Express Entry information for Brazil applicants
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
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Brazil-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police certificate (Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais) — Federal Police, online, free.
- Apostille via Hague Convention (Brazil signatory).
- Diploma + transcripts apostilled before WES.
- IELTS in São Paulo, Rio, Brasília; CELPIP in São Paulo.
- Dual Brazilian-Canadian citizenship permitted.
Police certificate from Brazil
Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais from Polícia Federal — online, free.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES is standard. Diplomas and transcripts apostilled (Hague) before submission.
VAC locations
- São Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brasília
Embassy / High commission
Embassy of Canada, SES Avenida das Nações, Quadra 803, Lote 16, Brasília.
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