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International workers in Canada planning to apply for PR through the new Temporary Resident to Canada Permanent Resident program can start preparing with the required documents early.

Although the program has been announced, other details have not been released. The details include : 

• Complete list of eligibility rules
• Details about application forms
• In-depth information

According to Canada’s immigration minister, all the information is expected to be shared in April 2026. For the time being, the CIC News team has prepared a list of documents that applicants may find useful to keep ready. 
   

In-Canada applicants

 

Specific circumstances

The following are some important points that applicants should always remember 
 

Language tests 

Applicants can take their English language proficiency test ahead of time. If the applicants have already taken the test, they must check if their results are valid.

These language test results shall be used for up to 2 years. If the test results expire, the applicant must take the test again to obtain updated scores.

If, in certain situations, the applicant has a PR status, then the already submitted test marks may be valid.
 

Criminal background check(s) 

Applicants are required to submit a police verification certificate from every country, excluding Canada. They should have lived for more than six months after the age of 18. In some cases, applicants may face delays while applying for police certificates.

The official procedure for obtaining police certificates may vary depending on the country where the request is made.
 

Education 

Some applicants may wish to include details of their educational degree earned outside the country in the immigration application. To do it, they must have an approved Educational Credential Assessment from the organisation.

The assessment will confirm that the educational degree obtained outside the country will be equivalent to Canadian educational standards. The ECA documents are valid for five years from the date they were issued to the applicant.
 

Employment Documents 

Applicants must submit a copy of their previous job experience certificate. It should have the details 

The documents must include details showing that the work performed by an applicant in the previous company matches the occupation they have selected under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). The applicant is advised to submit their actual work experience proof from the past organization. The job roles should not be as it is copied from the National Occupational Classification list

Applicants are required to submit copies of their past work contract agreements or any reference letters from their current or former employers.
 

Identity documents

If the applicant is in Canada, they must always have their own passport and other required travel documents. The same applies to permanent residents.
 

Translations

An affidavit from the translator is required if the applicant is not certified
 

Letter(s) of explanation

In some cases, applicants may also attach a letter of explanation along with the immigration forms, which helps in clarifying any doubts that may arise.

The application might be delayed or even refused if the immigration officer misunderstands certain information.

There are some reasons the immigration officer might misunderstand the application. It could be because of : 

• The applicant has work gaps.
• Whatever the job responsibilities and skills an applicant has mentioned should also match those mentioned in the employment contract.
• Some documents may be missing.

So, applicants can maintain a proper record, which may help the officer understand their situation and review the application more clearly.
 

Common-law relationships

The term common-law partner, in simple terms, means any person who would have had a relationship with an individual that was similar to marriage for at least one year. In immigration terms, that partner is identified similarly to a spouse.

Even if both the partners are not traveling to Canada, the applicant must show.
If that partner has any children from their previous relationship, they must also be included in the application. Applicants must also provide proof of their common-law relationship. This proof should include the following details:

• The document shows that both live at the same address 
• The joint bank account  of both
   

Use of a representative form 

If a person helps an applicant to get an immigration application, then the “Use of a Representative” form is required.

It may be anyone, who may include : 

• A paid representative  
• A helper who is not paid 

The helper is a paid person who must be from authorised immigration representatives.
The law is against when the applicant is not disclosed

It may lead to the following things:

• The application might be refused
• An applicant cannot apply again for 5 years.
   

Completeness

Once before the final submission, the applicants must make sure that every document they submitted matches the requirements list. They must also ensure that they have filled in the correct information in the application.

So, applicants should always check if all the information is correct before submitting.

How Croyez Immigration Can Help With TR to PR Documents

If the applicant wants to shift their status from TR to the PR program, it has to be done carefully, as many mistakes might occur. It can also delay or reject the applicant’s application.

Croyez Immigration can help the applicants by providing the following services: 

• Explain to the applicant the document requirements clearly.
• Help with the submission of final documents

With expert support from our team at Croyez, your application can have a chance of getting approved successfully.