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Express Entry System

Rolled out in the year 2015 for the purpose of Immigration to Canada, the Express Entry System attracts foreign nationals wanting to settle here. The program is evaluated by CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada). The express entry system includes applications from programs of the country.

There are no limitations on the number of applicants applying under the Express Entry pool.
Selected applicants will thereby get an option to apply for the Permanent Residence (PR). Many such PR invitation offers are sent each year to selected immigrant. Only top ranking candidates having required skills receive PR.

Applicant Requirement

  • English/ French language proficiency
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Age
  • Fund Support

Eligible Programs

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)Under this minimum single year full time work or an equal amount in part time (1,560 hours total or 30 hours per week) in the last years is required from applicants. Applicants with volunteer work or unpaid internship experiences are NOT eligible to apply.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)Applicants applying under FSTP are considered on their skilled trade experiences and qualifications.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)Here applicants must have 12 months of full time or an equivalent part time skilled work experience in Canada in the last 3 years. Work experience gained under proper authorization is considered an important factor for selection.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Canada’s provinces and territories nominate people with required skills, education and work experience to be part of the express entry.

Candidates with clear requirement as per above mentioned programs are accepted into a pool of candidates for final selection. Candidates without job offer can be supported by Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or can be nominated by any provinces or territory; also applicant can enroll with Canada’s Employment and Social Development Agency to find a job. This will help connect the applicant with suitable employers based in Canada.

Process

An online application undergoes following steps

1. Applicant creates his/her Express Entry profile (Expression of Interest-EOI) mentioning their qualification and skills on the online resume. Next their profile is ranked against others who already applied. Various factors will indicate your selection to be part of the Canadian workforce.

2. Applicants without Canadian job offer registering themselves at the Canada Job Bank site is optional now.

3. If applicant gets selected, then he/she is issued an Invitation to Apply. The applicant must respond within 90 days to that invitation to qualify for PR. After responding to the Invitation to Apply with applying for Permanent Residency, the Permanent Residency Visa is then issued to you within 6 months.

Points Summary for Express Entry Applicant

Basic FactorPoints with Spouse/common-Law PartnerPoints without Spouse/ Common-Law Partner
Age100110
Education140150
Language Proficiency150160
Work Experience7080
Spouse/Common-Law Partner FactorMax. 40 points
Education10
Language Proficiency20
Work Experience10
Skill FactorMax. 100 Points
EducationMax. 50
Strong Language Proficiency with Post-Secondary Degree50
Work experience with Post-Secondary Degree50
Foreign Work ExperienceMax. 50
Strong Language Proficiency with Foreign Work Experience50
Canadian and Foreign Work Experience50
Certificate of Qualification (for trade occupations)Max. 50
Strong Language proficiency with Certificate of Qualification50
Additional FactorMax. 600 Points
Basic Factors + Spouse/Common-law partner factors + Transferability + Additional Points = 1200
Arranged Employment600
PN Nomination600

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

The Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is intended for foreign nationals who want PR status in Canada.

Potential applicants interested to apply to the Federal Skilled Workers Program must first go through the Express Entry system. Where applicants need to complete his/her online Express Entry profile to get into the pool of other applicants.

For employers needing to hire foreign skilled worker under this system, then they must make a job offer in order to get a skilled occupant.
The FSW is evaluated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Base of 100 points is set to see how well the applicant scores to get entry to Canada’s labor market.

Applicant Requirement

The qualification point under FSW is 60.

Language Proficiency28 (24 for first official lang. & 4 for second official lang.)
Education28
Age12
Work Experience15

Benefit of FSW

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) selects a foreign national to have Canadian PR. The applicants are evaluated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) based on their experiences of work and skill.

First, applicants need to complete their online Express Entry profile, to be assorted amongst other pool of applicants.

If employers, are searching for foreign skilled worker then they must make a qualifying job offer listing their desired occupation.

Applicant Requirement

Trade Category

Eligible skilled trade applicable under NOC