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Canada
Accountant Visa Route
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Accounting is well-represented in Express Entry; CPA Canada reciprocal agreements help credential recognition.
Easy
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Minimum Salary
CA$72,000
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Processing Time
16–26 weeks
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Path to PR
Immediate PR
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Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
CLB 7
Eligibility requirements
- 1Degree in accounting, finance or business
- 2Membership in a recognised professional accounting body (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent)
- 3CLB 7 language proficiency
- 4Minimum 1 year skilled work experience
- 5ECA for overseas degree
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- IELTS/CELPIP results
- ECA report
- Accounting degree and transcripts
- Professional body membership certificate
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearance
- Proof of settlement funds
Step-by-step process
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Obtain ECA from WES for your accounting degree
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Complete IELTS/CELPIP at CLB 7+
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Explore CPA Canada mutual recognition agreement for your existing qualification
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Create Express Entry profile
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Receive ITA and submit PR application within 60 days
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Complete biometrics and medical exam
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Canada immigration authority.
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