International Graduates
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General Guidelines
Working in Canada: You must be employed in Canada at the time of your application.
Occupation: You can work in any occupation during the application process. Essential workers need 1,560 work hours in an eligible occupation within the past three years, and graduate stream applicants require a Canadian credential.
Completed Application: Ensure you submit a fully completed application with all required documents, including language tests, and pay the fees.
Multiple Streams: You can apply to multiple streams if desired, but separate fees apply for each application.
Intake Process: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Quebec Residents: Residents of Quebec may still be eligible if they demonstrate intent to move to another province or have a job offer from another province.
Self-employed Experience: Self-employed experience does not count for these streams.
Document Signatures: Wet signatures are not required on documents except for representative forms; an attestation at the end of the online application serves as a signature.
Fee Payment: Fees can be paid online in advance, and the receipt uploaded with your application, or paid through the online portal. Overpayments result in automatic refunds from IRCC.
Eligibility
Details on eligibility can be found .
Application Process
Detailed instructions on the application process can be found .
Use Online Portal: Utilize the online portal for application submission. The portal includes a 'How to Apply Tool' and a wizard to determine eligibility.
Agree to Terms: Agree to the terms and conditions.
Create Account: Create an account and verify it using the email verification code.
Document Checklist: Review the document checklist, including the IMM 0008 form, which must be submitted with 2D barcodes.
Representative Form: If using a representative, ensure the representative form has a wet signature.
Submit Documents: Submit required documents, including proof of eligible work or study experience in Canada.
Acknowledgement and Consent: Review and acknowledge the acknowledgement and consent form, as well as the privacy statement.
Fee Payment: Pay the required fees.
Submission: Click the 'Submit' button to submit your application. A confirmation page will indicate successful submission.
Documents Required
A list of required documents will be generated based on the stream you are applying for. Refer to the application portal for the specific documents needed, which may include:
'Generic Application Form for Canada' (IMM 0008)
Police certificates
Medical exams
Proof of funds
Birth certificate (if declaring dependent children)
Use of a representative form (if hiring a representative)
Marital status documents (common-law, married, divorced, widowed)
Adoption certificate (if applicable)
If police certificates are unavailable, proof of reasonable effort to obtain them is required.
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