Complete checklist for Express Entry profile creation and permanent residence application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Creating Express Entry Profile

No documents uploaded to IRCC at this stage. Required for verification before profile submission:

Identity and Education

  • Valid passport (all biography, signature, visa, and stamp pages)

  • Applicant Details Form

  • Family Information Form

  • Language test scores (taken within last 2 years)

  • Proof of Canadian education: certificates and transcripts for all Canadian study programs (if applicable)

  • Education Credential Assessment (ECA) report for non-Canadian education (if claiming points)

ECA must for for immigration purpose only. ECA for academic purpose like WES course by course are not accepted for immigration applications.

  • Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)

ECA requirements: Must be for immigration purposes (not course-by-course academic assessment) and dated within last 5 years.

Work and Financial

  • Details of skilled work experience (positions, duties, dates, hours per week)

  • Available funds details (for Federal Skilled Worker Class)

  • Written valid job offer from Canadian employer (if applicable)

  • Certificate of qualification in trade occupation from Canadian province/territory (if applicable)

After Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Submit these documents within 60 days of receiving ITA:

Application Forms and Identity

  • PR digital photo meeting IRCC specifications

  • Representative submission letter (provided by YCI)

  • Use of Representative Form IMM5476 (provided by YCI)

  • Marriage certificate or Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable)

  • Proof of legal name change or aliases (if applicable)

  • Current and past immigration records and permits

Background and Medical

Consult public policy on extending IME when applying from inside Canada.

Financial

  • Proof of funds (for Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs)

  • Funds must be available at application and when IRCC issues PR

Work Experience Documentation

For principal applicant (inside and outside Canada) and dependent spouse (if claiming Canadian work experience):

  • Employment or joining letters

  • All pay stubs or salary certificates

  • Reference or experience letter on company letterhead including:

    • Applicant's name

    • Company contact information (address, phone, email)

    • Name, title, and signature of immediate supervisor or HR officer

    • All positions held during employment

    • Job title, duties, and responsibilities

    • Job status (if current position)

    • Dates worked

    • Hours worked per week

    • Annual salary plus benefits

If work experience is in Canada, also provide:

  • T4 tax forms

  • Notice of Assessment (NOAs)

Additional (if applicable)

  • Proof of relationship to relative in Canada and their immigration status (if claiming points for having relative in Canada)

Dependent Spouse

If including dependent spouse:

If claiming points for Canadian work experience:

  • Employment or joining letters

  • All pay stubs or salary certificates

  • Reference or experience letter (same requirements as principal applicant)

  • T4 tax forms

  • Notice of Assessment (NOAs)

Dependent Children

Definition: Under 22 years and not married/common-law, OR 22+ years and financially dependent on parent since before age 22 due to physical or mental condition .

For each dependent child:

Key Requirements

Language tests: Valid for 2 years from test date

ECA report: Valid for 5 years, must be for immigration purposes

Police certificates: From every country where lived 6+ months since age 18

Medical exam: Valid for 12 months (unless extended by public policy)

Proof of funds: Must show unencumbered, transferable funds available

ITA deadline: Submit complete application within 60 days of receiving ITA

Processing time: 6 months for most applications after submission

Signature Authorization (Optional)

Provide clear signature on white paper with blue pen for digital insertion, or manually sign forms and send scanned copies.