How to Apply for Canada PR in 2025 – Updated Process and Eligibility for Indians

Step 1: Choose the right pathway    

A) Express Entry :

Ideal for professional workers like IT experts, expert engineers, accountants, and healthcare staff. This is the fastest way to get a Canada PR visa; however, to get an ITA from the Canada Express Entry pool, you must have a competent CRS score between 470 – 530.
If you have a lower CRS score or don’t give up, and it is not a dead end, Canada also offers a Flexible Pathway for Canada PR, known as Canada PNP

B) Canada PNP program:

Each Canadian province has their own PR pathway called the Canada PNP program. These PNP pathways are designed to attract foreign skilled workers and fulfil the shortage of skilled manpower in Canada’s PNP.  There are a Few famous Canadian PNP programs such as

✅ Ontario PNP:

If you are in IT, healthcare, finance, Social work, or Education backgrounds, with experience, the Ontario PNP pathway is the perfect destination for you.  Click here to know more about Canada, Ontario PNP.
 

✅ Saskatchewan PNP: 

Saskatchewan PNP is an excellent option for applicants with a low CRS score or modest IELTS bands but whose occupations are in high demand in the province.



✅ Manitoba PNP: 

Manitoba PNP is ideal for applicants who have close relatives or friends living in Manitoba, or those who hold a valid job offer from a Manitoba employer. These strong connections to the province significantly increase your chances of nomination.



 ✅ Alberta PNP 

Alberta’s strong economy, abundant job opportunities, and high quality of life, the PNP provides a faster, strategic route to Canada PR for those ready to contribute to the province’s workforce.

C) Family Sponsorship –

For those who already have a partner or spouse in Canada based on a PR visa or Citizenship.


Step 2: Check Your Eligibility ✔️ 

This is like the foundation of your application. The Canadian immigration Authority (IRCC) check your eligibility based on the following factors, such as, is your occupation in demand in Canada, minimum 1 year work experience, competent language proficiency (English / French), and age (must be under 50 in the Express stream; however, in PNP, till 55 years) must have minimum bachelor degree, Sufficient funds (depend on number of application in application and Points score minimum 67/100.  These points’ score depends on: 
 

• · Age: 20–35 years scores highest 

• · Education: Bachelor’s or higher 

• · Work Experience: 1+ years in a skilled role 

• · Language Test Results: IELTS or CELPIP 

• · Proof of Settlement Funds 

  
Pro Tip: Calculate your PR points in less than 1 min. by using the Canada PR points calculator Free Tool. 

 

Step 3: Get Your Education Assessed :

If you studied in India, your degree must be validated in Canada through an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). The top recognised bodies are WES,  IQAS, and ICAS. The processing time of ECA is between 30 – 45 days, and it will cost you CAD 279.

Once verified, your Indian degree holds the same weight as a Canadian one. Without this, your education points won’t count. 
 
 

 Step 4: Clear Your Language Test  :

Most Indian applicants choose IELTS General. Remember, you also have the option to write PTE-core, CELPIP for English and for French, you can write TEF or TCF.  The minimum IELTS score required for Canada PR is 6 bands under Express Entry and a minimum of 4.5 bands under certain PNP.

At Aptech Visa, we offer personalised IELTS coaching, ensuring your score maximises your PR potential.  
  

 

Step 5: Create Your Express Entry Profile :

Now arrives the compelling & thrilling phase-you officially join Canada’s Express Entry reservoir. ✨ 
· Submit details of age, education, work experience, and language scores 
· Receive CRS score – Determines your rank in the pool 
· Enter the Express Entry pool – Start your journey toward Canada PR 
Basically, it will take you close to the Canada PR. 
  
 

Step 6: Receive & Welcome an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

Every few weeks, Canada holds an Invitation Round. If your CRS score meets or exceeds the cutoff, you’ll receive an ITA via email.  An ITA is Canada saying, ‘We want you here!

Step 7: Submit Your Final PR Application  
  

This is paperwork-heavy, but critical: 
· Medical Test Reports �� 
· Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)  
· Proof of Funds  
· Job Reference Letters  
· Passport Copies & Photographs  
Missing details = months of delay. That’s why professional guidance is essential. 
  

 
Step 8: Get Approval & COPR  
  

You’ll receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), and from there, it’s just a flight away. ✈ 
 Pro Tip: Many applicants waste months because of incomplete paperwork or weak language scores. At Aptech Visa, we prepare you thoroughly before you even apply, ensuring your profile stands out and your PR journey is smooth. 
  
 Did you know? Once you receive PR, you can also work anywhere in Canada, start your own business, or switch provinces without additional visas. This freedom is why Canada PR is one of the most valuable migration paths for Indians.  

You can freely live, work, and settle anywhere in Canada permanently if you have permanent residency, or Canada PR. PR comes with a large number of advantages such as social security benefits, better employment opportunities, free healthcare, and access to high-quality education facilities. After a few years, you can even apply for Canadian citizenship, and your family will have the right to live and study in Canada.

If you are an Indian citizen dreaming of a good life in Canada, you could be eligible for PR. You just have to go through various immigration processes like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or family sponsorship. You need to be somewhere between 18 and 45 years old, have a good IELTS score, have the required work experience, and have credentials that go with Canadian standards.
 

The most popular pathways for Canada PR include Express Entry for skilled workers, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for those targeting specific provinces, Family Sponsorship if you have relatives in Canada, and Student-to-PR routes for international graduates. Each stream has different criteria but leads to the same goal — permanent residency in Canada!
 

 Every draw modifies the CRS score cut-off. 470+ is typically regarded as a strong score. Candidates with scores as low as **430–460** are invited to some draws.
The program and the volume of applications determine everything.

Every draw modifies the CRS score cut-off.
470+ is typically regarded as a strong score.
Candidates with scores as low as **430–460** are invited to some draws.
The program and the volume of applications determine everything.

Program-specific processing times for Canada PR from India vary.
After receiving an ITA, it usually takes six to eight months to apply for Express Entry.

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