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Immigration to Canada & Australia from Iran
Iranian applicants are strongly represented in engineering, IT, and academia. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Iranian applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from Iran
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Iran
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Iranian applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Iran include engineers, IT professionals, academics & researchers, doctors. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Iran
- Document
- Certificate of no criminal record
- Issued by
- A Police+10 centre, or the Sana online system, which works only inside Iran
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply at the nearest Iranian embassy; the Iranian embassy in Canada is closed
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Iran (page dated 16 March 2026), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Iran has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from Iran — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Iran?
Most skilled applicants from Iran use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Iranian applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Iran applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Iran?
Common occupations among applicants from Iran include engineers, IT professionals, academics & researchers, doctors. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Iran?
IRCC asks for the Certificate of no criminal record. It is issued by a Police+10 centre, or the Sana online system, which works only inside Iran. If you live elsewhere: apply at the nearest Iranian embassy; the Iranian embassy in Canada is closed.
Do engineers from Iran need a CDR for Australia?
Iran has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Iran?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.