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Cost for Canada Pr Visa

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The Canadian PR process doesn't require you to pay the visa fee until your application gets selected. However, you need to pay for your education assessment initially.

Let’s find out more about the costs associated with Canada Permanent Residence.

What are the Initial Costs for Canada PR Visa?


Below is the breakdown of the cost that incurs during each stage of the processing

The approximate fees for the ECA 12,268INR (CAD 220). An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree or diploma, is valid and equal to a Canadian one. There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes. Some additional costs may be:
  • $220+$10 ($10 Courier charges approx.)
  • $220+$85 for Fast Express courier charges. ($ 85 for Fast Express Courier charges)
You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile. What are the costs involved in ECA?

Assessing Body

Fee

FEE

Processing Time after receiving documents

World Education Services (WES)

220CAD

35 Business Days

Comparative Education Services (CES)

210 CAD

Per Each Degree

25 Weeks

The International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)

200 CAD

30 Weeks

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

200 CAD

14 Weeks

International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES)

200 CAD Per Each Degree

16 Weeks

Medical of Council of Canada (MCC)

298+175(MCC+SV) CAD Per Each Degree

90 Days

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)

NAPRA 340 CAD & Document Evaluation 675 CAD

8 weeks

You need to bear the following costs if you are applying for Permanent Residency:
  • Application Fees for Canada PR: CAD 825
  • For a secondary application (which can be your spouse’s), the Fees remain the same: CAD 825
  • For the PR Visa of your dependent child, the Fees is CAD 225
  • The application cost for Right to PR: CAD 500
You need to submit your final PR application after you receive your ITA. Then, you need to wait until you receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA). Up to this point, the process and cost are almost the same for both Express Entry and PNP. Apart from this, you need to bear the cost of getting important documents.
The costs that incur if you are applying under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program are as follows:
  • Fees for Primary Applicant: CAD812
  • Fees for Spouse or common-law partner: CAD174
  • Fees for each dependent child: CAD174
The exact amount depends on the selected province. However, the general cost is as follows:
  • Fees for Primary Applicant is 825CAD
  • Fees for Secondary Candidate or Common-law partner is 825CAD
  • Fees for Children (Under 22 years of age) is 225CAD (for each child)

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    What are the costs incurred at every step in the Express Entry Program for Canada PR?


    The cost for a Canada PR visa from India has to be paid in specific steps.

    An Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees
    • $220+$10 ($10 Courier charges approx)
    • $220+$85 for Fast Express courier charges. ($85 for Fast Express Courier charges)
    Once you have an ECA outcome letter and IELTS scorecard, you can move to the next step.
    Application fees for a Canada PR visa: Single applicant fee:
    • = CAD 825 for CIC + 500 (Right to PR Fee)
    Couple :
    • = Single applicant fee * 2
    • = CAD 2650 + 500 (Right to PR Fee)
    Dependent fee for Child: CAD 225 for each child Other fees included in this step:
    • Medical exam: INR 3,000 (varies depending on your source city)
    • Police certificate: INR 500 (varies depending on your source city)
    • Biometric Fee CAD 85 for a single applicant
    • Biometric Fee CAD 170 for two or more applicants
    Passport Cost may vary between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2500. If you already have a valid passport, this cost is removed. If you apply via a Provincial Nominee Program, you will have to bear extra processing charges from the same. Here is the list of Canadian provinces and their unique charges:
    Name of Province Fees Charged Extra
    Ontario Immigration Nominee Program(OINP) CAD 1500
    Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) CAD 350
    Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) CAD 500
    British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) CAD 1150
    Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)
    (Only for Province of Quebec)
    Primary applicant: CAD 785
    Spouse or Partner: CAD 168
    Dependent Child: CAD 168
    Other charges to consider:
    • Traveling Tickets – The air ticket cost can vary from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,00,000.
    • Visa Consultation fee, according to the consultant you choose
    • Proof of funds

    Cost to get a Health Certificate


    Your physical and mental fitness is another important eligibility criterion. You need to undergo a medical examination.

    • The cost of this medical examination is CAD110 (Rs. 5,500).
    • The Visa issuing authority selects physicians and hospitals.
    • The list of hospitals that are eligible to conduct this examination is available online on the official website.
    • This Health Certificate is valid for the next calendar year.

    Proof of Financial Stability


    Proof of Financial Stability to immigrate to Canada is mandatory. This data is submitted to IRCC officials.

    Here are the specific funds required:

    Number of
    family members

    Funds required
    (in Canadian dollars)

    Approximate Amount in INR ( **Approx. 1 CAD$ - INR 60)

    1

    $13,213

    INR 7,92,780

    2

    $16,449

    INR 9,86,940

    3

    $20,222

    INR 12,13,320

    4

    $24,553

    INR 14,73,180

    5

    $27,847

    INR 16,70,820

    6

    $31,407

    INR 18,84,420

    7

    $34,967

    INR 20,98,020

    For each additional family member

    $3,560

    INR 2,13,600


    • When you are migrating to Canada along with the family, this formality is essential.
    • You can submit a recent bank statement or proof of your Investments.
    • If you are migrating to Canada without a job offer, you need to be capable to maintain your family for at least 3 months.

    You are exempted from providing the Proof of Financial Stability if you:

    • Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
    • Hold an authorization to work in Canada
    • Have the ability to meet the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class program

    Fees of the Police Clearance Certificate


    • You need to pay Fees of Rs. 500 for the Police Clearance Certificate.
    • The External Affairs Ministry issues the police clearance certificate to passport holders.
    • In India, you can avail Police Clearance Certificate through Passport Seva Kendra.
    • You need to produce this certificate on or before the final visa submission.
    • If you were residing in various countries, PCC from countries you lived in the last 10 years is essential.

    Processing time for Canada PR


    Your application for permanent residency in Canada should be complete in all respects.

    • It takes 6 months to get a response from the IRCC.
    • The issuing authority (IRCC) examines every detail in the application.
    • They receive thousands of applications daily, and it takes time to dig into every detail.
    • So you need to keep your fingers crossed.
    • You need to submit all the documents supporting your academic and professional profile.
    • There are certain regulations about arriving in Canada in the given duration after you get the PR Card.

    Overall Costs

    Here are the overall fund details:

    Number of Family Members

    Minimum Funds Required

    4 members

    $24,083

    Visa Type

    Minimum Funds Required

    Study Permit

    $150

    Work Permit

    $155

    IELTS

    $319

    Police Clearance

    INR 500

    Medical Examination

    $20 (Approx)


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    Other Important FAQS

    To become a Permanent Resident of Canada, the IELTS test is mandatory.
    • Presently, the Fees for the IELTS test in India is around Rs. 12,000.
    • The tuition Fees for specialized training may vary as per the training institute you prefer.
    IELTS is the assessment of your English language proficiency. You need to get a good score in IELTS as an eligibility criterion for the Express Entry Program. The IELTS score plays an important role in improving your total points.
    • You need to score at least 7 bands in all the four modules of the IELTS exam for Canada PR.
    There are two major types of IELTS tests: IELTS General:
    • This is the assessment test for aspiring immigrants in different categories.
    • This test verifies reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the English language.
    • The skilled worker program and skilled trades program applicants need to apply for IELTS General.
    IELTS Academic:
    • This is for international students.
    • This is mandatory for the applicant applying for an MBA in Canada.
    • The students of various other professional courses also need to clear this test.
    • This proves the language skills of overseas students.

    Provincial Nominee Program is another important pathway to become a Permanent Resident.
    To get a PR card through PNP, the following are the applicable Fees for different procedures:

    • Your PNP application Fees: CAD 825 (Rs. 44,660 approx)
    • Your Right to Permanent Residency Application Cost: CAD 500 (Rs. 27,942 approx)

    In this program, different Canadian provinces nominate candidates for immigration.

    • This is suitable for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and students.
    • The authorities will start accepting your application once the program opens.
    • Your active participation and contribution to the economic development of the province is a necessary factor.
    • The provinces select the skilled workers as per the demand in their labour market.
    • So, the nominee program is related to the vacancies in the province.

    There are two methods you can use:

    1. Submit an application to the PNP, get a nomination, and fill out the application for Express Entry. Or,
    2. Fill out the application for Express Entry first and then submit an application to the PNP. The PNP will push the profile for Express Entry afterward.

    Both methods take the same amount of time.

    Any sort of false representation can be penalised. The penalty depends on the seriousness of the misinformation. If a candidate is found to have provided false information, he/she may be barred from entering the pool for five years. Hence, we always encourage the candidate to provide true and valid information.

    Any sort of false representation can be penalised. The penalty depends on the seriousness of the misinformation. If a candidate is found to have provided false information, he/she may be barred from entering the pool for five years.

    Hence, we always encourage the candidate to provide true and valid information.

    Yes, a successful candidate can bring his/her spouse or a common-law partner and dependant children to Canada.

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