You will not be able to include the Medicals and they will only be done after the VO sends you the request. You will need other documents which are mentioned in the Checklist of CIO and VO. Even the PCC can be sent later.
The link for ACCRA is: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37100.pdf
The Visa office detailed checklist for Federal skilled worker for Accra is:
APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN CANADA (IMM 0008)
Check that it is completed by the principal applicant.
SCHEDULE 1: BACKGROUND DECLARATION
Include a Schedule 1 form completed by:
• the principal applicant
• spouse or common-law partner
• each dependent child over 18 years of age
SCHEDULE 3: ECONOMIC CLASSES – FEDERAL SKILLED WORKERS
Completed by the principal applicant.
ADDITIONAL FAMILY INFORMATION (IMM 5406)
Completed by:
• the principal applicant
• spouse or common-law partner
• each dependent child over the age of 18 years
USE OF A REPRESENTATIVE (IMM 5476)
Complete and include this form in your application if you have a representative.
2. IDENTITY AND CIVIL STATUS DOCUMENTS
• Birth, marriage, final divorce, annulment or separation certificates for you and
your spouse or common-law partner
• Death certificate for former spouse if applicable
• Photocopy of citizenship certificate, permanent resident card or permanent
resident visa (formerly called “immigrant visa”) for any family members who are
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
3. CHILDREN'S INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
• Children's birth certificates (which name their parents)
• Proof of legal registration of adoption for adopted dependent children
• Proof of custody for children under the age of 18 and proof that the children may
be removed from the jurisdiction of the court
• If the children will not accompany you to Canada, proof that you have fulfilled any
obligation stated in custody agreements
• Proof of continuous full-time studies of all dependent children aged 22 or over,
including:
• complete school records/transcripts since attaining age 22;
• letters from the schools indicating the number of hours of classes attended
per day, and the number of days attended per week;
• proof of full financial support by parents since reaching age 22.
4. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND PASSPORTS
• Passports or travel documents for you, your spouse or common-law partner and
your dependent children. Include only copies of pages showing:
• the passport number,
• date of issue and expiry,
• your photo, name, date and place of birth.
• If you live in a country different from your nationality, include a photocopy of your
visa for the country where you currently live.
• You must hold a valid regular passport; diplomatic, official, service or public
affairs passports are not valid for immigration to Canada.
PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP IN CANADA (IF APPLICABLE)
• Proof of relationship to your close relative in Canada, such as birth, marriage or
adoption certificates.
• If your close relative is a permanent resident of Canada: photocopy of his or
her Record of Landing (IMM 1000), Confirmation of Permanent Residence or
Permanent Resident Card.
• If your close relative is a Canadian citizen: proof of Canadian citizenship, such
as a photocopy of pages of a Canadian passport or Canadian citizenship card.
6. EDUCATION/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS
For you, your spouse or common-law partner:
• Post-secondary education documents: vocational or technical certificates or
diplomas;
• College or university documents: certification of completion and the
graduation degree, diploma, or certificate issued by the college or university and
the evaluation committee;
• Transcripts: original transcripts of all degrees must be submitted in university-
sealed envelopes.
• Professional qualifications certificates: notarized professional qualifications
certificates should be submitted if available. (e.g., Engineer, Computer
Programmer, Accountant, Economist, Translator/Interpreter, Architect etc.)
7. WORK EXPERIENCE
For you and your spouse or common-law partner:
• notarized employment contracts from your present and past employers,
accompanied by an English or French translation
• original and up-to-date letters of reference from your past and current employers.
Letters must be written on company letterhead and show the company's full
address, telephone and fax numbers, and be stamped with the company's official
seal.
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your employment with the company
• the positions you have held during the period of employment and the time spent
in each position
• full details of your main responsibilities and duties in each position
• your total annual salary plus benefits
• the signature of your immediate supervisor or the personnel officer of the
company
• a business card of the person signing
If you cannot provide a reference from your current employer, provide a
written explanation (i.e. employment contracts, work descriptions,
performance appraisals describing job duties).
8. PROOF OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Refer to instructions in the "Proof of your language abilities" section of our
website.
• Test results from an approved language-testing organization: You must
submit test results. You must provide the original. Photocopies are
unacceptable. Language test results must not be older than two years old upon
submission.
Proof of language proficiency is required for your application to be
considered complete, otherwise it will be returned to you.
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT (IF APPLICABLE)
• If you are currently working in Canada under a work permit, provide:
• a photocopy of the permit, and
• a letter from your employer indicating that you will be employed indetermi-
nately upon receiving permanent resident status.
• If you have a permanent job offer confirmed by Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada (HRSDC), provide:
• a photocopy of the HRSDC/Service Canada confirmation letter (Arranged
Employment Opinion) which was sent to your employer and
• a letter from your prospective employer indicating that you will be
employed indeterminately upon receiving permanent resident status.
The original version of the "letter from your employer" or "letter from your
prospective employer" must be:
• written on company letterhead,
• signed by the responsible officer/supervisor,
• show the company's full address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and
website addresses and
• stamped with the company's official seal (if applicable)
Letters must include all of the following information:
• the specific period of your anticipated employment with the company
• the position you will hold during employment
• your main responsibilities and duties in anticipated position
• your total annual salary plus benefits
• the number of hours per week you are anticipated to work
• a business card of the person signing
10. NON-ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS DECLARATION (IF APPLICABLE):
If you have a spouse, common-law partner or dependent children and you do not
intend to include them in your application for permanent residence, submit with your
application:
• a notarized statutory declaration stating your intention to proceed to Canada
without your family members, and
• confirming that you understand that your family members must meet immigration
requirements in their own right if they wish to join you in Canada.
11. SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Refer to the "Proof of Funds" section of our website for exact figures and
instructions.
Provide proof of unencumbered and readily transferable funds in a convertible
currency available for settlement in Canada (for you and your family members):
• current bank certification letter; or
• evidence of savings balance; or
• fixed or time deposit statements.
FEE PAYMENT
Follow these instructions to pay the fees. If you do not, we will return your
application. Processing fees are not refundable.
If you are applying as... Then you must...
a federal skilled worker pay the processing fees to the CIO in Canadian
funds. Fees are payable by credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express) or to the "Receiver
General for Canada" by:
• certified cheque,
• bank draft, or
• money order.
Do not enclose cash.
Note: Refer to the Payment Instructions in this
section for the Right of Permanent Residence Fee.
a Provincial Nominee, or a
Quebec - Selected Skilled
Worker
refer to the Payment Instructions in this section to
pay the processing fees and the Right of Permanent
Residence Fee.
Payment Instructions
Consult the Fees section of our website or the Guide for Skilled Worker Applicants
to calculate your fees.
Pay by bank draft for the full immigration processing fee in Canadian dollars.
Because exchange rates vary, fees must be paid by bank draft in Canadian dollars
drawn on a bank in Canada and which will clear there.
Make the draft payable to “The Receiver General for Canada”. Write your name and
address on the back. Make sure that you have sent the correct type of bank draft;
otherwise, your application will be returned to you. Do not enclose cash.
14. PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Supply six (6) photos for each member of your family and yourself. Follow the
instructions provided in section How to Complete the Forms of the application
guide and in Appendix B: Photo Specifications.
On the back of each photograph, write the name and of birth of the person who
appears in the photo as well as the date the photo was taken.
