Canada Express Entry (CEC / FSW / FSTP) — Document Checklist

Valid passport (all pages)REQUIRED

Birth certificateREQUIRED

Marriage certificate (if applicable)REQUIRED

IELTS General Training resultsREQUIRED

Valid for 2 years from test date. CLB 7 minimum for FSW/CEC

French language test results (TEF/TCF)

If claiming French language points for CRS boost

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)REQUIRED

From a IRCC-approved organisation (WES, ICAS, etc.) if your credentials are foreign

All academic transcriptsREQUIRED

Degree/diploma certificatesREQUIRED

Reference letters from all employers (last 3–5 years)REQUIRED

Must be on company letterhead, signed, and include: job title, hours/week, duties, salary, dates of employment

Pay stubs / T4 slips / NOA

Tax documents corroborating employment history

Work permit (if Canadian work experience)REQUIRED

Medical examination by IRCC-approved panel physicianREQUIRED

Police clearance certificatesREQUIRED

From every country you've lived in for 6+ months since age 18

Bank statements showing settlement funds

FSW requires proof of funds (e.g., CAD $13,757 for a single applicant). Not required if you have a valid Canadian job offer.

PNP nomination certificate

Adds 600 CRS points — significantly boosts ITA chances