hi,

getting  a permanent resident visa  in canada is  a long process which requires sufficient time and process is quite complex you may know at first. at first you need to contact with the nearest canadian embassy  and have to apply for canadian visa process and there will some back ground checking, like medical certificate and criminal record check, you also need to attends interview with the immigration representatives. the visa policy also depends on if you are going for higher study or joining in any Canadian company submitting your professional degree, depends on your application you may need or need not to have the following documents to keep handy until the visa process going.

Originals, copies and official  documents of educational degrees

personal identification documents and/or sponsor letters and relevant information

Sufficient funds to support the applicant for staying the  initial time in Canada

Skills assessment test

Proof of refugee status

Language test(s) results

Other documentation or tests