Express Entry is a premier Canadian immigration pathway that draws over 100,000 skilled workers to Canada each year. This electronic system efficiently manages applications for skilled professionals aspiring to become Canadian permanent residents.
Here’s
how
Express
Entry
works:
1: Create an Online Profile: Submit your profile to the federal government to determine your eligibility for Express Entry-managed programs.
2: Eligibility and Ranking: Eligible candidates are entered into the Express Entry pool and ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS score considers various factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
3: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Provinces and territories use Express Entry to select candidates for their PNPs, addressing specific labor market needs.
4: Job Market Access: Employers can find skilled immigrants through the Canada Job Bank and other relevant provincial or territorial resources.
Express Entry Programs:
1: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Requirements:
-Minimum one year of full-time skilled work experience in the past decade.
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Intermediate or higher language proficiency in English or French.
- For those educated outside Canada, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is needed along with meeting the FSWP’s work, language, and education requirements.
2: Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Eligibility Criteria:
- At least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade in the last five years.
- A full-time job offer in Canada for at least one year or a certificate of qualification from a Canadian authority.
- Meet language proficiency standards.
3: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Requirements:
- Minimum one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years.
- Meet language proficiency standards.
Steps to Apply:
- Determine your eligibility for Express Entry.
- Complete language testing and obtain an ECA.
- Submit your online Express Entry profile.
- Await an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
- Submit your Application for Permanent Residence, including medical exams and police certificates.
- Provide biometrics when requested by IRCC.
- Await the final decision on your application.
FAQs:
Do I need a job offer to apply for Express Entry?
No, a job offer is not required, though it can boost your CRS score.
Can I include my family in my Express Entry application?
Yes, you can include your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, and their dependents.
How can I improve my CRS score?
Enhance your language test results, obtain more education or work experience, or consider having your spouse as the principal applicant.
What makes a job offer valid under Express Entry?
A valid job offer must be full-time, skilled (NOC 0, A, or B), and recent. It may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), although some are exempt.
How can you confirm if a job offer is valid?
Book a consultation with Can Heaven Immigration Inc. to verify the validity your job offer and get expert advice on your Express Entry application.
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