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Find out if you qualify for Canada PR.

Canada scores you on age, education, language and skilled work before it scores anything else. We check those four against the current program rules and tell you plainly whether a route exists for you, and which one.

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Canada PR in brief

Most people check the wrong score first.

A high ranking score means nothing until you qualify for a program, and qualifying is a separate test with its own 67-point pass mark. We start where Canada starts: your eligibility, the documents that have to back it up, and whether a provincial route fits you better than the federal one.

Canada has several permanent residence programs. The right one depends on your age, education, language results, skilled work experience and family details. We check these facts first, explain the options and help you prepare the required documents.

First we check
Age, education, language and skilled work
Then we compare
Express Entry programs and provincial routes
You walk away with
A straight answer and a document list
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Canada PR, clearly explained

See the full Canada PR process before you commit.

Program eligibility, Express Entry ranking and the final PR application are separate stages. We show how they connect and what each stage needs.

First we check
Age, education, language and skilled work
Then we compare
Express Entry programs and provincial routes
You walk away with
A straight answer and a document list
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Canada's pass mark is 67 points. Find out where you stand.

Before ranking, before invitations, before any fee, every Federal Skilled Worker applicant has to clear one bar: 67 out of 100 on the official selection grid. Clear it and you have a route worth planning. Fall short and you save yourself the cost of finding out the hard way.

  • Scores all six official factors

    Age, education, language, skilled work, arranged employment and adaptability.

  • Shows where you lose points

    See which single factor is holding the score down before you spend on tests or assessments.

  • Free, and private

    No sign-up, no payment, and your answers never leave your browser.

An estimate for planning, not an eligibility decision. Use documented inputs and confirm the result against current Government of Canada instructions before you act on it.

How Canada PR works

Four stages. Getting the first one wrong costs the most.

Canada PR through Express Entry runs in a fixed order, and each stage answers a different question. Most refused and abandoned applications go wrong at stage one, long before ranking or paperwork ever comes into it.

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1. Do you qualify at all?

Three federal programs run through Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades. Each has its own entry test, and the FSW grid needs 67 of 100.

  • Age, education, skilled work and language decide whether you clear the bar.
  • Canadian work experience can change which program you should be applying under.
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2. How do you rank against everyone else?

Only once you qualify does the Comprehensive Ranking System apply. It sorts eligible profiles in the pool. It does not approve anything.

  • Language, education, work, age and spouse factors all move the number.
  • Cut-offs shift with every round, and category-based draws change who gets picked.
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3. Is a province the better route?

When your occupation or plans match what a province is actively looking for, a nomination can carry a profile that the federal pool would pass over.

  • Every province sets its own criteria and opens intake on its own schedule.
  • A nomination is a separate approval that comes before the federal PR decision.
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4. Can you prove what you claimed?

An invitation starts a clock. Every point you claimed in the profile now has to be evidenced, on IRCC’s deadline, in IRCC’s format.

  • Civil status, police, medical, education, work history and funds can all be requested.
  • A claim you cannot document is the most common reason a strong profile fails here.

Options to compare

Choose the option that fits your situation.

The right category depends on your purpose, eligibility, documents and timing. Compare the options before you start preparing.

Federal system

Express Entry

Check whether you meet the rules for an Express Entry program and how your CRS factors may affect ranking.

For skilled workers who meet a managed program.
Province or territory

Provincial Nominee Programs

Compare current provincial rules, occupation needs and nomination options that may apply.

For applicants who match a province or territory.
Canadian work experience

Canadian Experience Class

Check whether eligible skilled work in Canada can support a permanent residence application.

For applicants with qualifying Canadian experience.

What permanent residence can mean

Understand the status you are applying for, not only the route.

Permanent residence is not citizenship and it comes with residency and other responsibilities. Current Government of Canada rules always control the status.

Live, work and study

Permanent residents can generally live, work and study in Canada, subject to the conditions and laws that apply.

Access eligible services

Eligibility for public services and social benefits depends on federal, provincial and personal circumstances.

Rights and protection

Permanent residents receive legal protection and have responsibilities under Canadian law.

A future citizenship pathway

PR status can support a later citizenship application when the official presence and other eligibility rules are met.

Invitation-to-apply readiness

An ITA is permission to submit a PR application. It is not an approval.

The application stage tests whether the profile claims and eligibility remain accurate and fully supported.

  1. 01
    Before creating a profile

    Confirm the eligible program, accepted language result, education assessment position and skilled work evidence.

  2. 02
    While the profile is active

    Keep language tests, passports and other time-sensitive records current, and update material changes as required.

  3. 03
    After an invitation

    Read the invitation and personal document checklist, verify every claim and work to the response date shown by IRCC.

  4. 04
    Before submission

    Check consistency across personal history, work, education, family, funds and supporting forms.

Requirements to check

What we check before recommending a route

Use this as a checklist for the first call. Exact requirements depend on the program and your details.

Eligibility details

Age, education, Educational Credential Assessment, language results and skilled work history.

Possible score changes

How stronger language, more education, work experience or a nomination may change the profile.

Supporting documents

Whether work letters, proof of funds and personal records support each claim.

Previous applications

Any refusal, old profile or invitation that needs to be reviewed before applying again.

Documents to prepare

Prepare documents that support every important claim.

The right documents depend on the program and your circumstances. We explain what each document needs to prove.

Identity and civil records

Passport, birth, marriage or name-change records where relevant.

Education evidence

Credentials, transcripts and an assessment plan where required.

Skilled work proof

Reference letters, contracts, payslips and tax or statutory records.

Language and funds

Approved language results and credible settlement-fund evidence where applicable.

How we help

From eligibility check to application review.

We explain each stage, what you need to provide and what happens next.

  1. 01

    Eligibility review

    Share the facts that affect program rules and CRS ranking.

  2. 02

    Program comparison

    Compare Express Entry programs and provincial options.

  3. 03

    Document plan

    List the tests, assessments and records still needed.

  4. 04

    Application support

    Prepare and review the application one stage at a time.

Frequently asked questions

Canada PR: clear answers before you begin.

Requirements, terms and processing can change. Check the current issuer or authority instructions before you submit or purchase.

What are the main Canada PR routes?

Common economic routes include Express Entry programs and Provincial Nominee Programs. Other routes may exist for family, regional, business or special circumstances. The current official criteria decide which route is available.

What is the difference between Express Entry and a Canada PR visa?

Express Entry is a system used to manage profiles for several economic programs. An invitation allows an application to be submitted; it is not the same as a final permanent residence approval.

What does CRS measure?

The Comprehensive Ranking System ranks eligible Express Entry profiles using factors such as age, education, language, skilled work experience and other recognised factors. A score estimate is not a guarantee of an invitation.

Do I need an education assessment?

Education completed outside Canada may need an Educational Credential Assessment for the program and points being claimed. The assessing organisation and current IRCC rules determine what is accepted.

Can a Provincial Nominee Program help?

A provincial nomination can be relevant when the occupation, experience, job offer, location or other criteria fit a province or territory. Every province sets its own rules and intake settings.

What happens after an invitation to apply?

The response date shown by IRCC controls the next step. The application must support the profile claims with current forms, civil records, police and medical checks, education, work, funds and other requested evidence.

Can Tristar guarantee an invitation or approval?

No. Invitations and final decisions are controlled by Canadian authorities. Tristar can provide profile assessment, route planning, document guidance and application review.

Can my spouse and children be included?

Family composition can affect the profile, documents and settlement plan. The correct approach depends on the program and the family circumstances disclosed in the application.

Official information: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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