Express Entry Immigration
If you are a skilled worker, Express Entry is one of the easiest- and popular pathways for entering Canada.
Express Entry Programs
There are three main programs within the Express Entry pathway:
Canadian Experience Class
This program has been created for skilled workers that have canadian work experience within the past 3 years.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
This program is ideal for those with any work experience, whether Canadian or foreign.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
This program is for skilled workers who have obtained a qualification for a skilled trade- job offer or certificate of qualification is required.
How can you apply to Express Entry?
Step 1: Confirm your Eligibility
You can confirm your eligibility by completing the form on the website (hyperlink to form), or completing the form on the Canadian Government’s website (hyperlink to form on website). These questions will be based on things like your age, nationality, language ability and education experience.
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Step 2: Check your score
Applicants to Express Entry are ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It is a point-based system used to assess your profile and compare it to the rest of the pool. TO be considered for an invitation, you must score above the minimum points score for your round.
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Step 3: Submit your profile
The Express Entry profile is where you give information about yourself. To fill out the form, you will need information from specific documents. The documents you would need to fill out the form is the following: - A passport or travel document - Language Test results - Proof of work experience - Proof of funds.
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Step 4: Receive an invitation and apply
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Applications that have all the required documentation are often processed in 6 months or less. If you have received an invitation, you have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residence.
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If you are applying to a specific program within Express Entry, you may need the following documents: - Proof of Canadian Education or an Educational Credential Assessment Form (if you are applying to the Federal Skilled Workers Program). - Provincial Nomination - Written Job offer from an employer in Canada - Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory
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Advantages of Express Entry
Faster Processing times
applicants who apply with required documentation may receive
an invitation to permanent residence within 6 months of the application.
Flexibility of location
Candidates who receive an invitation for permanent residence are
able to live in any province or territory in Canada they desire.
Pathway to Citizenship
If you obtain an invitation to permanent residence, you are
eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after a period of a few years.
Increased chance of selection
skilled candidates who desire permanent residence have
a higher chance of receiving an invitation when applying through Express Entry.