The required documents depend on the stream you are applying for, but the following are commonly needed across most categories:
- Valid passport or government-issued identity documents
- Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF/TCF) to prove English or French proficiency
- Educational credentials such as diplomas, degrees, or certificates
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your studies were completed outside Canada
- Proof of work experience, which may include:
- Employer reference letters
- Employment contracts
- Recent pay stubs
- Job offer letter and employer documents (if applying under a stream that requires a valid job offer)
- Police clearance certificates from countries where you have lived
- Proof of legal status in your current country of residence (e.g., work permit or visa)
- Certified translations for documents not issued in English or French