India to Canada Express Entry permanent residence after invitation: document preparation

Source-backed scope

Indian resident with a valid Express Entry invitation under the named programme, preparing e-APR within 60 days. This is not an assessment of eligibility to receive an invitation. The IRCC personalised online checklist and actual profile claims control each family member document. Indian residence does not qualify for the in-Canada previous-medical-exam exemption. Translation qualification/affidavit/source-copy branches require document-specific confirmation.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Purpose

Immigration / permanent residence

Destination

Canada

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Route scope

Indian resident with a valid Express Entry invitation under the named programme, preparing e-APR within 60 days. This is not an assessment of eligibility to receive an invitation. The IRCC personalised online checklist and actual profile claims control each family member document. Indian residence does not qualify for the in-Canada previous-medical-exam exemption. Translation qualification/affidavit/source-copy branches require document-specific confirmation.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requirements checked 2026-10-26. Only the category and stage stated above are covered.

How to use this checklist

Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.

Document requirements

Processing route

1. Electronic PR application after ITAComplete the online form and upload the personalised checklist within the invitation 60-day validity; support continuing programme eligibility. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Electronic PR application after ITA in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
2. Passport biographical-page scansPrincipal applicant, partner and accompanying children as applicable; legible identity scans. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Passport biographical-page scans in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
3. Upfront immigration medical confirmationProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Provide panel-exam printout/IMM 1017B and UMI/IME reference as required. India residents follow the normal outside-Canada process, not the in-Canada previous-exam exemption. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Upfront immigration medical confirmation in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
4. Police certificates for required countriesProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Adults 18+: relevant six-consecutive-month stays in the last ten years, excluding Canada and pre-18 time. Current-residence certificate under six months; former country after last qualifying stay. Country-specific/request-letter rules can apply. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Police certificates for required countries in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
5. Evidence for each claimed employmentProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Employer reference with letterhead/contact/signatory, positions/duties, dates, hours/week, salary/benefits. Include claimed relevant experience; self-declared duties alone do not establish self-employment. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Evidence for each claimed employment in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
6. Self-employment evidenceProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. If claimed: business ownership, income and third-party service/payment records. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Self-employment evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
7. Claimed education and ECA evidenceProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Where applicable: credentials, available transcripts, foreign ECA reference; Canadian institution/DLI details follow claimed education. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Claimed education and ECA evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
8. Settlement-funds bank letters or exemption explanationProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Programme dependent: FSW/FST normally require funds; CEC or qualifying Canadian work/offer can exempt. Exempt applicants still upload explanation. Use current official family-size amounts, not a fixed amount copied here. Bank letterhead must identify institution contacts, applicant, outstanding debts and each current bank/investment account number, opening date, balance and past-six-month average. Funds must remain accessible at application and visa issue; borrowed money/property equity do not establish settlement funds. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Settlement-funds bank letters or exemption explanation in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
9. Declared marital-status evidenceProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. As applicable: marriage, IMM 5409 common-law, divorce/separation or former-partner death records. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Declared marital-status evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
10. Dependent-child birth/adoption recordsProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Where children are declared, including non-accompanying: applicable parentage/adoption evidence. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Dependent-child birth/adoption records in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
11. Provincial/territorial trade qualificationProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. If declared: certificate copy. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Provincial/territorial trade qualification in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
12. Claimed eligible employer job offerProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. If declared/required under the invited programme: applicable offer evidence. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Claimed eligible employer job offer in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
13. Claimed Canadian-relative relationship/statusProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Only if in personalised checklist or relevant claim: relationship, Canadian status/residence evidence. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Claimed Canadian-relative relationship/status in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
14. Representative or information-authority formsProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. If applicable: required signed IMM 5476 and/or IMM 5475 for the stated person. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Representative or information-authority forms in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
15. Photos and other-name evidenceProcessing route needs confirmation for the actual document language, type and location. Only where listed in the personalised checklist. If outside English/French, use an IRCC-qualified certified translator whose association membership/number is evidenced by seal/stamp. If unavailable, the translator affidavit branch applies. Include original-source scan or the certified photocopy actually used and translate all stamps/seals. Family, representative or consultant cannot translate. Confirm the translator and source-copy branch before ordering; no universal notary or apostille is established. 1. Prepare Photos and other-name evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions

Official citations

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: India to Canada Express Entry permanent residence after invitation: document preparationwww.canada.caLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-canada-immigration-express-entry-after-ita-2026-10-26

  Prepare the invitation-stage application and profile evidence using the generated IRCC checklist. Medical, police, work-history and financial rules are not generic visitor-visa requirements; civil/education/family documents apply to declared circumstances.

• IRCCIRCC official category requirementswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version canada-ee-completeness-20261026

  Electronic PR after ITA uses the personalised checklist, upfront medical evidence, identity and claimed work experience, with conditional civil/education/programme documents.

• IRCCIRCC official category requirementswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version canada-ee-translations-20261026

  Non-English/French source needs certified-translator translation, or an affidavit if certified translation is unavailable, plus source original/certified copy actually used. Certification membership/number and exclusions apply.

• IRCCIRCC official category requirementswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version canada-ee-police-20261026

  Adults 18+ supply relevant countries with six consecutive months during the last ten years, excluding pre-18 time and Canada; officers can request more.

• IRCCIRCC official category requirementswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version canada-ee-funds-20261026

  FSW/FST settlement funds normally required; CEC and qualifying Canadian-work/valid-job-offer exemptions apply. Exempt applicants upload explanation. Use official bank letters/current family-size table.

Exceptions

• Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
• Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.

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