requirement for studying in Canadian colleges: grade point average of at least 12 and above
- Grade point requirement for studying in Canadian universities: grade point average of at least 13 and above
- Grade point requirement for college diploma level: minimum grade point average of 12 and above
- Grade point requirement for undergraduate studies: minimum grade point average of 13 or higher (of course, most Canadian universities require a grade point average of 14 or higher)
- Grade point requirement for graduate studies: minimum grade point average of 13 or higher (of course, most Canadian universities require a grade point average of 14 or higher at the graduate level)
- Grade point requirement for doctoral studies: minimum grade point average of 15 and above
Comparison of scoring system of Canada and Iran
Now that you are familiar with the GPA required to study in Canada, you need to know that the scoring system of Canadian educational centers is different from that of Iran. Each of Canada's 10 provinces has its own scoring system and they differ in details, but in general, the scoring system in Canada is a combination of:
- Alphabet (AF)
- Numbers (scale 0 to 4 and scale 0 to 9)
- percentage (0-100)
Also, depending on the province, two GPA scales of 0 out of 4 and 0 out of 9 are used throughout Canada. Of course, in some provinces, the maximum grade point average is 4.33 or 4.5.
For example, Simon Fraser University, located in the province of British Columbia, shows the minimum required grade point average (GPA) for admission to mechanical engineering at the postgraduate level as a number, which is 3.33 out of 4.33.
This is despite the fact that the grading system in Iran is not composite and is shown in terms of numbers, and its scale is 0 out of 20 (of course, in primary school, the grading system is descriptive).
You may ask how to calculate the required GPA of Canada and how much it is equivalent in Iran's grading system. In the following, we have compared the GPA scale of Canada and Iran in a table.
Calculation of GPA in Canada and its equivalent in Iran's grading system
Canadian grading system | Iran's scoring system | ||
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GPA according to letters | GPA in percentage | GPA by number | GPA by number |
A+ | 92-100 | 4.33 | 20 |
A | 88-91 | 4 | 18.47 |
A- | 85-87 | 3.67 | 16.95 |
B+ | 82-84 | 3.33 | 15.38 |
B | 78-81 | 3 | 13.85 |
B- | 75-77 | 2.67 | 12.33 |
C+ | 72-74 | 2.33 | 10.76 |
c | 68-71 | 2 | 9.23 |
C- | 65-67 | 1.67 | 7.71 |
d | 55-64 | 1 | 4.61 |
F | 0-54 | 0 | 0 |
How can I study in Canada with a low GPA?
If you are among the applicants who have a low grade point average and are worried about getting admission to Canadian universities, don't worry. Years of experience working with Visamundial's executive team with Canadian universities and colleges has shown that you can get admission with a GPA below the minimum accepted by universities, but there are conditions!
Since GPA is not the only criterion for admission to Canadian universities, if you have a good academic record and include the following items in your university admission application file, you can cover your low GPA to a large extent and increase your chances of admission. Increase:
- Writing a strong SOP
- Provide good and relevant work history
- Personal skills and expertise
- Providing strong letters of recommendation from professors or employers
- Academic or professional honors or patents
- Providing a GRE or GMAT score (even if it is not among the minimum requirements for admission)
- Provide a high language score
In the following, we refer to the list of universities that accept admission in some fields with low GPA. Of course, as mentioned earlier, you need to strengthen other aspects of your case.
List of Canadian universities that admit with low GPA - 2022
- University of Winnipeg University of Winnipeg
- Laurentian University of Laurentian
- Prince Edward Island University
- Acadia University
- Saint Francis Xavier University
- Nipissing University
- Trinity Western University
- Thompson Rivers University
- Brandon University
- Royal Roads University
What is the language certificate required to study in Canada?
Canadian universities and other educational centers accept several types of English and French language certificates for admission. Most Canadian universities are English-speaking, but the universities located in Quebec as a French-speaking province usually offer education in both French and English.
- Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System - IELTS)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL)
- PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic - PTE)
- Duolingo (Duolingo English Test)
- Kiel (Canadian Academic English Language - CAEL)
- MELAB test (The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery - MELAB)
tip:
- Almost all Canadian universities accept both IELTS and TOEFL. But in the case of the other tests mentioned above, it should be noted that not all universities accept the PTE or Duolingo test. Of course, the percentage of universities that accept the PTA exam for admission is more than the universities that accept the Duolingo exam.
- The Kiel test is a Canadian language test and the test center is located in Canada. Same with MELAB test. Therefore, it is not possible for Iranians who are outside of Canada to obtain these language scores.
- TOEFL IBT is accepted by Canadian universities. A few universities also accept TOEFL Home Edition.
- Delphi Diplôme approfondi de langue française – DALF / Diplôme d'études en langue française – DELF
- TCF (test de connaissance du français - TCF)
- TEF (Test d'Evaluation de Français – TEF)
- TFI (Test de français international - TFI)
What is the language score required to study in Canada?
In the table below, we have stated the average language score required for admission to Canadian studies at different levels of study based on 4 English language tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. It should be noted that the language score required to study in Canada is different based on the field of study.
educational courses | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE | Duolingo |
schools | It is not required | It is not required | It is not required | It is not required |
College | Score between 6.5-6 | Score between 6.5-6 | Score between 53-57 | Score 105 and above |
Bachelor's degree | Daqel grade 6.5 | Minimum score between 75-89 | Minimum score of 60 | Minimum score between 105-120 |
Master of Engineering | Minimum score of 6.5 | Minimum score of 86 | Minimum score between 57-60 | Minimum score between 110-115 |
Master's degree in experimental sciences | Minimum score of 6.5 | Minimum score between 79-92 | Minimum score between 58-65 | Minimum score between 115-125 |
Master of Humanities | Minimum score between 6.5-7 | Minimum score between 95-86 | Minimum score between 60-65 | Minimum score between 115-125 |
Masters in Management or MBA | Minimum score between 6.5-7 | Minimum score between 95-100 | Minimum score between 60-65 | Minimum score between 115-125 |
Doctorate | Minimum score between 6.5-7 | Minimum score between 85-100 | Minimum score between 60-65 | score between 115-120 (this test is not accepted by most universities) |
Medicine and law | Score 7 and above | Score 100-109 | Score 68-76 | Score 125 (this exam is not accepted by most universities) |
What are the conditions for studying immigration to Canada?
In order to be able to immigrate to Canada through education, you must meet 5 main conditions:
- Have suitable educational requirements such as minimum grade point average, language score and other requirements required by Canadian universities so that you can be successful in obtaining academic admission.
- Don't risk visa issuance in terms of age. If you are older, the education method may not be the best immigration method for you and you should consider other methods.
- Have good financial ability and be able to provide the necessary financial resources to cover the costs of studying and living in Canada.
- Do not have acute physical problems.
- Do not have a criminal record.
Age requirements for educational immigration to Canada
An old saying: "A fish is fresh whenever you take it out of the water!" It is definitely the same. Let us examine the relationship between age and education in Canada in a little more detail.
The relationship between age and application
In the application phase, your age will not create any restrictions for applying, and basically, Canadian education centers will not have the possibility to reject a person because of age; Because it is considered a kind of discrimination and it is a crime in Canada. After the application and acceptance stage, we pass without any problems. The bad news is that even if we get admission from McGill University and do not have a visa, it is useless. Canadian visa is a bridge that all applicants must cross and there is no other solution.
The relationship between age and visa
Your age has a direct impact on the possibility of issuing a visa. There must be a logical relationship between the level of admission and your age.
For example, if you are 40 years old and you want to study a bachelor's degree or a diploma in college, it is likely that your student visa application will be rejected because, according to the Canadian immigration officer, studying at these levels is not reasonable for a 40-year-old, because Old age can show that the real goal and intention of the person is not education.
Of course, age alone cannot be a rejection factor. It is not possible for the immigration officer to reject the study visa application only because of the applicant's age, and this is considered discrimination and a crime. But the officer of the immigration department has the same power as the minister of the immigration department. The officer alone decides whether to issue a visa or not. Therefore, if he sees that an older person has applied for lower educational levels, this issue will affect the result of the applicant's visa.
What are the conditions for obtaining a Canadian study visa?
We have reached the most important part of the story of becoming a student in Canada. Visa! Yes, Canadian visa is the most important and sensitive part of your project.
To get a Canadian study visa, the following conditions are required:
- Get admission from one of the accredited educational institutions of Canada with a DLI number for study courses of 8 months or more.
- Provide funding for a Canadian student visa to pay for at least one year of education and one year of living expenses in Canada .
- Convince the Canadian immigration officer that you will leave this country after completing your studies.
- Show that you have strong emotional, social, professional and financial ties to your country.
- Submit the required documents completely and without defects.
- Do not have a bad history and be physically healthy.
- Get your Canadian fingerprinting done on time.
If you fail to do even one of these things correctly, you may face a visa rejection. On the Canada visa rejection reasons page , we have explained in detail about the reasons for rejection and ways to fix it.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
When we talk about the cost of studying in Canada, we mostly mean the costs related to tuition fees and the cost of living as a student in Canada .
Tuition fees
Tuition fees in Canadian educational centers are different according to the study course, field of study and university or educational center. Also, depending on whether the educational center is public or private, day or night , it has different tuition fees. Usually, the cost of studying in universities or private or night educational centers is higher than that of public and day educational centers.
In the table below, we have separately stated the average tuition fees according to school, college and university courses:
Tuition fees in Canadian public and day schools | 13 to 16 thousand Canadian dollars per year |
Tuition fees in private and day schools in Canada | 13 to 25 thousand Canadian dollars per year |
Tuition fees in Canadian boarding schools | 35 to 60 thousand Canadian dollars per year |
Annual tuition fees in Canadian colleges | 12 to 17 thousand Canadian dollars per year |
Tuition fees in Canadian universities | 15 to 45 thousand Canadian dollars per year |
What are the documents required to study in Canada?
To study and obtain admission from Canadian educational centers, the following documents are required:
One of the main documents for admission to Canadian universities is to submit an academic resume. A set of personal information, educational records, work records, research records (if any), academic and professional honors, as well as information related to computer and language skills are written in the curriculum vitae.
For graduate degrees such as master's degree and doctorate, it is necessary to write information about two or three of the student's professors, who are supposed to provide their recommendation letter to the desired university in support of the student.
The word CV, which stands for Curriculum Vitae, is usually used instead of resume, but they have differences. In CV information; Especially, research information is written in more detail and is mostly used for master's and doctoral degrees. More general and brief information is written in the resume.
The letter of motivation, which is also called the letter of purpose or the letter of explanation, is actually a text in which you should write your purpose and motivation to study in the field and university of your choice, as well as the purpose of studying in Canada. Usually, motivation letter is written in one or two pages, but some universities may have their own instructions for writing motivation letter, and before the university application process, it is necessary to write the letter of purpose according to those instructions.
A letter of recommendation is a text that is written by the professors of the applicant's previous university or his employer on the letterhead of the university or the company letterhead, and it confirms his academic or professional abilities as well as his moral approval. At the end of each letter of recommendation, the contact information of the professor or employer must be written along with his/her job title, and the letter must be stamped and signed by them along with the date.
Some Canadian universities require 2 and some universities require 3 letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation required by Canadian universities are usually online, meaning that after submitting the online application that you have filled out for the university, the Canadian university will send an email to your professor or employer to which they must respond. Usually, in that email, your professors or employer are asked to send the letter of recommendation form that is attached to the email along with the letter of recommendation that they wrote on the letterhead to the university.
When applying for Canadian universities, you must provide your language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo). Some universities will accept your language certificate at the time of application scan, and after receiving admission from that university, they will ask you to send your language certificate to the university through the center where you took the test. Some universities ask you to send your language certificate through the center from the beginning and at the time of application, and they do not accept its scan.
A writing sample is an example of a research project, essay, or parts of a college thesis that you have previously submitted for a college class project or submitted to a research journal for publication. This document is mostly requested for Master's and PhD courses that require a supervisor, and it should usually be between 10 and 20 pages. Of course, some universities have their own guidelines and may ask for fewer or more pages.
A proposal is a document with about 3,000 to 4,000 words in which you have to state the topic and the research method that you are going to do in the future for your doctoral thesis. To apply for a doctorate degree in some Canadian universities, it is necessary to send your research proposal to the future supervisor in your desired field at that university, and if it is approved, you will be allowed to apply.
A portfolio is a document with a collection of work sample images that show a person's skills, ideas, creativity and work process over a period of time. This degree is mostly required for art and architecture courses at the master's and doctoral level, and some universities have their own instructions for preparing it.
To apply and get admission from all educational centers in Canada, you need translation of your degree and academic transcripts. Of course, together with the translated pages, the attached Persian pages are also required. In the application stage, most universities accept the scanning of diplomas and transcripts, and paper documents are not required. Also, at this stage, there is no need for the seal of justice and foreign affairs, but after receiving admission from the university, you must send the original translation of the degree and transcripts along with the Persian pages that have the seal of justice to the university within the specified period. The documents should be sent by the university where you study, in such a way that all the documents are placed in the university envelope and the university seal is placed on the envelope or on it.
One of the other documents required for applying to Canadian universities is to send a scan of the first page of your passport. Of course, passport is not usually mentioned in the list of required documents for foreign students, but as a foreign applicant, it is better to send a scan of your passport along with other necessary documents to the university.
- To study in Canadian schools, only the translation of the degree and transcripts of the last 3 years of school are required. If one of the student's parents accompanies him, the translation of the birth certificate of the father or mother and the translation of the student's birth certificate are also necessary to show their family relationship.
- To study in Canadian colleges, among the above documents, only the language certificate and translation of the certificate and transcripts of the last 3 years of high school are required. A resume is not mandatory for most colleges, but provide one if necessary.
- Requirements for a bachelor's degree in Canada
- Postgraduate study requirements in Canada
- Doctoral study conditions in Canada
- Conditions for applying and obtaining admission to study in Canada
- Required documents for admission and Canadian visa
- Canada scholarship requirements
- Canada companion visa requirements
- Canadian Teacher Permit Rules
- Work visa conditions after studying in Canada
- Conditions for permanent residence in Canada after education
- Financial conditions for Canadian study visa
Conditions for obtaining a Canadian student visa
To get a Canadian student visa, you must meet the following conditions:
- Acceptance from Canadian public or private schools in one of the elementary, middle or high school courses
- Having a maximum age of 18 years
- Accompanying the student's father or mother, and if they are not accompanied, having a legal guardian (custodian) in Canada
- Proof of having sufficient financial ability to pay tuition and living expenses for one year in Canada
- Not having a disease
- Proof of leaving Canada after graduation
Elementary school students must enter Canada with their parents or legal guardians and cannot apply alone.
The custodian must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
What are the required documents?
- Valid passport scan with stamped pages and pages with visa label if any
- Scanned translation of birth certificate along with Farsi copy
- One personal photo with a size of 3.5 x 4.5
- Scan of the translation of the degree and academic transcripts of the last three years (in case of employment, the translation of the employment certificate is also required)
- School acceptance letter
- Scanned translation of permission to leave the country (if parents or one of them does not accompany the student)
- Scanned translation of custody certificate (in case of separation of parents or having a legal guardian other than parents)
- Custodian's notarized letter (if parents are not accompanying the student)
- Proof of registration in the student dormitory or homestay (if not accompanied by parents)
- Master Plan's letter
- Lawyer's letter of defense (if there is a lawyer on the case)
- Canadian study visa forms
- Fingerprinting (not required for students under 14 years old)
Since students under the age of 18 do not have career and financial independence, it is necessary that first-class members of the family, preferably parents, become their financial sponsors.
- Bank authorization letter in English
- Account details for the last 4 months
- Translation of documents that show the affiliation of the student and his sponsor to his country, such as:
- Real estate documents including house, land, shop or master related to renting them
- Company registration documents (if any)
- Other documents that show financial ability, such as car documents, gold invoices, etc
- Translation of employment letters and employment contracts
- Translation of salary slips of the last few months (if any)
- Translation of insurance records (if any)
- Translation of notarial commitment
- Translation of birth certificate
- Scanned passport signed by parents (sponsor)
- School deposit payment receipt (if any)
All documents must be in English and in pdf format. The size of the files should not be more than 4 MB.
Canada student accompanying visa conditions
As the parent of a student, you must meet the following conditions to receive a Canadian companion visa:
- Prove that you have sufficient financial ability to cover your living expenses during your stay in Canada (usually for one year of your child's education).
- If you are the financial sponsor of your child, you must also provide a sufficient amount of money to cover the tuition and living expenses of your child for one year.
- Prove that you will be in Canada temporarily and will return to your country.
- Do not have a bad background.
- Be physically healthy.
required documents
As the parent of a student who is planning to accompany him and get a student accompanying visa (a student accompanying visa is a type of tourist visa), you must prepare documents.
Part of the documents is identity and another part of the documents is related to proof of financial ability. You need all the financial documents mentioned in the student visa section. But in addition to them, you must prepare the following documents:
- Scan of translation of degree and university transcripts (if any - not required)
- Scan of language certificate (if any - not required)
- One personal photo 3.5 x 4.5
- Valid passport scan with all stamped pages
- Scan the translation of birth certificate
- Scan translation of bad background certificate
- Scan translation of marriage certificate
- Scan of the translation of the end of service card or service exemption card for the father
- Necessary forms related to accompanying student visa
- Fingerprinting after submitting the visa application
How long does it take to issue a visa?
The answer to this question is relative. Depending on the conditions of the Canadian embassy, this time lasts from 2 weeks to 6 months. There have even been cases that took more than a year to review.
In certain circumstances, such as the epidemic of the Covid-19 disease, the process of evaluating Canadian study visa cases was slow. But sometimes the cases may be reviewed and evaluated quickly. It all depends on the conditions of the Canadian embassy and the completeness of your case.
Canadian student visa fee
The cost of applying for a Canadian teaching permit | $150 |
Student accompanying visa fee | $100 |
Fingerprint fee per person | $85 |
- Conditions and rules of student health insurance in Canada
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Student work conditions and rules in Canada
Amount required to invest in Canada
Canadian investment visa fee
Depending on the way you choose to invest in Canada, the cost of reviewing the files for applying for an investment visa varies.
The result of some methods of investing in Canada is getting a work visa, and the result of some other methods is getting a direct Canadian permanent residence. Therefore, the costs related to each are included in the table below.
The cost of applying for a work visa in the Canada Investment Program
type of application | Amount in Canadian dollars |
Work permit of the main person | $255 |
Wife's work permit | $255 |
Visa for visiting children | $100 |
The cost of applying for permanent residence in the Canada Investment Program
type of application | Amount in Canadian dollars |
Permanent residence of the main applicant | $2,140 |
Spouse's permanent residence | $1,365 |
Permanent residence of each child | $230 |
Minimum language score to invest in Canada
On average, to invest in Canada, you must have an IELTS score of at least 4 to 5. If we want to express it more precisely, we divide the investment methods into two categories, federal and provincial. The required language score for the programs of each group is different.
Federal investment methods | Language certificate required |
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Startup visa | General IELTS score of at least 5 |
Self-employment program | There is no minimum language score. This program is based on a scoring system. If you have an IELTS General score of at least 4 to 9, you will receive between 4 and 16 points. Knowing the French language can add up to 8 points to your points, so that the maximum number of points reaches 24. |
Business purchase / company registration | To get a work visa through the purchase of a business under the owner/operator program, it is not necessary to provide a language certificate, but according to the law of the Canadian Immigration Department, you must convince the officer that you have the necessary language ability to start the business or develop the purchased business. you have. After a certain period of working in Canada, when applying for permanent residence in Canada through the Express Entry system, you must provide a general IELTS score of at least 6 in all 4 language skills. |
Provincial investment methods | Language certificate required |
Entrepreneurship programs | Most Canadian provincial entrepreneurship programs require an IELTS General score of at least 4 or 5. |
Canada startup visa application requirements
With a startup visa, you should not intend to settle in Quebec. Now let's take a look at the prerequisites of this shining pearl, yes, we mean the Canadian startup visa.
First condition : get IELTS
Third condition : Have at least
Fourth condition : Do not have a bad
Fifth condition : You have the ability to financially support yourself and your family for 6 months.
What are the conditions for registering a company in the startup program?
- The business in question must be established and operated in Canada.
- The applicant must have at least 10% of the voting rights in the company.
- No other person can have 50% or more of the voting rights in this company.
What are the conditions of sponsoring organizations: Venture Capital, Angel Investor and Incubator?
Venture capitals have good appetites. Usually, they look for bigger ideas that have passed the early stages of development. So, if you go to them, don't send an email with an idea that has been in your mind for several years. Ventures usually ask about your sales record at the very beginning. Our experience shows that venture capital is looking for an idea that has the ability to generate several million dollars and currently has several hundred thousand dollars in sales.
Angel investors are personal investors or medium-sized companies that accept projects relatively easier than ventures. Angels usually offer them sums in exchange for receiving a percentage of the companies' shares, with which the companies get new blood to move forward.
Incubators are growth centers. Incubators don't give money to startups, but basically they also receive money. The role of incubators is to prepare startups to start working. Incubators provide information on how to start and grow a business, and also teach ways to raise capital. Another role of incubators is supervision or mentorship and they examine the initial growth process of companies.
Canadian startup visa fee
The first question that most applicants ask is the amount of money required to obtain a Canadian startup visa. In this section of the article, we have covered this issue completely.
Expenses of investing companies
Angel investors and ventures usually invest in bigger ideas that have taken off and inject an amount to invest in these ideas. So the applicant who works with these groups is not required to pay any amount to these companies.
But the incubators , which are growth centers, receive an amount that varies from center to center for holding business training courses and mentorship. These amounts are usually between fifty and one hundred thousand dollars for each group.
Fees for handling the case at the Immigration Canada
The amount of work visa application in the startup program per main applicant | |
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job offer | $230 |
work permit | $255 |
Wife's work permit | $255 |
Visa for visiting children | $100 |
The amount of the application for permanent residency in the startup program per main applicant | |
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permanent residency | $2,140 |
Spouse's permanent residence | $1,365 |
Residence of each of the children | $230 |
The amount of funding required for a Canadian startup visa
You must have enough capital for the first year of living in Canada to cover your and your family's basic expenses. Please note that this fee has nothing to do with investing in Canada and you do not need to invest in this type of visa.
Officers usually expect you to have 50% of your and your family's living expenses. This amount is determined based on the LICO table. This table is announced annually by the Canadian Immigration Department. Here is the summary you need.
Number of family members | Required financial resources (Canadian dollars) |
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1 | 13,310 |
2 | 16,570 |
3 | 20,371 |
4 | 24,733 |
5 | 28,052 |
6 | 31,638 |
7 | 35,224 |
For each additional person | 3,586 |
You can pay this amount through a bank account in Riyal or foreign currency.
Conditions for obtaining a work permit for a Canadian startup visa
To qualify for this work permit, you must:
- Intend to live in a province or territory of Canada other than Quebec
- Pay the Employer Agreement Fee ($230)
- Have received the letter of commitment and letter of support from the introduced organizations
- Have enough capital to cover your and your family's living expenses for 52 weeks
Can the wife and children also get accompanying visa?
If you apply for a Work Permit, you can bring your spouse and dependent children with you when immigrating to Canada under certain conditions.
Spouse
If your spouse intends to work in Canada, as a spouse of a skilled workforce, he can apply for an Open Work Permit and complete the relevant forms.
Children
If your dependent children intend to study or work in Canada, they must obtain a study permit (teacher permit) and work and complete the relevant forms.
Conditions for obtaining a Canadian intra-company transfer visa
In order to obtain an intra-company work visa in Canada, both the employees of the foreign company and the companies themselves must comply with certain conditions and rules. ICT work visas will not be issued to foreign employees if either party does not comply with Canada's intra-company transfer rules.
Canada ICT visa requirements for company employees
- Transfer employees must have at least one year of full-time work experience in a foreign company during the last three years.
- Transfer employees must be posted to the Canadian office to do the same work they would do in their home country.
- A job title to work in Canada must fall under one of the following three categories:
- Executive : To be in charge of managing the company or a major part of it.
- Senior Manager : Manages all or part of the company and supervises and controls the work of other managers and specialist employees.
- Specialized Knowledge : An employee who has specialized knowledge about the company's products or services or a high level of expertise in the organization's processes and procedures.
Canada ICT visa requirements for the companies themselves
- The address of the company's office in Canada must be known. In exceptional cases such as startups, another address can be introduced until the office is rented or purchased.
- A company that wants to establish an office in Canada must have a realistic and defensible business plan to justify its activities in Canada (business plan).
- The company must have the financial ability to start a business in Canada and pay the wages of the employees.
- If the company wants to transfer its high-level managers to Canada, it must show that the scale of the company's work in Canada will be large enough to require management-level work.
- When companies want to send their specialist employee to Canada, they must be able to demonstrate that:
- This specialist workforce definitely plays a role in their business
- His activity in Canada is under the direction of the Canadian manager of the company.
What is the funding for the ICT visa?
The applicant must prove to the Canadian government with his financial ability documents that he has sufficient financial ability to stay and start a business in Canada and that he will not face any problem to meet the minimum requirements of living in this country. Therefore, financial resources can be divided into two parts :
Financial ability to cover the cost of living
Canadian immigration officers use the Lyco chart as a tool to assess an applicant's financial means. LICO stands for Low-income cut-off and means the lowest amount of income and is used to show the poverty line in urban areas of Canada with a population of at least half a million people. In other words, if your income is less than the LICO, in Canada's eyes you are below the poverty line.
In short-term visas, the officers expect you to show 12 months of credit in your bank account.
Number of family members | Minimum amount required in Canadian dollars |
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1 person | 26,620 |
2 people | 33,140 |
3 people | 40,742 |
4 people | 49,466 |
5 people | 56,104 |
6 people | 63,276 |
7 people | 70,448 |
More than 7 people: these amounts are added per person | 7,172 |
The point that you should pay attention to is that the budget and financial resources mentioned in the table must be owned by the individual or shared with his spouse, and the applicant cannot borrow the amount from another person.
Financial ability to finance investment (starting a business in Canada)
The minimum amount required for investment will be determined and notified according to the type of business in Canada.
Ways to prove financial ability:
- Proof of financial ability through bank letter and quarterly circulation of short-term accounts
- Proof of financial ability through a bank letter and one to two months' circulation of short-term accounts along with sources such as affidavit
- Proof of financial ability through a bank letter from long-term accounts (and financial source if needed)
- Proof of financial ability through a foreign currency account along with providing a financial source
- Proof of financial ability through bank letter and official real estate appraisal
- Official real estate appraisal
Note that the last two are less recommended.
Documents required for ICT intra-company transfer work visa
The documents required to apply through the ICT intra-corporate transfer program are as follows:
- Documents proving that the transferring employees outside of Canada are employed by the international company and intend to transfer to its Canadian office.
- Documents that show that the transferee has worked in that company for at least one year in the three years before applying for an ICT visa. This work must have been done full-time (not part-time) and in the same position that is to be done in Canada. These documents can be in the form of legal slips or contracts.
- Summary of the status and description of the duties of the transferee in an executive or managerial position. This document includes the job position, job title, job position in the company's administrative organization and description of his duties in the country of origin.
- The same documents for the future position in Canada.
- In situations where the transferee needs specialized knowledge, documents must be presented to show that the proposed person has this specialized knowledge.
- A descriptive document indicating the existence of a tangible connection between the company's activities in the country of origin and its Canadian office, or any other company that is considered its partner in Canada.
- Receive invitation from Canadian company
- Detailed business plan
Cost of Canada's intra-company transfer program
Canada intra-company transfer work visa is a type of temporary visa and its cost is calculated like other Canadian temporary work visas. In this type of visa, the Canadian employer must pay the employer's compliance fee for announcing the job offer in the employer system:
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
work permit | $155 |
Cost of employer compliance | $230 |
Fingerprint (biometric) per person | $85 |
Family fingerprinting (two or more people) | $170 |
Quebec investment program requirements
- $2,000,000 worth of assets obtained through legal means.
- Providing $1,200,000 in a government-guaranteed passive investment for 5 years interest-free
- Two years of management experience or business experience in the last 5 years
- Intention to live in Quebec province
Successful applicants are issued a Certificate of Québécois Québécois (CSQ), which allows them to obtain Canadian permanent residency after passing medical tests and background checks.
Requirements for the Quebec Entrepreneurship Program
- Net worth $900,000. The applicant must prove that he has legally earned this amount alone or with his spouse (second group).
- Entrepreneurs of both groups must present their business project in the form of a business plan.
- Entrepreneurs of both groups must obtain the program's quorum points, which are measured according to factors such as age, education, language skills, residence in the province of Quebec or having family in this province, and financial independence.
- Quebec Self-Employed Program
Requirements for the Quebec Self-Employment Program
- Net worth $100,000
- Two years of executive experience in the profession you intend to pursue in Quebec.
- Provide a start-up deposit of at least $50,000 for a business to be set up in the Montreal metropolitan area or provide a minimum of $25,000 for a business outside of the Montreal metropolitan area.
- Sufficient financial ability to live for yourself and your family in Quebec
- Obtaining sufficient points in the evaluated factors
Canadian Entrepreneur Visa application review fee
To apply for each province's entrepreneurship program, you must submit your request or application to the provincial government. The province charges a fee for reviewing your application, the amount of which varies in the entrepreneurship programs of different provinces.
State |
Cost in Canadian dollars
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British Columbia | Registration fee | 300 dollars |
Application review fee | $3,500 | |
Appeal fee | 500 dollars | |
Case review fee for each key employee in the entrepreneurship program | $1,000 | |
Ontario | Application review fee | $3,500 |
Quebec | The cost of reviewing the provincial selection application (CSQ) in the investment program | $16,383 |
The cost of examining the provincial selection application (CSQ) in the self-employment and entrepreneurship program | $1,142 | |
Alberta | Alberta Graduate Entrepreneurship Program Application Review Fee | $3,500 |
Application review fee for foreign graduates' entrepreneurship program | $3,500 | |
The cost of reviewing the application of the agricultural and farming program | 500 dollars | |
The cost of reviewing the application of the entrepreneurship program in rural areas | $3,500 | |
Saskatchewan | Application review fee | $2,500 |
Manitoba | The cost of reviewing the application of the entrepreneurship program | $2,500 |
New Brunswick | The cost of reviewing the application of the entrepreneurship program | $2,000 |
The cost of reviewing the application of the entrepreneurship program after graduation | $250 | |
Prince Edward Island | Application review fee | $10,000 |
Nova Scotia | Application review fee | no fee |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Application review fee | $1,000 |
Northwest regions | Application review fee | $2,800 |
Yukon | Application review fee | no fee |
Minimum language score for Canadian Entrepreneur Visa
State | Provincial business and entrepreneurship programs | Minimum language score required |
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British Columbia | British Columbia's premier entrepreneurship program | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
British Columbia Entrepreneurship Program - Regional Pilot | ||
British Columbia Entrepreneurship Program - Strategic Projects | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but selected key employees must demonstrate that they have sufficient language ability to start or develop a business. | |
Ontario | Ontario Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
Ontario Provincial Immigration Program - Group of Companies | A minimum grade of CLB 5 in English or French | |
Quebec | Quebec Entrepreneurship Program | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but this program is based on a scoring system, and having a score in French or English will add up to 22 points to your total score. |
Quebec investment program | ||
Quebec self-employment program | ||
Alberta | Alberta Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 7 in English or French |
Entrepreneurship program for foreign graduates | A minimum grade of CLB 5 in English or French | |
Agricultural program | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but you must demonstrate that you have sufficient language ability to start a farm. | |
Entrepreneurship program in rural areas | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French | |
Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Entrepreneurship Program | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but this program is based on a scoring system, and having a score in French or English will add up to 15 points to your total score. |
Saskatchewan Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 7 in English or French | |
Saskatchewan Farmers Program | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but you must demonstrate that you have sufficient language ability to start a farm. | |
Manitoba | Manitoba Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
Farm investment program | It is not necessary to provide a language score, but you may be asked to participate in an interview, so your language skills must be good. | |
New Brunswick | New Brunswick Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 5 in English or French |
New Brunswick Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 7 in English or French | |
Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Entrepreneurship Program - 100% Ownership | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
Prince Edward Entrepreneurship Program – Fractional Ownership | ||
Prince Edward Work Permit Program | ||
Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 5 in English or French |
Nova Scotia Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 7 in English or French | |
Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Foreign Entrepreneurs Program | A minimum grade of CLB 5 in English or French |
Newfoundland and Labrador Foreign Graduate Entrepreneurship Program | A minimum grade of CLB 7 in English or French | |
Northwest regions | Entrepreneurship Program of Northwest Regions | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
Yukon | Yukon Business Program | A minimum grade of CLB 4 in English or French |
Equivalent to a CLB score of 4 in accepted tests
Test | Listen | Read | Writ | Speak |
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IELTS General | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 |
Cellpipe General | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
TEF Canada | 145 | 121 | 181 | 181 |
TCF Canada | 331 | 332 | 4 | 4 |
Equivalent to a CLB score of 5 in accepted tests
Test | Listen | Read | Writ | Speak |
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IELTS General | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Cellpipe General | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
TEF Canada | 181 | 151 | 226 | 226 |
TCF Canada | 369 | 375 | 6 | 6 |
Equivalent to a CLB score of 7 in accepted tests
Test | Listen | Read | Writ | Speak |
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IELTS General | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Cellpipe General | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
TEF Canada | 249 | 207 | 310 | 310 |
TCF Canada | 458 | 453 | 10 | 10 |
Conditions for obtaining a Canadian entrepreneurship visa
The conditions of entrepreneurship programs in each Canadian province are different from each other, but in general, to obtain an entrepreneurship visa, you must meet the following conditions:
- Having a history of business ownership or senior business management (the amount varies in different entrepreneurship programs)
- Providing adequate amount of assets or investment amount or both
- Having a score of IELTS General or French TCF, TEF (not required for all entrepreneurial programs)
- Conducting an interview if requested by the desired province
- Exploratory trip (not necessary for all entrepreneurial programs, but doing it can lead to more points)
- Presenting a business plan
- Deposit payment (does not include all provinces)
- Having physical health
- Not having a bad background
What is the financial capacity for a Canadian entrepreneur visa?
The applicant must prove to the Canadian government with his financial ability documents that he has sufficient financial ability to stay and start a business in Canada and that he will not face any problem to meet the minimum requirements of living in this country. Therefore, financial resources can be divided into two parts :
Financial ability to cover the cost of living
Canadian immigration officers use the Lyco chart as a tool to assess an applicant's financial means. LICO stands for Low-income cut-off and means the lowest amount of income and is used to show the poverty line in urban areas of Canada with a population of at least half a million people. In other words, if your income is less than the LICO, in Canada's eyes you are below the poverty line.
In short-term visas, the officers expect you to show 12 months of credit in your bank account.
Number of family members | Minimum amount required in Canadian dollars |
---|---|
1 person | 26,620 |
2 people | 33,140 |
3 people | 40,742 |
4 people | 49,466 |
5 people | 56,104 |
6 people | 63,276 |
7 people | 70,448 |
More than 7 people: these amounts are added per person | 7,172 |
The point that you should pay attention to is that the budget and financial resources mentioned in the table must be owned by the individual or shared with his spouse, and the applicant cannot borrow the amount from another person.
Financial ability to finance investment (starting a business in Canada)
The minimum amount required for investment is determined according to the type of business in Canada.
Ways to prove financial ability
- Proof of financial ability through bank letter and quarterly circulation of short-term accounts
- Proof of financial ability through a bank letter and one to two months' circulation of short-term accounts along with sources such as affidavit
- Proof of financial ability through a bank letter from long-term accounts (and financial source if needed)
- Proof of financial ability through a foreign currency account along with providing a financial source
- Proof of financial ability through bank letter and official real estate appraisal
- Official real estate appraisal
Note that the last two are less recommended.
What are the conditions for buying a business in Canada?
- Having the experience of managing or owning a business in your country for at least three years (ownership means owning all or at least 10% of the company's shares)
- Having enough assets and capital to buy a business in Canada
- Purchase all or at least 51% of the shares of the business in Canada
- Having a diploma or higher
- Having basic English skills (providing a language certificate is not required)
The cost of buying a business in Canada
The price of buying a business in Canada depends on the nature of the business, its physical location, how big or small it is, how profitable it is, the number of employees and other factors. In general, the minimum capital to buy a business in Canada should not be less than $250,000 .
When you buy a business, you usually pay a certain amount for the whole thing. But in some sales contracts, an amount for each of the company's assets such as computers, furniture and furniture, an amount for the company's inventory such as raw materials, goods that are in the production process, and if possible, an amount for goodwill. ) is written separately.
If the price of each of the company's assets is not specified separately in the contract and a total amount is written, then you must calculate the price of each asset and inventory according to the fair market value. The sum of these amounts must match the amount specified by the seller.
Financial prerequisites for self-employed immigration to Canada
There is no minimum amount for this program, but the immigration officer must be convinced that the self-employed immigrant has enough financial ability to support himself and his family, and will also have the financial ability to start a job.
In this case, dear farmers should be careful that they have to show the financial ability to buy a farm in Canada. Buying a farm in Canada will be expensive.
Rating of self-employed immigration to Canada
The minimum score required to qualify for this program is 35 points. We remind you that having 35 points does not mean that you will be granted a visa.
- Education 25 points
- Age 10 points
- Work experience 35 points
- Ability to speak English or French 24 points
- Adaptability 6 points
British Columbia Major Entrepreneurship Program - $200,000
British Columbia's flagship entrepreneurship program, known as the $200,000 program , is for experienced foreign entrepreneurs who plan to start a new business in the province or expand an existing business.
New update: After a one-year break, this program was reopened on July 13, 2022, and changes were made to it compared to the previous program. A total of 18 changes have been made in the main entrepreneurship program of British Columbia, most of which are minor changes or more necessary. But a very important change in it is to make invitations more targeted, so that new factors are included in issuing invitations, such as:
- Business sector (business start-ups or expansions in key sectors of greatest economic benefit to the province of British Columbia will receive more points)
- The location of the proposed business (starting or developing a business in areas far from the main centers of the city has more points)
- Population of the area (starting or developing a business in less populated areas of British Columbia has more points)
- Is the business in question a startup and is going to be launched, or is it a purchase of an existing business? (Businesses that are purchased and developed will receive more points)
Conditions, documents and fees for obtaining a Canadian tourist visa
A visitor visa, also called a temporary resident visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV) is an official document that the Canadian immigration officer inserts in your passport as a tourist visa applicant. This official document shows that you are eligible to enter Canada.
- Cost of application + fingerprinting: $185
- Validity period: 5 years
- Duration of stay: 6 months per entry
- Financial requirement: $12,000 per person
Iranians who are in Canada with a tourist visa can apply for an open work permit for free until February 28, 2024. An Open Work Permit is a work permit that allows you to work for any employer in Canada.
Conditions and documents required for Canadian tourist visa
general documents; Identity, lack of bad background and fingerprinting
- Personal documents such as a valid passport, translation of birth certificate, translation of marriage certificate (if any), translation of educational certificates, translation of the end of service card (if any)
- Translation of the certificate of no bad background
- Fingerprinting in one of the VAC centers of the Canadian Embassy in Iran's neighboring countries
- Filled tourist visa forms
Travel records and purpose of travel letter
- Providing travel history through the stamps inserted in the passport
- Letter of purpose of travel explaining the detailed plan of visiting Canada
Financial capability and account turnover for the last 6 months
One of the important things that you should pay attention to is providing sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay in this country. There is no minimum financial requirement for a Canadian tourist visa. In fact, depending on how many months you plan to stay in this country and whether you will stay with your relatives and friends or stay in a hotel, the amount of financial resources is different.
For example, if you are going to spend your entire 6 authorized months in Canada with your relatives, you need to provide at least 2,000 Canadian dollars per month , so you need at least 12,000 dollars for the duration of 6 months. Of course, this amount is an average and it is recommended for Iranians to provide more financial resources.
In addition, you need to consider an amount for your medical insurance in Canada. If you get medical insurance from private companies, it costs $5 per day. So, for example, if you stay in Canada for 3 months (90 days), the cost will be $450 in total.
Required documents for tourist visa with invitation letter
- Documents related to the inviting person, such as citizenship or permanent residence card, or university registration letter, professor permit and student visa, or employment letter and work visa. Also, any document that shows the stability of the inviting person's economic situation in Canada, such as property documents, pay slips, tax payment slips, etc. In addition, it is not necessary for the inviter to provide a bank statement, but in order to show that the inviter is in good financial condition and has the ability to host you, we recommend that you get a bank statement from them and add it to the documents.
To apply for a Canadian tourist visa, you need to have an invitation from someone in Canada. This person can be your first degree relative, friend or relative. Writing an invitation does not mean that the person inviting you is legally responsible for you, but it shows that he is your host and will cover your financial expenses in Canada if needed.
In the invitation, it is necessary to write both your profile and the profile of the inviter. In the following, we will explain this information separately.
Details of the inviter
- full name
- Date of birth
- Address and phone number in Canada
- Current status in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, student, etc.)
- Job title (if employed)
Details of the invited person
- Full namel
- Date of birth
- Address and phone number of the country of origin
- The ratio of the person to the inviting person
- The purpose of the trip
- Duration of stay in Canada
- Information about accommodation in Canada and how to pay for it
- Date of departure from Canada
The Canadian Immigration Department may ask you to have the invitation letter approved by official offices in Canada or notarized. In this case, ask your inviter to send you a letter with an official seal and notarized.
tourist visa without invitation; Hotel receipt and travel details
It is not necessary to submit an invitation letter for a Canadian tourist visa, and you can apply for this visa with documents related to hotel reservations and round-trip plane tickets, but not having it reduces the chances of a visa and puts your case at great risk, unless it is for the purpose Pay more for your trip and describe your itinerary very accurately and in detail.
For example, in the description of your daily schedule, write where you plan to go, what place or exhibition to visit every day. If you are registered with Canadian tourism tours, provide the relevant documents and write the tour itinerary completely from the first day to the last.
Employment documents and financial documents
- Employment documents such as employment letter, employment contract, retirement order, last 6 months salary slips, insurance records and work leave certificate (if possible). If you have a company and business in your country, provide company documents such as official gazette, company statutes, tax payment list, employee salary payment list or acquisition certificate.
- Documents related to your assets such as house, apartment, land, shop etc
Procedures and costs of obtaining a visitor visa
Preparation of documents before application
- Passport renewal and official translation of identity and financial documents
- Preparation of financial documents
- Receiving the invitation and completing the required forms
- Hotel reservation and plane ticket purchase
Completing the form, sending the documents and paying the fees
1- Completion of temporary residence forms, family information and Skjal One
- First, enter the website of the Canadian Immigration Department and select the English language.
- On the opened page, select the Visit option.
- After selecting Visit, on the opened page, select Apply for a visitor visa and then Apply.
- At the bottom of the Apply page, answer the specified questions and specify the purpose of your tourist trip.
If you intend to visit your family members and relatives, select the first option (To unite a family member) and then do the next steps.
- Create an account through IRCC Portal and answer application questions.
- Download the generated forms, then fill and sign them.
- Upload the necessary documents and the filled forms in the requested section in the application.
2. Visa and fingerprint payment
Pay the tourist visa fee and the fingerprinting fee.
3. Receive biometric appointment from the Canadian Embassy
Make a biometric appointment at one of the VAC offices of the Canadian Embassy in Iran's neighboring countries and take your fingerprints at the specified time .
4. Canadian visa pickup after approval
Congratulations, you got your visa! Now, to insert the visa label, pick up your passport at the Canadian embassy in one of Iran's neighboring countries.
Canadian tourist visa fee
To apply for this visa, you need to consider several costs, such as the cost of reviewing the application at the Canadian Immigration Office, the cost of biometrics or fingerprinting, and providing sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay in Canada.
Cost description | each person | Family |
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Examination of the case by the embassy | $100 | 500 dollars (family of 5 or more) |
Fingerprint | $85 | $170 (family of 2 or more) |
Visa pickup | Starting from 800,000 Tomans | — |
Extension of stay as a visitor | $100 | — |
In addition to these costs, you also have to pay for the translation of Persian documents and the purchase of a round-trip ticket to Canada.
Canada's new super visa rules
On June 7, 2022, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced some great changes to Canada's Super Visa. According to the new decisions of the Canadian government from July 4, 2022:
- Super visa holders can stay in this country for 5 years each time they enter Canada.
- People who currently have a super visa and are in Canada can apply to extend their stay to more than 2 years from the announced date.
- The Minister of Immigration Canada will have the authority to designate international medical insurance companies to provide insurance coverage to Super Visa applicants.
Before this new law, Canadian super visa holders were only allowed to stay for 2 years each time they entered the country.
Also, in the past, applicants were required to provide medical insurance from Canadian insurance companies, but in the new law, providing medical insurance from international insurance companies is also allowed, and these companies will be determined by the Canadian Immigration Minister in the near future.
Canada super visa requirements
In order to receive a long-term family visit visa, it is necessary for both the father, mother/grandfather, grandmother, and children or grandchildren to meet the following conditions as invitees:
Requirements Parents/Grandparents
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (PR) father, mother or grandparent
- Have an invitation from your child or grandchild
- Be physically fit and pass Canadian approved medical tests
- Do not have a bad background
- Do not have any obstacles to enter Canada
- Get medical insurance from one of the Canadian insurance companies that is valid for at least 1 year from the time of arrival in Canada. This insurance must cover at least $100,000 (from July 4, 2022, it will be possible to purchase medical insurance from non-Canadian insurance companies).
- Be in good financial condition
- Apply from outside Canada
- Take a Canadian fingerprint
Requirements for the inviter (child or grandchild)
- be the child or grandchild of the invitee
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Be over 18 years old
- Have sufficient and necessary income to financially support your parents during their stay in Canada. The amount of income should be according to the LICO table.
- give a written commitment that he will support his parents financially during their stay
Other conditions that the officers of the Immigration Department consider when reviewing Canadian Super Visa cases
- Your ties to your country
- The purpose of the trip
- Your family and financial situation
- Economic and political stability of the country you are applying from
Canada super visa fee
type of application | Cost in Canadian dollars |
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Canada super visa case review per person | $100 |
Fingerprinting per person | $85 |
Fingerprinting per family (2 people and more) | $170 |
The cost of medical tests (depending on the country, the age and the level of health of the person is different. The cost is expressed as an average) | 150 to 180 dollars |
Medical insurance (it varies depending on the insurance company. The cost is expressed as an average) |
To cover $100,000 worth of medical services, you would have to pay an average of $1,660 a year for medical insurance. |
In addition to the above costs, it is necessary to pay for the translation of documents, photos, and getting a bad background certificate , which averages $250 per person. This amount varies according to the number of translation documents.
Documents required to obtain a Canada Super Visa
To apply for a Canadian parent visa, both you and your child or grandchild, who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, must submit the following documents:
Required documents for father, mother/grandfather, grandmother
- Identification documents : such as passport with all travel stamps, translation of birth certificate, translation of marriage certificate
- Educational qualifications (if any)
- An invitation from a child or grandchild
- A 3.5 x 4.5 photo piece
- Employment or retirement documents:
- In case of employment: translation of the employment letter from the employer, employment contracts, insurance history, salary slips of the last few months
- If you have a job: translation of business license
- If you have a company: translation of the official newspaper along with the notice of the establishment and changes of the company, company statutes, tax payment list, employee salary bill
- In case of retirement: translation of the retirement order
- Medical insurance payment receipt for at least one year
- Documents related to conducting medical tests approved by Canada
- Translation of the certificate of no bad background
- Documents related to your assets: such as deed of house, land, shop, etc
- Bank letters and bank statements (parents are not required to provide financial support, but to show their financial stability and good economic status, it is recommended to provide sufficient bank support).
- Fingerprinting
- Filled forms for Canada Super Visa
Required documents for the inviter (child or grandchild)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency documents
- A signed financial undertaking to support the parents financially during their stay in Canada
- Financial documents that show that the minimum income of the inviting person is in accordance with the LICO table or higher:
- Notice of Assessment-NOA or T4 / T1 for the most recent tax year
- Employment Insurance Stubs
- Employment letter including the date of employment and the amount of salary received
- Pay Stubs
- Bank Statements
- Other financial documents and assets such as property documents
- Documents that show family relationship with parents/grandparents, such as birth certificate
Canadian Super Visa Invitation Details
As we mentioned earlier, one of the documents you need to apply for a Canadian family visa is an invitation. The submission of an invitation by your child or grandchild does not mean that they will be legally responsible for you upon your arrival in Canada.
In the Canadian invitation for parents, it is necessary to write information about the inviting person (child or grandchild) and about the person or people invited (father, mother/grandfather, grandmother) and then, if necessary, be registered in the official offices of Canada. Notarized.
Information about the inviter
- full name
- Date of birth
- Address and phone number in Canada
- job title
- Residence status (citizen or permanent resident)
- Details of spouse and child/children of the inviting person such as name and date of birth
- Write down the total number of people living in the inviting person's house, which includes people whom the inviting person has already sponsored and who still have this commitment.
Information about the person/persons invited
- full name
- Date of birth
- Telephone and residential address
- The ratio of the inviting person to the invited person
- The purpose of the trip
- The length of stay of the invited person in Canada
- The place where they will stay in Canada
- Financial source to pay expenses in Canada
- Return date of the invited person
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