Thank you, I am still confused as I also read about applications been processed next year and no options like BOWP.
New Policy for International Students - April 12th, 2021
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aha ....clear answer from IRCC : not sign on form, but "at the end" before submitted .
Thanks for the Tweet
Only a 44.4% (or 40k/90k) are going to be processed this year
This is interesting too: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/migrant-rights-temporary-immigration-pathway-1.6013141
Uploading the procedure as a guide (just prepared it for myself)
For the applicant (and dependents, if applicable):
Important: Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and Javascript is turned on.
No signatures required on IMM 0008. Only validated pdf with barcode needed to be uploaded, Signatures required on all other forms.
After you upload all your necessary forms and documents for your application, click the “Next” button that appeared below your uploaded documents.
Enter your name and answer a security question
This is your electronic signature.
The following are supporting documents that must be submitted
If you cannot get a police certificate before applying due to COVID-19 restrictions
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, you may have difficulties acquiring the necessary police certificates. In those cases, IRCC may accept both of the following:
In these cases you will be required to upload a document into the police certificate field showing:
Instructions regarding Medical exam - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
Regarding Fees - You will need to upload the receipt showing the amount paid.
Correct me if I missed something or mentioned something wrongly
- All instructions are at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5069-temporary-resident-permanent-resident-pathway.html#before
- Actions required: Get photograph from a photographer
- Apply for medical
- Apply for Police Certificate
- Gist is as under:
- Check about validity of biometrics, (if you already have it) at https://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/extapp/bioStatusQuery
- Documents to be furnished
- Proof of Entry and Status in Canada – A copy of your work permit
- Proof of Current Employment in Canada –
- A copy of your work permit,
- An employer reference letter from your current employer. The letter must include:
- location of work
- specific period of your employment (to/from dates)
- description of your main responsibilities and duties
- your total annual salary and benefits
- the number of hours you work per week
- your employer's name, signature, full address, telephone number and email address (if applicable)
- most recent pay stubs
- Proof of Language Proficiency
- Proof of completed study in Canada
- You must provide:
- A final transcript, and
- A letter from the institution and/or the formal notice of graduation
- You must provide proof that shows:
- The type of credential granted (degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation)
- The length (in weeks, months, or years) of the program of study,
- That you were authorized to study for the duration of studies,
- the date of completion;
- the name of the school that granted the degree, diploma, certificate, or attestatio
For the applicant (and dependents, if applicable):
- Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 0.6 MB)
- Additional Dependants/Declaration [IMM 0008 DEP] (PDF, 0.4 MB), if applicable
- Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669] (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 2.3 MB)
- Schedule 3 – Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway: Streams A & B and International Graduates [IMM 0130] (PDF, 1.20 MB)
- Supplementary Information – Your travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.5 MB)
- Separation Declaration for Minors Travelling to Canada [IMM 5604] (PDF, 1.6 MB), if applicable
- Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union [IMM 5409] (PDF, 0.8 MB), if applicable
- Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 1.5 MB), if applicable
Important: Make sure you have Adobe Reader 10 or higher and Javascript is turned on.
No signatures required on IMM 0008. Only validated pdf with barcode needed to be uploaded, Signatures required on all other forms.
After you upload all your necessary forms and documents for your application, click the “Next” button that appeared below your uploaded documents.
Enter your name and answer a security question
This is your electronic signature.
The following are supporting documents that must be submitted
- For the applicant (and dependents, if applicable):
- Copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document
- Identity and Civil Status Documents
- Immigration Medical Exams (IME)
- Police certificates and clearances
- Photos
- Fees
- the passport number
- date of issue and expiry
- the photo, name, date and place of birth, and
- pages showing any amendments in name, date of birth, expiration, etc
- proof that a medical appointment is scheduled, including the name of the panel physician and the date and time of the appointment; or
- a letter of explanation of best efforts.
If you cannot get a police certificate before applying due to COVID-19 restrictions
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, you may have difficulties acquiring the necessary police certificates. In those cases, IRCC may accept both of the following:
- proof of having requested a police certificate for some countries, and
- an explanation of best efforts (not a guarantee of acceptance)
In these cases you will be required to upload a document into the police certificate field showing:
- country-specific details
- proof that you requested a police certificate as soon as possible before applying, and
- your explanation of best efforts.
Instructions regarding Medical exam - https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
Regarding Fees - You will need to upload the receipt showing the amount paid.
Correct me if I missed something or mentioned something wrongly
First you have to apply on https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in.This will generate the Application Reference Number (ARN) and PDF file.
The print-out of the saved PDF file of online PCC application should be submitted to the nearest center of BLS International, the outsourced agency (blsindia-canada.com).
Your nearest BLS International center is
Actions:
Go to Americas then canada
Then register
After login you will be able to fill up form
If they ask for jurisdiction fill State as Punjab, District Ludhiana and Police Station Sadar Ludhiana City.
Time taken: Police Clearance Certificate shall be issued within ten working days if a clear police verification report is available in the system. Otherwise, a reference shall have to be made to the authority which issued the Indian passport and the application would be processed further only on receipt of instructions from the said authority.
Procedure at BLS
Docs to be given to BLS/requirements
Payment can be made by using the below mention modes only:
Debit Card - (Interac)
Cash (Applicant are requested to get exact cash
You can avail pickup and drop facility also by paying charges for this facility at https://www.blsindia-canada.com/postalbls/
The print-out of the saved PDF file of online PCC application should be submitted to the nearest center of BLS International, the outsourced agency (blsindia-canada.com).
Your nearest BLS International center is
| Monday to Friday Saturday (Temporarily closed) Submission: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Collection: 3:00 pm to 4:30pm All the postal applications for Vancouver jurisdiction should be sent to Surrey location. Surrey: Unit 201-8140 120th Street, BC V3W 3N3 Phone: +1-604 235 2637 |
Actions:
Go to Americas then canada
Then register
After login you will be able to fill up form
If they ask for jurisdiction fill State as Punjab, District Ludhiana and Police Station Sadar Ludhiana City.
Time taken: Police Clearance Certificate shall be issued within ten working days if a clear police verification report is available in the system. Otherwise, a reference shall have to be made to the authority which issued the Indian passport and the application would be processed further only on receipt of instructions from the said authority.
- on blsindia-canada.com
- Once your application is filed on https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and you got the ARN and pdf, then
- Docs required (to be submitted to bslinternational)
1.Application form duly filled in.
2.One recent colour passport size photograph (size 2 inch x 2 inch)
3.Valid Indian passport or its self-attested copies with pages having immigration stamps of exit from India and entry into Canada.
4.Copy of legal status in Canada i.e. work permit
6.Copy of address proof.
7.Pre-paid stamped self-addressed envelope for return of documents.
Procedure at BLS
Docs to be given to BLS/requirements
- PDF generated from https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/
- Filled and signed form available at https://blsindia-canada.com/forms/HCI-CGI_Police Clearance Certificate form.pdf
- Applicant signatures should be in black.
- 1 Photo with size 51mm X 51mm ( Recommended Avail PHOTOGRAPH Services at Centre Only.)
- All documents as per checklist at https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/ppc-checklist-vancouver.pdf (signed checklist also to be submitted)
| S.No | Particulars | Consular fee(CAD$) | Consular Surcharge(CAD$) | BLS Fee(CAD$) | Total fee |
| 1 | Police Clearance Certificate (Indian Passport Holder) | 31 | 3 | 7.40 | 41.40 |
Payment can be made by using the below mention modes only:
Debit Card - (Interac)
Cash (Applicant are requested to get exact cash
You can avail pickup and drop facility also by paying charges for this facility at https://www.blsindia-canada.com/postalbls/
A little correction - Procedure regarding PCC and Medical is for those who have yet to apply for these two things. And I have mentioned documents for the event when your PCC has not been received at the time of application and medical exam result is yet to be received.
For people who aren't sure their Biometrics is still valid
https://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/extapp/bioStatusQuery
https://onlineservices-servicesenligne.cic.gc.ca/extapp/bioStatusQuery
It's the same as your UCI
Question 3
If you know your unique client identifier (UCI) number or client identification number (client ID), enter it here without any spaces. If you applied for temporary or permanent residence in the past, this is an 8 or 10 digit number you can find on previous documents sent by us. If this is your first application with us, or if you do not know your UCI, leave this space blank.