Highest-value programs
Express Entry, study permits, PGWP, spousal sponsorship.
Documents worth extra attention
- Police clearance certificates (PCC) are typically obtained through a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), factor in processing time.
- Educational credential assessments (through WES or similar) are required for most Express Entry profiles and take several weeks.
- Name-spelling differences between your Aadhaar, passport, and school records are common, a short affidavit explaining the discrepancy heads off delays.
- Scans from Indian scan centres often come back at very high resolution, compress before merging into your application.
This guide is in English. Applicants from India often search in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, full-language versions are planned for a later phase.
Check your documents before you submit
Run every file through the IRCC File Checker first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a police clearance certificate from India?
Through the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) system, apply online, attend the appointment, and factor in processing time before your IRCC deadline.
What if my name is spelled differently across my documents?
A short notarized affidavit explaining the variation (Aadhaar vs. passport vs. school records) heads off delays, attach it alongside the affected documents.
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