The Ultimate Guide To Canada's Express Entry Program

Sosaan Immigration is your one-stop resource for navigating the complexities of the Canadian immigration system. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating an Express Entry profile, including eligibility criteria and the different streams available. By streamlining your pathway to Canadian permanent residency, you can unlock a world of opportunities and build a brighter future for yourself and your family. Our experienced Canadian immigration consultant is here to guide you every step of the way, providing expert advice and support to ensure a smooth and successful application process. Let us help you turn your Canadian dream into a reality.

Streamlining Your Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency

Are you looking to immigrate to Canada? The Express Entry program is a popular pathway to permanent residency in Canada. It is a point-based system that ranks skilled workers based on their qualifications and work experience. Let's take a closer look at what the Express Entry program is, its benefits, eligibility criteria, different streams available, how to create an Express Entry profile, the application process, and how candidates are selected from the Express Entry pool.

The Following 3 immigration programs are managed under the Express Entry program:

  • ✔ Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • ✔ Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  • ✔ Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • The Federal Skilled Worker Program is for skilled workers who have experience in managerial, professional, or technical/skilled trades.
  • The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled trades workers who want to become permanent residents.
  • The Canadian Experience Class is for those who have worked in Canada and want to become permanent residents.

Our Expert Answers To Express Entry Program Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Express Entry program and what are its benefits?

The Express Entry program is an online immigration application system that selects skilled workers to come to Canada based on their qualifications, skills, and work experience. It is designed to process applications faster and more efficiently than the previous immigration systems. The benefits of the Express Entry program includes a faster processing time, greater transparency, and flexibility for both applicants and the Canadian government.

  • Eligibility criteria for the Express Entry program?

    To be eligible for the Express Entry program, applicants must meet the minimum requirements for one of the three economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class. These requirements include language proficiency, education, and work experience.

  • How do I create an Express Entry profile?

    To create an Express Entry profile, you must first determine if you are eligible for one of the three economic immigration programs. Then, you must create an online profile and provide information about your language proficiency, education, work experience, and other details. Based on your profile, you will receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which ranks you against other applicants in the Express Entry pool.

  • Application Process for Express Entry?

    After creating an Express Entry profile, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if you are one of the highest-ranked applicants in the pool. You will then have 60 days to submit a complete application, including supporting documents and fees. If your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and become a permanent resident of Canada.

  • How are candidates selected from the Express Entry pool?

    Candidates are selected from the Express Entry pool based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The CRS score is based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. The highest-ranked candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Express Entry is the Canadian federal government’s top immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers. It is an on-line system used to manage immigration applications from foreign skilled workers who are wanting to become permanent residents of Canada.

There are currently 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry. Below are the eligibility criteria for each program:

Eligibility Criteria Canadian Experience
Class		 Federal Skilled Worker
Program		 Federal Skilled Trades
Program
Language Skills

English or French skills

  • CLB 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 occupations
  • CLB 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 occupations

English or French skills

  • CLB 7

English or French skills

  • CLB 5 for speaking and listening
  • CLB 4 for reading and writing
Type/Level of work experience

Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories:

  • TEER 0
  • TEER 1
  • TEER 2
  • TEER 3

Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories:

  • TEER 0
  • TEER 1
  • TEER 2
  • TEER 3

Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:

  • Major group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, excluding Sub-Major group 726, transportation officers and controllers
  • Major group 73, general trades
  • Major group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture, and related production
  • Major group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production
  • Major group 92, processing, manufacturing, and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers
  • Major group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly inspectors excluding Sub-Major group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
  • Minor group 6320, cooks, butchers, and bakers
  • Unit group 62200, chefs
Amount of work experience One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation) Two years within the last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work)
Job Offer Not required Not required but you can get more points for having a valid job offer

Required:

  • A valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
  • A certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
 
Education Not required Secondary education required. You can get more points for your post-secondary education Not required
  • TEER 0: Management Occupations
  • Teer 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree
  • Teer 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or supervisory occupations
  • TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the job-training

You must submit an Express Entry on-line profile where you give information about yourself, such as skills, work experience, language ability, education, etc. Once you submit an on-line profile, the federal government determines if you are eligible. Eligible candidates are accepted into the Express Entry pool and are ranked according to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) which is a points-based system used by the government to assess and rank candidates in the Express Entry pool. The CRS score is based on your age, education, work experience, language skills as well as other factors.

Approximately every two weeks, the Canadian Government selects the highest scoring candidates from the Express Entry pool and provides them with an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence. If you are invited to apply, you will have 60 days to submit your application. Currently, the processing time to finalize applications is approximately 6 months. If you do not get invited within twelve months of having an on-line profile, you may re-enter the pool, providing you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

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