Express Entry research checklist
- Confirm FSW/CEC/FST eligibility
- Language test and validity
- ECA if applicable
- Correct NOC/TEER based on duties
- CRS score using official calculator
- Proof of funds requirement
- Category-based eligibility if relevant
- Police/medical/document planning
Study permit research checklist
- Confirm DLI and exact program
- Check PGWP eligibility if relevant
- Determine PAL/TAL need or exemption
- Tuition and living-fund evidence
- Study purpose and academic progression
- Family/accompanying plans
- Work rules while studying
- Change-school/program implications
Work permit research checklist
- Identify employer-specific vs open permit
- LMIA or LMIA-exemption route
- Employer compliance steps
- Job duties/NOC and qualifications
- Current status/restore/extend timing
- Medical/biometrics if required
- Spouse/dependant eligibility
- Permit conditions after approval
Family sponsorship checklist
- Sponsor eligibility
- Correct relationship category
- Status/citizenship proof
- Relationship evidence
- Prior family declarations
- Undertaking obligations
- Income test if program requires it
- Police, medical and civil documents
Visitor / Super Visa checklist
- TRV vs eTA requirement
- Purpose and itinerary
- Ties to country of residence
- Financial support
- Invitation/host evidence
- Travel history
- For Super Visa: host/income/insurance
- Temporary-intent consistency
Citizenship checklist
- Confirm PR status
- Calculate 1,095-day physical presence
- Review temporary-status half-day credits
- Check tax-filing requirement
- Review language/knowledge requirements
- Travel dates and passports
- Prohibitions/criminal issues
- Use official physical presence calculator
These are research checklists, not official document checklists. The exact IRCC/provincial checklist for your application controls.
