Guide: IRCC Online PR Application Portal for 13 Immigration Categories

Recommended document labelling:

• Please use the following naming convention when labelling your documents: “Last Name – First Name – Document type – #.” For example: “Wong – John – Proof of Education -1.”
• Please make sure your documents are labelled properly. For example, if you upload a picture of your child, you should label the file so that it includes the name of that child.
• Photos: The back of one (1) photo must contain the following and must be uploaded.
  • bear the date the photo was taken;
  • bear the name and date of birth of the subject, as well as the name and complete address of the photography studio;
  • The photographer may use a stamp or handwrite this information.
• Please visit the guide(opens in a new browser tab) for permanent resident photos for more information.
• Accepted file types: Only PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, DOC, and DOCX are accepted.
• Accepted file size: File size should be 4mb maximum and photos should be 420×540 pixels minimum.
• Select your document type and upload.

Select your document type and upload it:

• Travel documents and passports
• Confirmation of Nomination
• Proof of language proficiency
• Identity and civil status documents
• Children’s information
• Police certificates and clearances
• Photo(s)
• Letter of explanation
• Translation and affidavit
• Document checklist
• Other

6. Next step is to make a payment on your application:

1. Pay your fees
2. Upload the payment receipt

You need to make a declaration about the application.

7. Consent and declaration
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or an organization at IRCC’s request, may want to contact you in the future to ask you about any services you received from IRCC prior to the application process (such as participation in an information forum), during the application process (including the application process itself as well as orientation or accreditation services), and services received after arriving in Canada (including settlement, integration and citizenship). IRCC will use this information, along with the information provided by other individuals, for research, performance measurement or evaluation purposes. IRCC will not use this information to make any decision about you personally.

Do you (as the principal applicant) consent to be contacted by IRCC, or an organization at IRCC’s request, in the future?
Yes/No
Consent to release information for Evaluation purposes
I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.
Yes/No
The following declaration covers all the information submitted in this application, as well as in the attached schedules and accompanying documents.

I understand that any false statements or concealment of material fact may result in my exclusion from Canada and may be grounds for my prosecution or removal.

I also understand that should I be found to be inadmissible for misrepresentation under section 40 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, I may be barred from entering Canada for a period of 5 years following a final determination of my inadmissibility or, if this determination is made in Canada following my removal from Canada.

I understand that if I wish to work in a regulated occupation, it is my responsibility to obtain information on the licensing requirements from the appropriate regulatory body in Canada and that should I be issued a visa for Canada, I am not guaranteed employment in Canada in my occupation or in any other occupation.

I understand that should I be issued a visa for Canada, conditions may be imposed on me at the time of its issuance and that I will be required to meet them.

I understand all the foregoing statements, having asked for and obtained an explanation on every point that was not clear to me.

I understand that once this application has been completed and signed, it will form part of my Immigration Record and will be used to verify my family details on future applications. I will immediately inform IRCC if any information or the answers provided in the application changes.

I have verified the information submitted by each of my accompanying family members, 18 years or older, with that family member.

I have further verified that my accompanying family members, who are 18 years or older, understand and agree with each of the understandings set out above.

Electronically sign your application
I declare that the information given is truthful, complete and accurate.
I declare that I, as the principal applicant, am electronically signing my application, not another person or representative.
I understand that by typing my name and clicking “Submit”, I am electronically signing my application.
To electronically sign your online application, enter your full name as it appears in your passport.
Full name (required)
Personal information provided on this form is collected by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the authority of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The personal information will be used for the purpose of processing an application. The personal information may be disclosed to other federal government institutions, law enforcement bodies, non-government organizations, provincial/territorial government and foreign governments for the purpose of validating identity, admissibility and eligibility.