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How much does Express Entry invitation to apply cost and how long does it take?

Government fees and processing times can change and may differ by stream, country and family size. Confirm the live fee and processing-time controls on www.canada.ca immediately before paying or planning a deadline.

Practical order

1. 1

   Read the IRCC account invitation for the named program, round, score, issue date and exact response and submission deadlines before accepting or declining it.

2. 2

   Compare the invited profile snapshot with current passport, family, status, work, language, education, funds, offer and nomination records and list every material change.

3. 3

   Accept the invitation only after review, open the personalized PR checklist and record forms, country-specific police, medical, translation, photo and family requirements.

4. 4

   Complete the current online form sections and prepare identity, civil, work, education, language, funds, police, medical and nomination or offer records named by the checklist.

5. 5

   Review the full application, upload legible current records, pay IRCC directly and submit in the applicant’s own account before the displayed deadline.

6. 6

   Monitor the account, respond to biometrics, medical, police, interview or additional-document requests and follow the final confirmation or refusal instructions.