Canada · for applicants from Nigeria
Federal economic PR program for skilled workers with foreign work experience. You must first pass the 67-point FSW eligibility grid to enter the Express Entry pool, then you are ranked by the separate CRS score against everyone else. Highest CRS scores get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Rules last verified: 20 August 2026 · by Beatrice B
Embassy processing
About 6 months once ITA + complete application submitted
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£859
≈ ₦1,565,098
Misrepresentation of work experience
Reference letters do not match NOC duties, or duties look inflated.
Fix: Use detailed letters matching the NOC main duties exactly; include hours, pay, dates.
Funds not genuinely available
Proof of funds borrowed or not accessible.
Fix: Show stable, unencumbered funds held over time; do not use loans.
ECA / education mismatch
Education points claimed without a valid ECA.
Fix: Obtain an ECA from a designated organization before claiming points.
Language results expired
Test older than 2 years at submission.
Fix: Keep a valid test result throughout pool time; re-sit if near expiry.
Required
Valid passport
When: "all"
Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF/TCF, within 2 yrs)
When: "all"
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
When: "foreign education"
Reference/employment letters proving skilled experience
When: "all"
Proof of funds
When: "unless exempt"
Police certificates
When: "all (each country lived 6+ months)"
Upfront medical exam (IME)
When: "all"
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
About 6 months once ITA + complete application submitted
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
PR application processing fee
£507
₦923,754
Right of Permanent Residence fee
£307
₦559,354
Biometrics
£45
₦81,990
Total government fees
~£859
≈ ₦1,565,098
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1,822 NGN · 16 September 2026. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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