Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[abzoo17]

Could some clarify the photo requirement..CIC website says the photo should be 50mm x 70mm and when I go to upload the photo it says 35mm x 45 mm. Which one should I follow. Also I scanned by photo and the size is only 25 kb...and the checklist says it should ideally be 240kb and not less than 60kb...so i will have to get that fixed. Would anyone know how can this be done? @TanakaM, @crescent_jam

 

[TanakaM]

Hey people..just want to confirm with the digital photo..i shud not worry about the back of the photograph at this stage right?

Hey,

Correct. Follow the instructions on the upload page of your application.

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Could some clarify the photo requirement..CIC website says the photo should be 50mm x 70mm and when I go to upload the photo it says 35mm x 45 mm. Which one should I follow. Also I scanned by photo and the size is only 25 kb...and the checklist says it should ideally be 240kb and not less than 60kb...so i will have to get that fixed. Would anyone know how can this be done? @TanakaM, @crescent_jam

There are 2 photograph requests. The first is for the picture you scan and upload in eAPR. Follow these instructions:

Frame size

• The final frame size of the photo must be at least 35mm x 45mm.
• The photographs must show a full front view of the head and tops of shoulders, with the face in the middle of the photograph.
• The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31mm and 36mm.
• Digital dimensions are often expressed in pixels or DPI (dots per inch). The physical dimensions in pixels must be at least 420 x 540.

Quality/resolution

If an existing photo is being scanned, the minimum resolution must be 600 pixels per inch.

File format

• The file may be submitted in JPEG or JPEG2000 format.
• The final size of the image should ideally be 240 kB (kilobytes), but not less than 60 kB.
• The image must be in colour (24 bits per pixel) in RGB colour space, which is the common output for most digital cameras.

Request 2, is the one which needs to be taken by a professional photographer. You get it with PPR and you send hard copies together with your passport. Follow these instructions:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf

Regards

 

[abzoo17]

Hey,

Correct. Follow the instructions on the upload page of your application.

All the best

cool ...it does not say anything about the back of the photograph at this stage...

 

[TanakaM]

do i need to update cic if any of mu family( parents) have a change of residency ? my parents have got pr for another country. do i need to update cic about this ?

Hi,

No you dont.

 

[abzoo17]

There are 2 photograph requests. The first is for the picture you scan and upload in eAPR. Follow these instructions:

Frame size

• The final frame size of the photo must be at least 35mm x 45mm.
• The photographs must show a full front view of the head and tops of shoulders, with the face in the middle of the photograph.
• The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31mm and 36mm.
• Digital dimensions are often expressed in pixels or DPI (dots per inch). The physical dimensions in pixels must be at least 420 x 540.

Quality/resolution

If an existing photo is being scanned, the minimum resolution must be 600 pixels per inch.

File format

• The file may be submitted in JPEG or JPEG2000 format.
• The final size of the image should ideally be 240 kB (kilobytes), but not less than 60 kB.
• The image must be in colour (24 bits per pixel) in RGB colour space, which is the common output for most digital cameras.

Request 2, is the one which needs to be taken by a professional photographer. You get it with PPR and you send hard copies together with your passport. Follow these instructions:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Regards

ah ok...i got photos which are 50 mm x 70 mm as I had taken the print out of the specifications. Will have to go and get new photos which are 35 mm x 45 mm...this is so confusing..

 

[TanakaM]

cool ...it does not say anything about the back of the photograph at this stage...

Correct. They dont need it.

 

[TanakaM]

ah ok...i got photos which are 50 mm x 70 mm as I had taken the print out of the specifications. Will have to go and get new photos which are 35 mm x 45 mm...this is so confusing..

No,you don't need new ones because it says at least 35mm * 45 mm. So just upload the one you have.

 

[ex4prep]

Hi,
I have a sibling, who is a permanent resident of Canada. In Pre-ITA express entry application, I did not mention about my sister since I was under the impression that my sister was still under work permit. Now I know that she is a permanent resident of Canada, so I have updated the Family section in Personal Information accordingly. However, I do not want to claim the points for my sister because I am unable to arrange the required documents from her.

Can you please suggest how should I go about this?

Thanks

 

[NAVIN146]

hi senior,

I have few queries pertaining to POF:

1. Have opened a new bank account in India in August which has average balance of approximate 8000 CAD till date. and rest i have CAD 5000 in an account in Dubai bank account. i have recently got an ITA so i plan t submit my documentation by mid December. would it be ok if i show balances for 3 months average in Indian bank account and rest 6 months average of 5k CAD in dubai bank account. would it be fine if i show 3 months bank account since the account was opened in august ??

2. would i be fine if i show POF in 2 different bank account (india and dubai) but accumulating upto 13000 CAD ??

thanks in advance

 

[TanakaM]

hi senior,

I have few queries pertaining to POF:

1. Have opened a new bank account in India in August which has average balance of approximate 8000 CAD till date. and rest i have CAD 5000 in an account in Dubai bank account. i have recently got an ITA so i plan t submit my documentation by mid December. would it be ok if i show balances for 3 months average in Indian bank account and rest 6 months average of 5k CAD in dubai bank account. would it be fine if i show 3 months bank account since the account was opened in august ??

2. would i be fine if i show POF in 2 different bank account (india and dubai) but accumulating upto 13000 CAD ??

thanks in advance

Hi,

1) It is ok, but you would need to show the source of the deposited funds.
2) Yes it's fine.

regards

 

[TanakaM]

Hi,
I have a sibling, who is a permanent resident of Canada. In Pre-ITA express entry application, I did not mention about my sister since I was under the impression that my sister was still under work permit. Now I know that she is a permanent resident of Canada, so I have updated the Family section in Personal Information accordingly. However, I do not want to claim the points for my sister because I am unable to arrange the required documents from her.

Can you please suggest how should I go about this?

Thanks

Hi,

This is ok. Just give a short explanation in your LOE, eg. My sister recently gained Canadian PR without my knowledge, thus I have not claimed points for this.

regards

 

[ex4prep]

Hi,

This is ok. Just give a short explanation in your LOE, eg. My sister recently gained Canadian PR without my knowledge, thus I have not claimed points for this.

regards

Thank you Tanaka.

In that case, what answer should I provide for "Do you have a relative who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada?" In my Pre-ITA application, I have selected it as No.

Can you please suggest?

 

[NAVIN146]

Hi,

1) It is ok, but you would need to show the source of the deposited funds.
2) Yes it's fine.

regards

Hi,

Thanks for your revert.

The source of funds would be salary and occasional cash deposits of small amount earned from free lancing over the period of 6 months.

 

[TanakaM]

Thank you Tanaka.

In that case, what answer should I provide for "Do you have a relative who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada?" In my Pre-ITA application, I have selected it as No.

Can you please suggest?

The purpose of this question is for the system to award points for this. Therefore you should answer No since you do not want to claim the points or have evidence of this relationship, and then mention her in your family information section.

For the sake of clarity, you can explain this in your LOE.

regards