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Express Entry
It's crucial to understand that Express Entry isn't an independent immigration program. Instead, it's an online platform designed to oversee Canada's immigration application intake and offer a transparent route to permanent residency. A qualified Express Entry candidate has the privilege to create an Express Entry Profile, provided they meet the program criteria.
This profile remains valid for a period of 12 months, allowing candidates the chance to receive an Invitation to Apply from the Canadian Federal Government or a Letter of Invitation from a interested Canadian province. Once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received, candidates are encouraged to submit an ePR for processing.
The Express Entry covers the following programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
Application Process
While the system may appear straightforward, it's crucial to approach the application process, which includes EE profile registration and ePR submission, with utmost diligence. This ensures the prevention of potential PR refusals, misrepresentation claims, and CRS score recalculations. Before considering this PR pathway for our clients, there are several preparatory steps we must undertake.
- Verify the applicant's eligibility and ensure they meet the requirements of the aforementioned programs.
- Gather all necessary documents to substantiate the information used for determining the CRS score. This step is crucial to prevent potential refusal of the ePR application.
- Create and register the applicant's Express Entry (EE) profile, ensuring an accurate CRS score is allocated. After submission, the system generates a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) based on the provided details. Profiles remain valid for one year.
- Upon receiving an Invitation to Apply, applicants must act promptly. Invitations are issued monthly based on the CRS cut-off score. Once accepted, applicants have 60 days to submit their Permanent Residence application along with all required documents.
- Compile the necessary evidence, documentation, and eligibility verification to ensure the CRS score is accurately applied in the actual e-PR application process. This step is vital for a successful application.
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Express Entry Immigration System
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Selection Factors
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is an Express Entry stream allowing applicants to apply for permanent residency. This program caters to skilled workers with foreign work experience who aspire to make Canada their permanent home.
To qualify for this program, candidates must meet specific criteria regarding skilled work experience, language proficiency, and education. Meeting these minimum requirements is essential for eligibility consideration.
- Age
- Education
- Work Experience
- Whether you have a valid job offer
- English and/or French language skills
- Adaptability
Minimum Requirements
Skilled Work Experience
Your skilled work experience must meet the following criteria:
- It must be in the same type of job (with the same NOC code) as the one you intend to use for your immigration application, which is referred to as your primary occupation.
- It should have been acquired within the last 10 years.
- It must be paid work, meaning you must have received wages or earned commission. Volunteer work or unpaid internships do not qualify.
- You should have a minimum of one year of continuous work, or a total of 1,560 hours (equivalent to 30 hours per week).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Valid language test results obtained within the past 2 years must be submitted.
- A minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 is required in all four language abilities.
Education:
- A verified credential must be provided.
- An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report, obtained for immigration purposes from a recognized organization, is also required.
Proof of Financial Support:
- Applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the financial requirements for both themselves and their family to ensure a successful settlement in Canada.
IMPORTANT:
A crucial point to remember in the Federal Skilled Worker Program is that applicants must achieve a minimum of 67 out of 100 eligibility points to qualify for the Express Entry profile submission.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
The Federal Skilled Trades Program, an EE stream in which applicants can submit their application for permanent residency throgh the Express Entry system.
This program is for skilled workers that possess qualified skilled work experience in the following NOC groups:
- Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades
- Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades
- Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production
- Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
- Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks
- Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers
Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class is a pathway through which applicants can apply for permanent residency via the Express Entry system. Specifically designed for skilled workers with Canadian work experience, this program facilitates their journey towards permanent immigration to Canada.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of full-time work experience within the last three years prior to creating their Express Entry (EE) profile. This experience should be either full-time or an equivalent amount in part-time, and it must have been legally acquired in Canada. Additionally, the work experience can pertain to one or more NOC 0, A, or B jobs.
EDUCATION
While there is no mandatory educational criterion for registering an EE profile under the Canadian Experience Class, obtaining an ECA report from an authorized organization for immigration purposes is highly recommended. This step is crucial for enhancing your CRS score.
Minimum Language Requirements
Candidates are required to achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 5 ("initial intermediate") or 7 ("adequate intermediate proficiency"), depending on the job level, or surpass these benchmarks in order to meet the language proficiency requirement.
| NOC Skill Type or Level | Minimum Level for All Language Abilities (English) | Minimum Level for All Four Language Abilities (French) |
|---|---|---|
| NOC 0 or A | CLB 7 | NCLC 7 |
| NOC B | CLB 5 | NCLC 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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