Pre - req:

Check if you are eligible to apply under express entry here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-en
try/become-candidate/eligibility.html

Check your crs [comprehensive ranking score] score by using this calculator here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

Check the express entry draw [previous cutoff] . https://moving2canada.com/express-entry-draw/

Follow these steps:

1. Book your Ielts General test here: [$235]

https://www.ielts.org/book-a-test/ielts/united%20states%20of%20america/san-francisco/ilsc-san-f
rancisco

Try to get 8 or 8.5 band with 8 in listening for sure, it increases your points

2. Order your SJSU transcripts online . [$2.25 or $22.5 for express delivery]
http://www.sjsu.edu/registrar/students/transcripts/Notes-for-online-orders/index.html

[Actually, I would suggest to do this ASAP as this is req for WES ECA evaluation for IRCC
canada. You will be receiving a sealed envelope - DO NOT OPEN]

NOTE: Only highest level of degree should be evaluated, for most cases. It is good to check if you
are getting more points by checking this:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=991&top=29

3. Goto : https://www.wes.org/ . [$185]

Create a profile. We need to get ECA IRCC done. Select that option and once you get WES num,
make note of it. Documents required are "sealed" envelope transcripts to be sent to an address.
Follow the steps provided.

4. Once you have your ielts result and ECA # , create an express entry profile for Canada
Immigration: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp
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5. For Police clearance certi / background check [This process takes 60-90 days, so
make sure you do it as soon as you get your invitation to apply / ITA or once you feel like the crs
cutoff is close to your score]

Download the form here: https://forms.fbi.gov/identity-history-summary-checks-review

Download the credit card payment form here:

https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/idhsc-credit-card-payment-form.pdf . [Also, you can
pay it via money order, but this will save you time]

Get your finger print card : walk-in at our Sheriff's Office Headquarters location at 55 W.
Younger Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. When you enter the building, go to the Records
Division on the right. This location is open 24/7 for ink fingerprint cards.
The fee is $20.00 per card. This was fast and took me just 20-30 minutes to get it. Else,
visit this website for more details:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/sheriff/Pages/applicants.aspx

Send the application form, credit card form or money order and fingerprint card to:

FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services Division – Summary Request

1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306
U.S.A

If you have made your decision for Canada, I would suggest get your sealed university transcripts
and book your ielts general test date asap.

After finishing these steps, be patient !

Wait for your ITA and I will update you with next steps shortly.

.... To be continued ....

Thanks,
 Parth

NOTE: There might be a better way to get you your Canadian PR, do your own research if
unsure of what I have shared, do not take it as the only steps to follow. Also, this document is
up-to-date to the best of my knowledge, I could be wrong somewhere so please double check.
Cheers !