Canada PR from Pakistan: Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is a route to Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry. You need at least a year of continuous skilled work, CLB 7 in a language test IRCC accepts, an Educational Credential Assessment of your degree, settlement funds, and at least 67 of 100 points on the selection grid. You can only apply once invited. The main fee is CA$1,590 (about PKR 309,000). Decisions usually take 6 to 8 months.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- CA$1,590 (about PKR 309,000)
- Processing time
- 6 to 8 months
- Documents
- 11 on the list
- You create an Express Entry profile and are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
- Eligibility looks at skilled work experience, language test results and education.
- Education from outside Canada usually needs an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
- You can only apply if invited. Draw sizes and cut-off scores change from round to round.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Processing fee + right of permanent residence fee (principal applicant)Fees in effect from 30 April 2026 (processing fee CAD 990 plus right of permanent residence fee CAD 600). | CA$1,590 | PKR 309,000 |
| Processing fee + right of permanent residence fee (spouse or partner) | CA$1,590 | PKR 309,000 |
| Dependent child | CA$270 per child | PKR 52,500 |
| Biometrics (per person)Maximum 170 CAD for a family applying together. | CA$85 | PKR 16,500 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 CAD = PKR 194.44). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:IRCC fee listBiometrics
Processing time
Usually 6 to 8 months
From a complete application after the invitation; check the IRCC tool for current times.
Official source: Check processing timesDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
English test result (IELTS TRF, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL)
IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core result less than 2 years old (IELTS Academic and PTE Academic are not accepted).
Educational Credential Assessment report (Canada)
ECA report for your foreign education.
Degree certificate
Degree and transcripts used for the ECA.
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Reference letters with job title, duties, hours per week, salary and dates.
Police character certificate
Police certificates from each country you lived in for 6+ months since age 18.
Immigration medical exam (panel physician)
Immigration medical exam by an IRCC panel physician.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
Digital photo to IRCC specifications.
Needed in some situations
Bank statement / proof of funds
Official bank letters showing settlement funds (not needed only if you are currently authorised to work in Canada and have a valid job offer).
Nikah Nama / Marriage Registration Certificate
Marriage certificate if you include your spouse.
Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council)
Birth certificates for dependent children.
How to apply, step by step
Take an approved language test
IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core for English (not IELTS Academic or PTE Academic), or TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French.
Language test equivalency charts (Express Entry)Get an Educational Credential Assessment
Have your Pakistani degree assessed by an IRCC-designated organisation (for example WES).
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)Check the FSW grid
Score at least 67 of 100 on age, education, language, experience, arranged employment and adaptability.
Six selection factors: Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCreate an Express Entry profile
Submit your profile to the pool; you receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Eligibility to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry)Receive an invitation to apply
IRCC invites candidates in regular draws; you then have 60 days to apply.
Eligibility to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry)Submit the application
Upload documents, police certificates and the medical exam, pay the fees and give biometrics.
Police certificatesDecision and landing
Most complete applications are processed within about 6 months.
Check processing times
Questions people ask
How much does Canada PR through Express Entry cost from Pakistan?
Processing fee + right of permanent residence fee (principal applicant): CA$1,590 (about PKR 309,000); Processing fee + right of permanent residence fee (spouse or partner): CA$1,590 (about PKR 309,000); Dependent child: CA$270 (about PKR 52,500) per child; Biometrics (per person): CA$85 (about PKR 16,500). Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
IRCC fee list (opens in a new tab)How long does Canada PR through Express Entry take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 6 to 8 months. From a complete application after the invitation; check the IRCC tool for current times.
Check processing times (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for Canada PR through Express Entry from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, English test result (IELTS TRF, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL), Educational Credential Assessment report (Canada), Degree certificate, Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Police character certificate, Immigration medical exam (panel physician), and Passport-size photograph (destination specification). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Bank statement / proof of funds, Nikah Nama / Marriage Registration Certificate, and Birth certificate (NADRA CRC or union council).
How many points do I need for Canada Express Entry?
To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program you need at least 67 of 100 points across six factors: age, education, language, experience, arranged employment and adaptability. Your Express Entry profile then gets a separate Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and IRCC invites candidates in regular draws.
Six selection factors: Federal Skilled Worker Program (opens in a new tab)Can I apply for Canada PR from Pakistan without a job offer?
Yes. A job offer is not required for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, but without one you must show settlement funds with official bank letters. Arranged employment adds points on the selection grid.
Proof of funds: Express Entry (opens in a new tab)Which English test is accepted for Express Entry?
IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core, with a result less than 2 years old. IELTS Academic and PTE Academic are not accepted. For French, TEF Canada or TCF Canada.
Language test equivalency charts (Express Entry) (opens in a new tab)