Express Entry to Canada is a way to permanent residence there. It is a system for the Government of Canada to manage applications for permanent residence. It assesses and selects skilled immigrants who can contribute to the Canadian economy. To be eligible for this program, individuals must create an online profile and be accepted into this entry program pool. Candidates are then ranked based on a points system, which considers factors such as age, education, work experience, and language skills. The highest-ranked candidates can apply for permanent residence through regular draws from the pool. It is a fast and efficient way for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and contribute to economic growth.
As we explained, it is a system used by the Government of Canada to manage applications for permanent residence. It is a fast and efficient way for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and contribute to economic growth.
To fulfill EE Canada requirements, individuals must meet the following:
1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Have a valid job offer or be a skilled worker with the necessary experience to qualify for a skilled occupation in Canada
3. Meet the language requirements for your skilled occupation
4. Have the necessary education, training, or work experience to meet the requirements of your skilled occupation
5. Meet the necessary medical, security, and other requirements
6. Have enough money to support yourself and your family when you arrive in Canada
It is important to note that the specific requirements for the program can vary depending on the program you are applying for and the specific occupation you hope to work in.
Consult us for more detailed information on the requirements for easy, fast entry to Canada.
The entry program profile is valid for almost one year. Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence can expect their applications to be processed by the Government of Canada within six months. Once a complete application for permanent residence is received, the processing time is tracked until a decision is made on the application. If candidates do not receive an ITA within a year of creating their Entry profile for Canada and still meet the requirements, they can easily resubmit their profile.
The Canadian government holds draws approximately every two weeks, during which the lowest-ranking candidate who receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence must meet a certain Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. An electronic Application for Permanent Residence (PR) must be completed and submitted within 60 days of receiving the ITA. You can use an express entry points calculator to determine your CRS score and see if you may be eligible to receive an ITA. This tool allows you to input your personal and professional information and see how many points you may be awarded based on the CRS criteria..
It is the quickest route for foreign nationals seeking residency in Canada. On average, the express entry to Canada procedure can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months. When the IRCC gets your entire application, the processing period begins. It ends when they make a decision.
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Eligibility to apply as a Federal Skilled Worker (Express Entry)
This program has minimum requirements for:
1. Skilled Work Experience
2. Language Ability
3. Education
You must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible.
If you meet all the minimum requirements, we’ll then assess your application based on:
Age : 12 Points
Education : 25 points
Work Experience : 15 points
Arranged Employment : 10 points
Proficiency in official languages : 28 points
Adaptability : 10 points
Total Points: 100
Current Pass Points: 67
These factors are part of a 100-point grid used to assess eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. You earn points for how well you do in each of the 6 factors.
The current pass mark is 67 points.
Skilled work experience means you’ve worked in 1 of these National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:
Managerial jobs (skill type 0)
Professional jobs (skill level A)
Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B)
You must show that while working in your primary occupation you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.
Your skilled work experience must be:
In the same type of job (have the same NOC) as the job you want to use for your immigration application (called your primary occupation)
Within the last 10 years
Paid Work (This means you must have been paid wages or earned commission. Volunteer work or unpaid internships don’t count.)
At least 1 year of continuous work or 1,560 hours total (30 hours per week). You can meet this in a few different ways:
Full-time at 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
Equal amount in part-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
Full-time at more than 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
Take approved language tests in English or French
Get a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all 4 abilities
Enter the test results in your Express Entry profile
Your language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence.
If you went to school in Canada, you must have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Secondary (high school) or
Post-secondary school
If you have foreign education, you must have:
A completed credential, and
An Educational Credential Assessment report from an approved agency showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Secondary (high school) or
Post-secondary school
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada, unless you:
Are currently able to legally work in Canada
Have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
To be eligible, you must:
Meet the required language levels for each language ability
Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you applytability
Meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification
Have a
Valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
Certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
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
The major NOC groups are subdivided into different occupations, and they are all skill type B.
You must show that you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.
If you do not show that your experience meets the description in the NOC, we won’t accept your application.
There is no education requirement for the Federal Skilled Trades Program. But, if you want to improve your rank in the Express Entry pool, there are 2 ways you can do this.
If you went to school in Canada, you can get points for a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian
Secondary (high school)
Post-secondary school
If you have foreign education, you can get points for
A completed foreign credential and
An Educational Credential Assessment report from an approved agency showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Meet the minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for speaking and listening, and Canadian Language Benchmark 4 for reading and writing
Your language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence.
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada, unless you
Are currently able to legally work in Canada and
Have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada
The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents.
To be eligible, you must:
Meet the required language levels for each language ability
Have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply. The work experience must be:
Full-time or
An equal amount in part-time
Have gained your work experience by working in Canada legally
According to the Canadian National Occupational Classification, skilled work experience means:
Managerial jobs (skill level 0)
Professional jobs (skill type A)
Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill type B)
Your work experience can be in 1 or more NOC 0, A or B jobs.
There is no education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class.
If you went to school in Canada, you can get points for a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Secondary (high school) or
Post-secondary school
If you have foreign education, you can get points for:
A completed foreign credential, and
An Educational Credential Assessment report from an approved agency showing that your education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
Meet the minimum language level of:
Canadian Language Benchmark 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs or
Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for NOC B jobs
Describe the test results in your Express Entry profile