Feature · AI for All · Checklists
Know exactly what
to gather - before
you even start
No more generic government PDFs with 40 items that may or may not apply to you. GetNorthPath's
document checklist feature builds a personalised, step-by-step list from your pathway, nationality, institution,
and deadline, and keeps it updated as you go, so immigration feels accessible from day one. Free DIY tools help
you gather and prepare files while you wait for the full platform.
Pathway-specific items
Nationality-aware requirements
Live status as you upload
Pathway-aware list
getnorthpath.com/portal - Document Checklist
Identity & Travel3 / 3
Passport - all pages, valid 6+ months past study end
Pass
2 passport-size photos - white background, 35×45mm
Pass
Digital photo -
IRCC specs, under 4MB
Academic2 / 3
UofT Acceptance Letter (LOA)
Pass
IELTS - 7.5 overall, valid within 2 years
7.5
!
Official transcripts - all degrees, sealed Upload attested copy from IIT
Bombay
Needed
Financial1 / 3
!
Bank statement - last 6 months, 1.1M+ balance Current statement is 91 days old -
re-upload required
Expired
GIC - Scotiabank Student GIC recommended for Indian applicants AI added based on your nationality
· $20,635 CAD minimum
AI-added
Sponsor letter (if applicable) - signed, with income proof
To do
The problem
Generic checklists set you up to fail.
The IRCC website lists documents in broad
categories. Your college admissions office gives you a PDF with 40 items - half of which don't apply to you.
Reddit threads contradict each other depending on which country and which year someone applied.
The result? Applicants show up with the wrong
documents, missing documents, or expired documents - and find out only when their application is rejected or
held for additional review weeks later.
GetNorthPath's AI generates your checklist from your actual
profile: your pathway, nationality, institution, program start date, family composition, and financial
situation. It then updates every item the moment you upload a document - so you always know exactly where
you stand.
Generic checklist
40 items, most irrelevant to your situation
No guidance on what "valid" or "current" means per document
You discover missing items at the last minute
No confirmation your documents actually pass
GetNorthPath
AI-generated list tailored to your pathway & nationality
Specific requirements per item (date ranges, formats, amounts)
Live status updates the moment each doc is uploaded
AI validates every document against checklist criteria
Under the hood
How your checklist is generated
The moment you
complete your initial profile, four things happen - within seconds.
1
Profile intake
You answer 8 questions: pathway, nationality,
institution, program start, family status, finances. Takes under 3 minutes.
AI generates list
AI cross-references your profile against IRCC
requirements, country-specific rules, and your institution's accepted evidence types.
3
File check
Your assigned the GetNorthPath team reviews and confirms the
AI-generated list - adding items specific to your personal circumstances if needed.
4
Live as you upload
Each item turns green, amber, or red the moment you
upload. Expired or failing docs are flagged immediately with a plain-language fix.
The list updates automatically as your application progresses
If your circumstances change - for example, you add a
spouse as a co-applicant, or switch from a 1-year to a 2-year program - the checklist recalculates
immediately and flags any newly required documents in your checklist.
Supported pathways
A personalised list for every Canadian immigration pathway
GetNorthPath generates checklist templates for each pathway - then personalises every item
to your specific situation. The nationality layer alone adds 50+ conditional items that generic checklists miss.
Study Permit
DLI acceptance letter, IELTS/CELPIP, financial proof, GIC (country-specific), transcripts,
statement of purpose, custodian (if under 18).
14–18 items depending on nationality
LMIA or LMIA-exempt offer letter, job description, employer support letter, educational
credentials, police certificate (country-specific).
12–16 items depending on stream
ECA, IELTS, police certificates (all countries lived in 6+ months), funds proof, employment
records, reference letters, status docs.
18–24 items depending on profile
Provincial EOI documents, employer offer (stream-specific), settlement funds, language
proof, provincial nomination certificate.
15–20 items depending on province
Sponsor proof of status, relationship evidence, marriage certificate (translated),
co-habitation proof, financial undertaking forms.
16–22 items depending on relationship
Explanation letter, evidence of circumstances, previous status documents, proof of
compliance, updated financial evidence.
10–14 items depending on case
Dashboard feature
The nationality layer - requirements IRCC doesn't publish clearly
Financial Requirements · India CanadaAI-added
GIC required for Indian
applicantsIndian study permit applicants are strongly recommended to show a Scotiabank or CIBC
Student GIC as part of financial proof. The GIC must be $20,635 CAD minimum and opened before applying.
Scotiabank Student GIC - $20,635 CAD minimum AI-added · Required for Indian
nationals · Not on IRCC generic checklist
AI-added
Foreign asset declaration letter from bank AI-added · Typically requested
for Indian applicants in visa office review
AI-added
Bank statement - 6 months, 1.1M+ balance
Pass
Sponsor letter + sponsor's ITR (last 2 years)
To
do
Items IRCC doesn't list - but visa officers expect
Many requirements are informal conventions that experienced applicants learn but generic checklists miss
entirely. GetNorthPath's AI is trained on real pathway patterns to surface these country-specific items
automatically.
Indian applicants: GIC recommendation, foreign asset declaration, ITR for sponsor
Nigerian applicants: additional financial scrutiny - 12-month bank history instead of 6
Chinese applicants: notarised document translations, household registration (hukou)
Brazilian applicants: CPF number, PF statements, translation requirements
All countries: police certificate requirements vary by countries lived in - AI
calculates this for you
Pathway-aware, not just AI-generated
Every AI-added country-specific item is reviewed by you before
your checklist is finalised. The AI catches it - the tools confirms it.
Dashboard feature
Live status - every item updates the moment you upload
Checklist · Live validationUpdated 12 seconds ago
Passport validated · 12 seconds ago
All pages present · Valid until Mar 2031 · Name match
UofT Acceptance Letter
Pass · AI
IELTS Certificate · 7.5 band
7.5 · AI
!
Bank Statement 91 days
old - must be within 90 · Please re-upload
Expired
Police Certificate Required for all countries lived in 6+ months
since age 18
Missing
Scotiabank GIC Confirmation AI-added for Indian nationals · Not yet
uploaded
Needed
Upload once - know the result in under 10 seconds
The AI Document Validator reads each file the moment it lands in your portal. It checks it against the
specific requirements for that checklist item - not just "is it a bank statement" but "is it within 90 days,
does it show the right account holder, is the balance sufficient."
pass - document meets all
requirements for this item
flag -
document present but a specific criterion fails (expiry, name mismatch,
low balance)
missing - item not yet
uploaded, or AI could not read the file
AI-added -
item added by AI based on your profile, not present in standard
IRCC list
Every flag includes a plain-language explanation of exactly what needs to change
Dashboard feature
Deadline-aware ordering - most urgent items surface first
Priority View · 32 days to deadline3 urgent
Urgent - action required
!
Bank statement re-upload 91 days old · Takes 1–3 days from bank · Order
now
Day 1
Police certificate (India) PassportSeva processing: 7–15 days · Apply
immediately
Day 1
!
Official transcripts from IIT Bombay Postal delivery can take 5–10 days · Request
today
Day 1–2
In hand or ready
Passport · UofT LOA · IELTS
Done
Some documents take 2 weeks to get. The checklist tells you that.
Police certificates from certain countries take up to 15 days. Official transcripts via post can take a
week. Your GIC needs to be opened and confirmed before applying. Most applicants find this out too late.
AI estimates processing time for each document based on your issuing country and
institution
"Priority view" reorders your checklist by urgency - longest lead-time items surface
first
Deadline countdown is integrated - if you have 30 days left and a document takes 14,
it's flagged critical
Your dashboard flags urgent items that remain unresolved 7 days
before submission target
Your data
Your documents - private, encrypted, yours
Every document you upload to your checklist is handled with the same encryption and privacy
principles as your full portal.
AES-256 at rest
Every document file is encrypted the moment it lands
on GetNorthPath servers. Even staff cannot access your files outside of the documented review process.
Private workspace access
Only your assigned the GetNorthPath team can view your
documents. No other client, partner, or third party has access - your immigration file is fully siloed.
No training on your data
Your uploaded documents are never used to train AI
models. The Document Validator processes your files in a sandboxed environment and retains no learning from
individual files.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How does the AI know which documents I need?
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At the start of your application you complete an 8-question intake (pathway, nationality,
institution, program start, family status, finances, etc.). GetNorthPath's AI cross-references your answers
against IRCC program requirements, country-specific visa office conventions, and your institution's documented
evidence standards. You then review and confirms the generated list before you start
uploading.
What if my situation changes after the checklist is generated?
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The checklist recalculates automatically. If you add a spouse as a co-applicant, change your
program duration, update your financial situation, or move to a different pathway, the AI re-evaluates every
item and flags any new requirements for you immediately. You don't need to manually
re-request an update.
Can I see the checklist before I pay?
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You can see a sample checklist for your pathway on this page and during the free tools
call. The fully personalised, AI-generated checklist tied to your specific profile is generated after payment
and portal setup - typically within 24 hours of the GetNorthPath team activating your portal.
What does "AI-added" mean on a checklist item?
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AI-added items (shown with the purple badge) are documents that IRCC does not explicitly
list on their public checklist but that visa officers in your specific visa processing post have historically
requested - or that GetNorthPath know are expected for applicants from your country. Examples
include the Scotiabank GIC for Indian study permit applicants, or a foreign asset declaration letter for
certain nationalities. All AI-added items are reviewed and confirmed by you before your checklist
is finalised.
How long does document validation take?
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For standard document types - passports, IELTS/CELPIP certificates, bank statements,
acceptance letters, degree certificates, police certificates - validation results appear within 10 seconds of
your upload completing. More unusual document formats may take up to 60 seconds. If the AI cannot validate a
document automatically, it flags it for manual free AI tools and notifies you.
Document Checklist - AI-Personalised Lists · Pathway-specific · Nationality-aware · Live validation · free