This is an initial checklist for submitting an express entry (EE) applications. We may request additional documents based on the need for your application and current requirements.
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IRCC does not need any documents uploaded to create a EE profile. However, we need these to validate and verify information before submitting the profile.
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable).
Proof of Canadian Education (if applicable)
We need certificates and transcripts (both) for all study programs completed in Canada
We need the ECA report if you want to claim points for education completed outside of Canada.
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The ECA report must be for immigration purpose. IRCC does not accept reports issued for academic purpose (e.g. course by course assessment). The report must be dated within the last 5 years.
Details of available funds (for FSWC)
Details of skilled work experience
Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if applicable)
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We don't need these documents until we get an invitation to apply for PR.
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
Your photographer can send an unaltered digital copy to your email.
Representative Submission Letter (to be provided by YCI before submission)
Use of Representative Form IMM5476 (to be provided by YCI before submission)
Marriage licence/certificate or Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable)
For Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Funds must be available when you apply and when IRCC issues a PR.
Proof of skilled work experience
We need below listed documents for the applicant (both inside and outside Canada) and dependent spouse (if claiming work experience in Canada)
- We need employment/joining letters
- all pay stubs or salary certificates
- reference or experience letter satisfying below:
- should be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include the applicant’s name, the company’s contact information [address, telephone number and email address], and the name, title and signature of the immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company); and
- should indicate all positions held while employed at the company and must include the following details: job title, duties and responsibilities, job status (if current job), dates worked for the company, number of work hours per week and annual salary plus benefits.
- If the work experience is in Canada, we also need:
- copies of T4, notice of assessment (NOAs)
Proof of relationship to a relative in Canada and their immigration status (if applicable)
Proof of legal name change or aliases (if applicable)
Current and past immigration records and permits
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Applicable when you are applying with dependent spouse and/or children
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable)
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
Employment Documents (if claiming points for Canadian experience)
- We need employment/joining letters
- all pay stubs or salary certificates
- reference or experience letter satisfying below
- copies of T4, notice of assessment (NOAs)
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Definition of Dependent Child under section 2 of the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations:
(i) is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner, or
(ii) is 22 years of age or older and has depended substantially on the financial support of the parent since before attaining the age of 22 years and is unable to be financially self-supporting due to a physical or mental condition.
We request below listed documents for each of the dependent children.
Valid Passport – all biography, signature pages and pages with any visa and stamps (if applicable)
Digital Photo – click here for photographs specifications
👉 Signature Authorization (optional): please provide a good-quality clear copy of your signature on a plain white paper with a blue ball pen. This will allow us to digitally insert your signature, saving trees and time. Alternatively, you may decide to manually sign the application forms and send us scan or paper copies.