This document provides a checklist of 14 required documents for the Express Entry Stage 1 application process in Canada. It lists documents needed such as passport copies, proof of language proficiency, work and education documents, settlement funds, photos, fees, police clearances, and health examinations for the principal applicant and any accompanying family members. Original documents or copies are specified for each item on the checklist. The document concludes by providing contact information for assistance with the immigration process.

1. EXPRESS ENTRY – CHECK
LIST
DOCUMENTS LIST

2. 1 Express Entry – Stage 1 Application form Original
2 Passport ID [Photo Page] and information page for each person included in your application Colour Copy
3 Identity and civil status documents:
- Birth certificates of each person included in the application
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Colour
Copy
4 Proof of Language Proficiency – IELTS (General) results for principal applicant and Spouse [if claiming points]. Note:
Language test results may not be older than 2 years.
Original
5 Work Experience
For the principal applicant only and spouse (if employed) ( if applicable):
 Letters of reference of all companies.
 Offer letters, work contracts, appointments, transfer letters etc.
 Handful of pay stubs and tax documents from each year of employment and Bank statement.
Colour
Copy

3. 6 Educational Credential Assessment report
For the principal applicant and Spouse (if claiming points). Original
7 Education
For the principal applicant and Spouse (if applicable):
 Secondary Education documents: certification of completion of secondary school
 Post-secondary education documents: vocational or technical certificate or diploma
 College or University documents: certification of completion and/or graduation degree, diploma or
certificate issued by the college or university
 Trade/Apprenticeship documents: certificates and evidence of apprenticeship i.e. apprenticeship contract
 Professional qualification certificates
Note: Transcripts must accompany all tertiary level education documents.
Colour
Copy

4. 8 Settlement Funds : Provide proof of unencumbered funds available for settlement in Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp
- Current bank certification letter; or
- Evidence of savings balance; or
- Fixed or time deposit statements
Colour
Copy
9 Photo Requirements: Supply one photo of each member of your family and yourself.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/apply-renew-replace/photo.html
Soft Copy
10 Processing Fee: The fee will total as follows: CAD850 for each adult included in your application &
CAD230 for each child included in your application
Example: a family of 2 adults and one child would have the amount of CAD1,930.00
You must obtain a Credit Card.

5. 11 Right of Permanent Residence Fee : You must obtain a Credit Card. The fee will total as follows:
- CAD515 for each adult included in your application
- No fees for children
- You must obtain a Credit Card.
12 Biometrics Fees: CAD85 for each adult aged 14 and above.
13 Police Certificates – Each person over the age of 18 must provide a police clearance certificate for each
country they have lived in for 6 months or more cumulatively post age of 18
Details of how to apply for a police clearance can be found on CIC’s website:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp
Original
14 Health Examination
All applicants included in application is required to undergo Health Examinations for their Visa
Application.
Original

6. THAT’S ALL
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