Immigration PDF Guide
Compress PDF for IRCC Upload
If you are uploading documents for immigration, visa, study permit, work permit, PR, or citizenship applications, your PDF files may need to stay under a specific file size limit. Compressing the PDF can help you prepare your documents before upload.
Need a smaller PDF?
Use PDFAreUs to reduce the size of scanned documents, forms, certificates, and application files.
Compress PDF NowCommon documents people compress
- Passport scans
- Immigration forms
- Proof of funds
- Education documents
- Employment letters
- Marriage or birth certificates
- Combined supporting documents
How to prepare your PDF
- Scan documents clearly.
- Save them as PDF.
- Compress the PDF file online.
- Open the compressed file to confirm everything is readable.
- Upload the final PDF to the required portal.
Important reminder
Always check the official upload instructions on the government or application portal you are using. File limits and document requirements can change, so confirm the latest rules before submitting.
Quality tip
Do not over-compress documents if it makes names, dates, stamps, or signatures difficult to read.