# Immigration Document Checklists: PR, PNP, Study & Work

> Free document checklists for Express Entry, PNP, family sponsorship, study and work permits, and citizenship. Track your progress privately in your browser.

General guidance compiled from IRCC document requirements. Once you have an ITA or start an
application, the personalized checklist in your IRCC account is the official list.

## Express Entry (PR)

Standard documents for an Express Entry permanent residence application. Your personalized checklist after an ITA is the official list — always follow your IRCC account.

### Identity

- Valid passport (Should not expire soon)
- Digital photo (Meets IRCC specifications)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage / common-law proof (if applicable)

### Language

- Language test results (IELTS / CELPIP / PTE Core / TEF / TCF — valid 2 years)
- Second language results (if claiming points)

### Education

- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (WES, IQAS, ICES, etc. — valid 5 years)
- Degrees and diplomas
- Transcripts

### Work Experience

- Employment reference letters (Duties, hours/week, salary, dates, company letterhead)
- Pay stubs / T4s
- Job offer letter (if applicable)

### Funds & Civil Documents

- Proof of funds (Official bank letters — 6-month history)
- Police certificates (Every country lived in 6+ months since age 18)
- Immigration medical exam (IRCC-approved panel physician)

### Other

- Certified translations (For any document not in English or French)
- Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)
- Spouse / partner documents (if accompanying)

## Provincial Nominee (paper)

Common documents for a non-Express Entry provincial nominee application. Requirements vary by province and stream — follow your province’s and IRCC’s official checklists.

### Identity

- Valid passport (Should not expire soon)
- Digital photo (Meets IRCC specifications)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage / common-law proof (if applicable)

### Nomination

- Provincial nomination certificate
- Job offer / employment contract (if required)

### Education & Language

- ECA (if required by stream)
- Language test results
- Degrees, diplomas, transcripts

### Work & Funds

- Employment reference letters
- Proof of settlement funds

### Civil Documents

- Police certificates
- Immigration medical exam
- Certified translations

## Family Sponsorship

Documents for sponsoring a family member for permanent residence. The sponsor and the sponsored person each have their own requirements — follow the official IRCC document checklist for your specific relationship.

### Identity

- Valid passport (Should not expire soon)
- Digital photo (Meets IRCC specifications)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage / common-law proof (if applicable)

### Sponsor

- Proof of Canadian citizenship or PR
- Proof of income / Notice of Assessment
- Signed sponsorship agreement & undertaking

### Relationship

- Marriage certificate or proof of common-law
- Relationship evidence (Photos, messages, joint accounts, etc.)
- Children's birth certificates (if applicable)

### Civil Documents

- Police certificates
- Immigration medical exam
- Certified translations

## Study Permit

Common documents for a study permit application. Requirements depend on your country and study level — always confirm with the IRCC document checklist for your situation.

### Identity

- Valid passport (Should not expire soon)
- Digital photo (Meets IRCC specifications)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage / common-law proof (if applicable)

### Admission

- Letter of acceptance from a DLI
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL), if required
- Previous transcripts / diplomas

### Finances

- Proof of funds (Tuition + living costs + travel)
- GIC certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of tuition payment (if applicable)

### Supporting

- Statement of purpose / study plan
- Medical exam (if required)
- Certified translations

## Work Permit

Common documents for a work permit application. LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt and open permits differ — follow the IRCC checklist for your permit type.

### Identity

- Valid passport (Should not expire soon)
- Digital photo (Meets IRCC specifications)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage / common-law proof (if applicable)

### Employment

- Job offer letter / employment contract
- LMIA or offer-of-employment number
- Proof of qualifications / licensing

### Supporting

- Résumé / CV
- Past employment reference letters
- Medical exam (if required)
- Certified translations

## Citizenship Grant

Common documents for a citizenship grant application. Confirm exact requirements with the official IRCC citizenship application guide (CIT 0002).

### Status & Identity

- PR card (both sides)
- All passports/travel documents for the eligibility period
- Two pieces of personal identification

### Residency

- Physical presence calculation (1,095+ days in the last 5 years)
- Travel history
- Proof of income tax filing

### Other

- Proof of language ability (18–54)
- Citizenship photos
- Certified translations

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