Cost to Apply
The following breaks down the time & expense estimates per person to apply for PR to Canada via Express Entry:
IELTS Exam - $319 CAD (13 days for results). Computer-delivered IELTS now available for a number of cities (5 to 7 days' wait).
Transcripts from your University: $20 to $100 CAD.
Educational Credential Evaluation (ECA) by World Education Services (WES): $250 + $85 CAD (International Courier): 25 days for results.
Creating an Express Entry profile on the CIC website: FREE.
Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA): 15 to 30 days if the CRS score of your profile is above 460.
Police Verification Certificate: $10 to $50 CAD (depending on country). 1 to 5 days for results.
Medical Test from your nearest approved hospital (list of hospitals given on CIC website) - $150 to $400 CAD. 1 day for results.
Apply for PR on the CIC website along with the necessary fees per applicant. Processing fee: $550 + RPRF $490 CAD = 1040$ CAD.
Wait for the Application to be processed: 4 to 6 months.
Photo: $5 to $20 CAD
Visa stamping $10 to $20 CAD
Estimated Total: $2,200 CAD
Additional Costs:
You may incur an additional cost if your CRS score is below 400 as you might need to opt for a Provincial Nominee Program that costs anywhere from $300 CAD up to $1,500 CAD.
If you hire a consultant to manage your application, they will charge you an additional $3,000 CAD - $8,000 CAD (or more depending on the case).
NOTE: Proof of Funds need to be shown while applying (e.g. fixed deposits, bank balance, equity etc.) $12,669 - $33,528 CAD depending on the size of the family.
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