Move From Bangladesh to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
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Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Bangladesh who are pursuing permanent residence, study or work opportunities, family reunification or another Canadian immigration pathway. Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and carefully prepared from the beginning.
Our team of licensed Canadian immigration consultants is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and works in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Since 2016, RightWay Canada has assisted 207 clients from Bangladesh and earned multiple industry recognitions, along with a strong reputation reflected in positive client reviews.
Every immigration case is different. We take the time to understand each applicant’s circumstances and goals, assess the available options and provide clear guidance on eligibility, required documents and the steps ahead. Our support goes beyond completing forms, helping applicants approach the process with greater clarity and confidence. Book a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to discuss your individual situation. Information about our services and pricing is available on our fees page.
Bangladesh to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants from Bangladesh do not have additional Bangladesh-specific IRCC forms or special country-specific document requirements for spousal sponsorship. Applications should therefore follow the standard IRCC spousal sponsorship instructions and document checklist, with careful attention to complete identity and civil-status documents, required translations and clear evidence supporting the relationship.
Canada’s spousal sponsorship program allows eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence. IRCC assesses the sponsor’s eligibility, the genuineness of the relationship and the sponsored applicant’s admissibility before making a final decision.
IRCC permanent residence statistics show that 2,575 Bangladeshi citizens were admitted to Canada as sponsored spouses or partners from 2023 through May 2026. This included 840 admissions in 2023, 685 in 2024, 745 in 2025 and 305 from January to May 2026.
Bangladesh to Canada Express Entry
Bangladesh is a notable source country for permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system. From 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, IRCC data shows 6,050 admissions of permanent residents under Express Entry for Bangladesh, reflecting steady interest among skilled workers moving from Bangladesh to Canada.
For applicants in Bangladesh, Express Entry success depends on a complete and well-supported profile. Candidates may need competitive language test results, an Educational Credential Assessment for foreign education, accurate skilled work experience records, and proof of funds where required. Strong English or French results, skilled work experience, and possible provincial nomination options can all affect CRS competitiveness.
A Bangladesh-focused Express Entry strategy should connect the applicant’s education, occupation, work history, language scores, and possible provincial nomination pathways. With the right preparation, applicants from Bangladesh can strengthen their profile, improve their competitiveness, and move through the permanent residence process with greater clarity and confidence.
Bangladesh to Canada PNP
For applicants from Bangladesh, the Provincial Nominee Program can be a useful way to target provinces where their skills and experience match local labour market needs. Instead of relying only on federal selection, the PNP gives provinces and territories a role in choosing candidates who can contribute to their economy and settle in the region.
A Bangladesh-focused application should be built around the province’s requirements, not just the applicant’s general immigration profile. Occupation, education, employment history, language results, job offer, Canadian experience, family ties, and settlement intent can all affect whether a provincial stream is suitable. Strong supporting documents are especially important when proving skilled work experience, credentials, funds, and readiness to live in the nominating province.
Some provincial pathways are connected to Express Entry, while others follow a separate non-Express Entry process. IRCC confirms that an Express Entry provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, giving candidates a much stronger position for an invitation to apply. For applicants from Bangladesh, the right PNP plan should identify suitable provinces early and prepare the application around each stream’s specific requirements.
Bangladesh to Canada Study Permit
Applicants applying for a Canada study permit from Bangladesh must follow the Singapore office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Singapore Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5850, which is used together with the standard Canada study permit checklist.
For Bangladesh applicants, IMM 5850 focuses on legal status, academic records, a study plan, police certificates, proof and sources of funds, supporter information, employment or business documents, and IELTS Academic results where provided.
Required Forms
Bangladesh study permit applicants must follow the Singapore Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist:
Applicants must provide original police certificates for each country or territory where they have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
Applicants who require a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction from local authorities in Singapore will receive further instructions.
Legal Status
Applicants must provide proof of immigration status if they do not live in their country of citizenship.
Required documents may include:
- permanent residence documents
- temporary stay permit
- work permit
- study permit
The document copy must include the issue date and expiry date.
Student Records
Applicants from Bangladesh must provide academic documents and a study plan as listed in the Singapore office checklist.
Required student records include:
- notarized copies of any university or college diploma granted
- transcripts for any university or college program
If the applicant has not yet graduated, they must indicate the expected graduation date and whether they will receive a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Applicants must also provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the accepted program
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in the country of residence or citizenship
- how the program will improve employment opportunities in the country of residence or citizenship
- what ties the applicant has to the country of residence or citizenship
If the applicant has been out of full-time education for more than two years, they must provide a curriculum vitae or resumé.
IELTS Academic test results taken within the last year are highly recommended as proof of language proficiency and meeting the school’s language requirements.
Financial Documents
Bangladesh study permit applicants must provide evidence of accumulated funds showing at least four months of history.
Required financial documents include:
- a copy of a bank book or bank statement showing financial history and account balance for at least the past four months
- a written explanation of the source of funds
- documents supporting the source of funds, where available
Additional asset documents may include:
- stock market or investment accounts
- bonds
- real estate or property documents
- rental income documents
- proof of pension
- business transaction records
These asset documents may support the application, but they should not replace the required bank history and source-of-funds documents.
If clear documentary evidence is not available, the applicant may provide a written explanation.
If the applicant receives funding from a school in Canada or another organization, they must provide an original letter confirming the details of the funding they will receive during each year of the proposed course of study.
Employment Records
Applicants from Bangladesh must provide income or employment evidence for their parents.
Required parent documents include either:
- original employment letters from each parent’s current employer
- income tax documents for the past two years in the parents’ names
Parent employment letters must include:
- employer name and address
- employer telephone number and email
- parent’s date of hire
- parent’s position
- current salary
- bonuses and additional income, if applicable
If either parent owns all or part of a business, the applicant must provide:
- a notarized copy of the business registration or licence showing their share in the business
- business tax assessments for the past two years
- audited financial statements and capital verification reports for the most recent fiscal year
If someone other than the applicant’s parents is providing financial support, the applicant must provide the same financial information for that person.
The applicant must also include:
- a written explanation of why someone other than a parent is providing financial support
- proof of relationship, where applicable
If the applicant is employed, they must provide:
- original employment letters showing the employer’s name, address, telephone number, email, date of hire, position, current salary, bonuses, and additional income
- a notice of assessment or income tax documents for the past two years
Bangladesh to Canada Super Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada Super Visa from Bangladesh must follow the Singapore visa office instructions in addition to the standard Super Visa checklist. These instructions are listed in the Singapore Visa Office Instructions — IMM 5890.
For Bangladesh applicants, IMM 5890 includes Super Visa-specific instructions on the invitation letter from a child or grandchild in Canada, inviter family size and status, proof of the parent or grandparent relationship, income documents, private medical insurance, and direct submission of inviter information to the visa office.
Invitation & Status
Applicants from Bangladesh are assigned to the Singapore Visa Office Instructions:
For a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa, IMM 5890 requires a letter of invitation from the applicant’s child or grandchild residing in Canada.
The invitation letter must indicate the number of people included in the inviter’s family, including:
- spouse
- children
The letter must be accompanied by proof of the inviter’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Relationship Proof
IMM 5890 requires proof of the applicant’s parental relationship to their child or grandchild.
This may include:
- Copy of a birth certificate.
- Copy of a baptismal certificate.
- Another official document naming the applicant as the parent.
Financial Support
IMM 5890 requires one of the following documents to prove that the applicant’s child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut-Off, or LICO, minimum:
- Most recent copy of the Notice of Assessment.
- Most recent copy of the T4 or T1.
- Original letter from employer stating title, job description, hiring date, and salary.
If the child or grandchild does not have a paper copy of the Notice of Assessment, they can view and print tax returns and other personal tax information through the Canada Revenue Agency’s My Account online service.
Medical Insurance
IMM 5890 requires proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company.
The insurance must:
- Be valid for a minimum of one year.
- Cover health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
- Provide minimum coverage of $100,000.
- Be valid for each entry to Canada.
- Be available for review by a port of entry officer.
Inviter Submission
IMM 5890 notes that some inviters may prefer not to provide their personal information directly to the applicant for submission to the visa office.
In this case, the inviter may send their information directly to the visa office by:
- Fax: +65 6854 5874
- Email: Singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
The inviter must include the applicant’s name and date of birth as they appear in the applicant’s passport.
Bangladesh to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Bangladesh must follow the Singapore Visa Office Instructions, IMM 5890, alongside the standard temporary resident visa requirements. IRCC does not publish a separate Bangladesh-only checklist; the Singapore instructions may apply to more than one country.
For Bangladesh applicants, documents not in English or French need certified translations, and residents must submit Family Information Form IMM 5707. The checklist outlines CAN+ eligibility, financial evidence, employment, business, and study documents. It also lists additional requirements for family visits, business or conference travel, returning students or workers, transit, and diplomatic or official passport holders.
Visa Office
IRCC does not publish a separate Bangladesh-only visitor visa checklist.
For visitor visa applications from Bangladesh, the official visa-office document shown through IRCC’s visitor visa flow is the Singapore Visa Office Instructions, IMM 5890 E (02-2018).
These instructions are tied to the Singapore visa office, so they may cover more than one country and are not Bangladesh-only instructions.
Document Rules
The Singapore checklist includes a CAN+ option for some applicants.
If the applicant has travelled to Canada in the last 10 years or currently holds a valid United States nonimmigrant visa and can provide proof, proof of financial support may not be needed.
For other applicants, financial examples include:
- bank statements or bank book covering the past four months
- employment letter
- pay slips
- proof of pension
- business registration
- investments
When someone else funds the trip, applicants may need to include:
- letter signed by the person paying
- photocopy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- bank certificate showing sufficient funds
- explanation of the relationship
- documents dated within three months of the application date
Financial Documents
The Singapore checklist includes a CAN+ option for some applicants.
If the applicant has travelled to Canada in the last 10 years or currently holds a valid United States nonimmigrant visa and can provide proof, proof of financial support may not be needed.
For other applicants, financial examples include:
- bank statements or bank book covering the past four months
- employment letter
- pay slips
- proof of pension
- business registration
- investments
When someone else funds the trip, applicants may need to include:
- letter signed by the person paying
- photocopy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- bank certificate showing sufficient funds
- explanation of the relationship
- documents dated within three months of the application date
Work Documents
The Singapore checklist includes occupation and study-related document items.
For employed applicants, the employer letter should show:
- applicant’s name
- position
- current salary
- date of hire
- approved leave of absence
- employer’s name, address, telephone number, and fax number
For self-employed applicants, examples include:
- business registration showing shares in the business
- business licence
- financial documents, such as profit and loss statement or balance sheet
For students, the checklist points to an original school letter confirming:
- approved absence
- when the student is required to return
For domestic helpers or workers travelling with an employer, examples include:
- copy of work permit
- copy of employer’s identity card or passport
- proof of employer’s employment or business
- employer letter accepting responsibility for trip expenses and return to employment
- employer letter explaining the visit
- itinerary showing the applicant’s name and the employer or family members travelling together
Specific Situations
Some Singapore checklist items depend on the applicant’s situation.
For applicants visiting a friend or family member, examples include:
- letter of invitation and supporting documents from the inviter in Canada
- proof of relationship to the inviter
- copy of the inviter’s citizenship or immigration status document
For business travel, examples include:
- employer letter approving the proposed travel to Canada
- purpose of travel
- applicant’s name, position, salary, and date of hire
- statement showing who will cover trip expenses
- invitation letter from the party in Canada conducting direct business with the applicant
For conference travel, examples include:
- employer letter approving the proposed travel to Canada
- purpose of travel
- applicant’s name, position, salary, and date of hire
- statement showing who will cover trip expenses
- invitation letter from the party in Canada inviting the applicant to the conference
For returning students with a valid study permit, examples include:
- transcript for the program of enrolment
- copy of valid Canadian study permit
- letter from the current school in Canada confirming future enrolment
For short-term, one-term, or summer school students, the checklist points to a letter of acceptance from the Canadian school showing:
- exact tuition amount
- anticipated start and end dates
- latest registration date
For returning workers with a valid work permit, examples include:
- signed letter from the Canadian employer confirming ongoing employment
- employer name, address, telephone number, and email address
- position, salary, and date of hire
- copy of valid Canadian work permit
- Notice of Assessment, Statement of Remuneration Paid, and pay slips for the most recent year of employment in Canada
For transit through Canada, examples include:
- copy of air ticket and travel itinerary
- number of entries into Canada
- dates and times for each entry and exit
- valid visa for the final destination country
- invitation letter from the inviter in the destination country or a letter of intent
For diplomatic and official passport holders, examples include:
- note verbale from the federal or state office
- invitation from the host in Canada
- original passport
