HOW IT WORKS

How the Immigration Process Works

If you are looking to move to a new country, the immigration process can seem daunting. There are so many steps and requirements that it can be difficult to know where to start. Here we outline the process of immigrating to a new country and provide some tips on how to make it as smooth as possible. Let's get started!

The immigration process is as follows–

Following are the 7 process steps that one has to undergo in order to obtain a PR Visa:

Education/ Skill Assessment –> English Test (IELTS) –> Expression of Interest (EOI) –> Invitation to Apply (ITA) –> Post ITA Application –> Police & Medical Clearance –> PR Visa Stamping

• Complete an education or skill assessment for the relevant country. There are several assessing authorities and ISA would advise clients on which authority is relevant in their case and also provide relevant assistance.
• Take the relevant English test. There are several tests that can be taken including IELTS, CELPIP, PTE etc. ISA would advise clients on necessary tests to be taken and also provide relevant training.
• EOI submission- Filing of online application form to create profile for invitation.The online application is fairly long and usually is over a hundred pages long.
• Await for an invitation from the relevant country.
• Complete post invitation documentation. Depending on the country, there are certain documents that need to be submitted after the invitation is received.
• Undertake police clearance: involves taking a clearance from relevant law enforcement authorities.
• Undertake health tests: involves certain simple tests prescribed by the relevant authorities.
• Obtain the relevant visa.

Please Note: Processes are subject to change from time to time. Please consult our team to confirm the process details before taking any decision.

General Immigration Process

Skill Assessment (Australia)

The skills assessment verifies if the candidate’s educational qualifications and work experience are closely related to the nominated occupation for migration purposes.

The candidate’s qualifications are firstly assessed to determine the comparability. After the comparability is established, the course units are assessed at the unit level to determine if it matches the candidate’s occupation or not.

After the qualifications are assessed, the process determines the amount of relevant work experience the candidate requires to meet the suitability criteria.

The skill assessment report is generally valid for three years from the date of issue.

The skills assessment verifies if the candidate’s educational qualifications and work experience are closely related to the nominated occupation for migration purposes.

The candidate’s qualifications are firstly assessed to determine the comparability. After the comparability is established, the course units are assessed at the unit level to determine if it matches the candidate’s occupation or not.

After the qualifications are assessed, the process determines the amount of relevant work experience the candidate requires to meet the suitability criteria.

The skill assessment report is generally valid for three years from the date of issue.

Education Assessment (Canada)

IRCC designates several organizations to provide Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada. An ECA is required to apply for several Canadian immigration programs and is usually a mandatory first step.

The ECA is a three-step evaluation process:

• Submit online application
• Submit hard copy documents
• Await report from assessing authority

Educational Credential Assessment for Canada immigration

• The first step is to choose an authorized organization.
• The second step is to submit the required documents, including transcripts, degree certificates, and any other relevant supporting documentation.
• The third step is to wait for the ECA report. It will be sent directly to you by the chosen organization. You do not need to request it from the organization.
• The ECA report is valid for five years from the date of issue. You must submit it when you apply for permanent residence.
• You can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children in your application if they meet the eligibility requirements.
• If you have already submitted an ECA report with a previous application, you do not need to submit another one. You can include the reference number from your previous ECA report in your new application.

Required Documents

To ensure that evaluation is completed without delay, candidates must follow the document requirements as specified for their country of education.

• After you receive confirmation from a courier service that documents have been delivered, it takes a few days for the authority to review the documents and update the online account.
• Your documents must be received and accepted by the authority before an evaluation can be completed.
• In case verification is required, the authority will send copies of documents to the academic institution that issued them with a request that they authenticate the documents. The evaluation will be placed on hold until the institution replies.

Below are the ways in which ISA will help you in getting your education assessed:

1. There exists multiple authorities that do your ECA. ISA will assist you in deciding the appropriate Canadian Authority for your education credentials to get you the same accreditation.
2. ISA will assist you with a document checklist of Educational Credential Assessment.
3. We will guide you on filing applications for obtaining the mark sheets/transcripts from the University.
4. Assistance will be provided in creating an online Account and fee payment procedure.
5. Advice on the arrangement of the required documents for dispatch.
6. Dedicated ECA Consultant to guide you throughout the ECA Application process.
7. Assistance to do the follow-up with the assessment authority on the status of the application.

English Tests - IELTS

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world's proven English language test.

• IELTS was one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing over 25 years ago and continues to set the standard for English language testing today.
• IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 9,000 organizations worldwide. Last year, more than 2.5 million tests were taken globally.
• IELTS is recognized as a secure, valid, and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration, and professional accreditation.
• IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency for work and migration in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, as well as in the USA.
• Each country sets its own IELTS requirements. For up-to-date information, please visit the relevant government websites or check with ISA.

How ISA helps in IELTS

ISA provides a comprehensive 3-month training program to crack the IELTS exam with a good score.

For this purpose, we have IELTS trainers who have themselves given the IELTS examination and scored CLB 9 or 10 level so that they can train you properly. And we also know that all of our clients are working professionals so the training is structured according to that.

Below are some of the ways how training is provided:

1. Orientation and interactive call with the trainer.
2. Daily audio lessons to provide you with tips and tricks for IELTS preparation.
3. A comprehensive suite of E-Learning content.
4. Practice Test Papers
5. E-books.
6. Work material in all the four modules (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) for you to practice.
7. Tips and tricks on how to crack the IELTS exam in one go.
8. Feedback on the work material submitted by you.
9. Guidance on when to book the exam. Depending on the feedback from the trainer.
10. Guidance on where to book the exam. Depending on the feedback from the trainer.

Our training is for 1-3 months depending upon the performance during the training sessions.

Expression of Interest

The expression of interest system allows prospective applicants to fill out an electronic form providing details about their career history and other eligibility factors. This form is called an "expression of interest." The forms are extremely technical and are also fairly long covering close to a hundred pages.

If an applicant meets certain eligibility criteria, the applicant’s EOI will be placed in a common pool and ranked according to their eligibility criteria and the country’s labor market needs.

The eligibility criteria are clearly defined based on input from federal and provincial governments to reflect the ever-changing needs of the country’s labor market.

The expression of interest can be filled only after the completion of English tests and necessary technical evaluations. Once an application is filed, the applicant has to wait for an invitation from the respective government. The timeline for receiving an invitation varies from applicant to applicant and depends on the overall score. Applicants are hence advised to maximize their scores so as to increase their chances.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for Express Entry, you can create an online profile. You will need to provide information about yourself and your skills, work experience, language ability, education, and other details.

You will also need to submit documents that prove the information in your profile is accurate. These include things like your passport, language test results, educational credentials, and work experience letters.

Once you have submitted your profile, you will be entered into the Express Entry pool. From there, you will be given a score based on the information in your profile and ranked against other candidates in the pool.

The highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular draws from the Express Entry pool. If you are invited to apply, you will have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence.

Your Express Entry invitation to apply is valid for 60 days only. You should start filling out the online form right away so that you can get all the information and documents you need before your invitation expires.

When filling out the form:

• Make sure you submit all of the required documents.
• All of your answers must be complete and true.
• Make sure all the mandatory fields are completed, or you won’t be able to submit your application.
• You can save your information on the form and go back as often as you need to.

If you are invited to apply, you’ll need to upload copies of the documents you used for your profile. Most applicants will also need to upload the following:

• Police certificates
• Medical exams
• Proof of funds
• Birth certificate
• A marriage certificate is required if you’ve declared your marital status as “married”
• A divorce certificate and legal separation agreement are required if you’ve declared your marital status as “divorced”

ISA will help you with:

• Customized Document Checklist and critical document templates.
• Guidance on key documentation requirements.
• EOI submission - Filing of online application form to create a profile for invitation.
• Visa Fees submission
• Guidance on medicals.
• Police Clearance Certificate procedure
• Assistance in Visa Stamping
• All updates and follow-ups

Post Invitation Documentation

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence, you'll get a message in your account telling you:

• which program you've been invited to apply for
• what to do next

You'll need to show proof of the information you gave in your Express Entry profile. You will be assessed on whether the information you submitted in your application is different from what was in your profile.

If your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence document. You need this document to board your flight to Canada and to become a permanent resident.

If your application is declined , you'll be put back into the Express Entry pool of candidates. You'll be considered in future rounds of invitations, if you’re still eligible.

Police Certificate

When an applicant applies to become a permanent resident, a police certificate needs to be included at the appropriate stage.

A police certificate is a statement that you do not have a criminal record. Police certificates are different in each country and territory. They may be called:

• Police certificates,
• Good conduct certificates
• Judicial record extracts

Who needs a police certificate?

In general, all people who are 18 or older need to get a police certificate. Candidates may need a police certificate from any country or territory where they have spent six months or more since the age of 18.

If a candidate needs a police certificate from a country or territory and:

• is currently living there: the police certificate must be issued within six months before the application
• has lived there in the past: the police certificate must be issued after the candidate last lived in that country or territory

If the certificate is in a language other than English or French, the police certificate must be sent along with a translation done by a certified translator.

Process of getting a Police Certificate

In most cases, the candidate must contact the police or government to ask for a certificate. The candidate may have to:

• Provide information or documents, and
• Pay a fee

Medical

If a candidate is applying for permanent residence, he or she must have an immigration medical exam. Immediate family members must also have a medical exam.

The candidate must see certain specified doctors from a panel of physicians. A candidate cannot choose their own doctors for the medical exam.

The panel physician will do a complete medical exam. They may refer the candidate for chest x-rays and laboratory tests. Once the exam is done, the physician will send the results directly to the immigration authorities.

The panel physician does not make the final decision about the medical exam. That decision is made by the relevant authorities. If there is a problem with the medical exam, the candidate will be contacted in writing.

An upfront medical exam is also possible in some cases. Once the medical exam is done, the doctor will provide a document confirming that the medical exam was completed. This can be included with the application.

Documents Required for Medical Screening

A candidate must carry the following for the medical test:

• Proper identification,
• Eyeglasses or contact lenses, if you wear them, and
• Any medical reports or test results that you have regarding previous or existing medical conditions
• The candidate must also carry four recent photographs.
• The candidate must pay fees related to the medical exam.

The medical exam results are valid for 12 months only.

If a candidate wishes for a copy of the medical exam, they can ask the doctor for the same. Medical reports and x-rays for the medical exam become the property of the immigration authorities and are not returned.

How ISA Global Can Help You Immigrate

Profile Assessment

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Our services are initiated after the signing of the agreement which details the relationship between the applicant and the company. The agreement contains the responsibilities of both the applicant and the company, the fees, refund clauses, declarations, and other statutory clauses. This process can take up to a week. In case the applicant has any queries, he or she can contact our team before signing.