EXPRESS ENTRY CANADA
January 2015 saw Immigration Canada put into motion an electronic system known as Express Entry which serves as a means for skilled workers to transition into becoming permanent residents. Express entry manages 3 Canada immigration programs (Federal skilled worker, Federal skilled trades and Canadian experience class programs) that cater for skilled workers.
In order to qualify to apply for any of these Canadian immigration programs, there are express entry requirements that need to be satisfied before immigration to Canada can be facilitated such as education, admissibility, proof of fund, language proficiency, adequate work experience, application fees, document provision and many more that are hinged to this success are discussed below.
Express entry programs in Canada
Express entry guidelines
Checklist for express entry
Express entry eligibility check
NOC for express entry
Applying for express entry
How to fill express entry profile
Fee for express entry
Documents for express entry
Express entry medical exam
Proof of funds for express entry
In order to qualify to apply for any of these Canadian immigration programs, there are express entry requirements that need to be satisfied before immigration to Canada can be facilitated such as education, admissibility, proof of fund, language proficiency, adequate work experience, application fees, document provision and many more that are hinged to this success are discussed below.
Express entry programs in Canada
Express entry guidelines
Checklist for express entry
Express entry eligibility check
NOC for express entry
Applying for express entry
How to fill express entry profile
Fee for express entry
Documents for express entry
Express entry medical exam
Proof of funds for express entry
EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAMS IN CANADA
The express entry programs in Canada are still operational and allows for foreign workers to immigrate to Canada on work visa for work and those already in Canada gain work experience, and both categories of workers are able to progress to obtain permanent residence after gaining some years of work experience alongside other requisites. There are 3 express entry programs;
EXPRESS ENTRY GUIDELINES
Express entry application process is one that takes place by going through a systemic set of general rules if strictly adhered to could improve your chances of immigrating to Canada under one of the three programs managed through express entry.
Rule 1. Find out if you are eligible for any of the three programs managed through express entry. This is done by answering a few short and quick questions or by going through each of the programs to see if you meet their requirements to apply.
Rule 2. If you are deemed to be eligible, it is advisable to get an estimate of your comprehensive ranking system(CRS) score before you progress to submit an express entry profile especially if your are curious about what your score might be to see if you stand a chance, and more importantly will be to ensure that your score is above the minimum for your rounds of invitation that way you are rest assured you atleast stand a chance.
Check your CRS score here.
Rule 3. If your CRS score estimate looks good, this will be a good time to start gathering all the requisite documents for your express entry profile submission. Jut for the express entry profile submission the documents that need to be made available are;
Rule 4. With estimated CRS score being above the minimum requirement, it is time to submit an express entry profile by filling out an online form. Assuming eligibility is met, you will be placed in the pool with other eligible candidates, provided your CRS score and ranked based on certain selection factors. If you are among the top ranking candidates you will be sent an invitation to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Rule 1. Find out if you are eligible for any of the three programs managed through express entry. This is done by answering a few short and quick questions or by going through each of the programs to see if you meet their requirements to apply.
Rule 2. If you are deemed to be eligible, it is advisable to get an estimate of your comprehensive ranking system(CRS) score before you progress to submit an express entry profile especially if your are curious about what your score might be to see if you stand a chance, and more importantly will be to ensure that your score is above the minimum for your rounds of invitation that way you are rest assured you atleast stand a chance.
Check your CRS score here.
Rule 3. If your CRS score estimate looks good, this will be a good time to start gathering all the requisite documents for your express entry profile submission. Jut for the express entry profile submission the documents that need to be made available are;
- Any educational certifications either obtained in Canada or abroad. For educational qualifications obtained abroad, they need to be converted to Canada's educational standard by providing an educational credential assessment (ECA) report.
- Language test results for English or French or both
- Proof of funds
- provincial nimination f available
- Job offer letter from from a Canadian employer if available, trade certification from a province or territory in Canada or proof of work experience
Rule 4. With estimated CRS score being above the minimum requirement, it is time to submit an express entry profile by filling out an online form. Assuming eligibility is met, you will be placed in the pool with other eligible candidates, provided your CRS score and ranked based on certain selection factors. If you are among the top ranking candidates you will be sent an invitation to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada.
EXPRESS ENTRY CHECKLIST
To immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker under the express entry system, certain criteria need to be met. This is a checklist for express entry of all that needs to be done inorder to ascertain a complete and successful express entry submission;
- Check for eligibility by answering a few questions and earning points from selection factors and comprehensive ranking system
- Obtain a generated "personal reference code"
- Prepare the requisite documents like travel documents, results of language test, proof of education, job offer letter or proof of work experience, proof of funds, birth certificate, police certificate, medical exam results, marriage certificate
- Create and submit an express entry profile online in 60 days
- Get invitation to apply for permanent residence and apply within 60 days of receiving the invitation or decline the invitation.
EXPRESS ENTRY ELIGIBILITY
Express entry is a pathway that could lead to obtaining the status of permanent residency in Canada but before application is commenced, it is a requisite to carry out an express entry eligibility check by filling out a quick form to ascertain suitability for express entry program. In checking for eligibility, certain selection criteria need to be satisfied before an express entry profile is submitted which could facilitate an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
Province of choice. You have the option of selecting a province you believe you could likely settle in when you finally are ready to immigrate to Canada. This section is key to progressing to the next stage of the process.
Language proficiency result. An English language or French language result needs to be filled into the from to determine if the applicant qualifies. The better the result the better the chances of scoring high and getting invitation to apply. There are four acceptable tests that can be completed; IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, and TCF
Work experience. It is important to have skilled work experience from a foreign country or Canadian work experience for at least 1 year in NOC levels A, B, or 0 as well as haven worked full time or its equivalent in part time work.
Age. The younger in age the better because points obtained for age reduce as age increases. This is so as to be able to secure a your workforce tha can contribute for to the economy for as long as possible.
Nationality. A as foreign national desiring to immigrate to Canada, it is only right that you declare your nationality by providing a travel document like a passport as this provides a solid means of identification.
Education. Every applicant needs to declare their level of education as points are awarded based on different levels of education ranging from high school to PhD and also if any trades certifications had be acquired, they could be included to rack up some points too.
The 3 different programs under express entry; Federal skilled worker, Federal skilled trades and Canadian experience class, have their specific requisites for qualification and these need to be met before consideration and progress into the next stage is possible.
Province of choice. You have the option of selecting a province you believe you could likely settle in when you finally are ready to immigrate to Canada. This section is key to progressing to the next stage of the process.
Language proficiency result. An English language or French language result needs to be filled into the from to determine if the applicant qualifies. The better the result the better the chances of scoring high and getting invitation to apply. There are four acceptable tests that can be completed; IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, and TCF
Work experience. It is important to have skilled work experience from a foreign country or Canadian work experience for at least 1 year in NOC levels A, B, or 0 as well as haven worked full time or its equivalent in part time work.
Age. The younger in age the better because points obtained for age reduce as age increases. This is so as to be able to secure a your workforce tha can contribute for to the economy for as long as possible.
Nationality. A as foreign national desiring to immigrate to Canada, it is only right that you declare your nationality by providing a travel document like a passport as this provides a solid means of identification.
Education. Every applicant needs to declare their level of education as points are awarded based on different levels of education ranging from high school to PhD and also if any trades certifications had be acquired, they could be included to rack up some points too.
The 3 different programs under express entry; Federal skilled worker, Federal skilled trades and Canadian experience class, have their specific requisites for qualification and these need to be met before consideration and progress into the next stage is possible.
EXPRESS ENTRY: NOC
National Occupation Classification (NOC) is the system by which occupations are described in Canada, it is a system used for job classification. Since express entry manages three programs, let's take a look at what NOCs are relevant to the respective express entry programs.
Federal Skilled Worker Program: NOC skill type 0 or skill level A or skill level B
Federal Skilled Trades Program: NOC skill level B
Canadian Experience Class: NOC skill type 0 or skill level A or skill level B
NOC skill type 0 are Management Jobs
NOC skill level A are professional jobs that require a university degree
NOC skill level B are skilled trades or technical jobs that require apprenticeship or a diploma
Find out what NOC type or level your current/past occupation(s) belong(s) on the NOC website
Federal Skilled Worker Program: NOC skill type 0 or skill level A or skill level B
Federal Skilled Trades Program: NOC skill level B
Canadian Experience Class: NOC skill type 0 or skill level A or skill level B
NOC skill type 0 are Management Jobs
NOC skill level A are professional jobs that require a university degree
NOC skill level B are skilled trades or technical jobs that require apprenticeship or a diploma
Find out what NOC type or level your current/past occupation(s) belong(s) on the NOC website
EXPRESS ENTRY APPLICATION
Figuering out how to fill your express entry profile is relatively easy if you know what t do and where to start from.
It begins with finding out if you are eligible to submit a profile by checking you eligibility after which a personal reference code will be generated for you.
You will then be redirected to where you can create your account, the personal reference code will be requested at some point together with your personal details and all relevant documents will such as language test results, job offer letter if you have one, educational credentials etc, so make sure to keep them handy.
Ensure to start and finish filling out the express entry profile form within 60 days because that is the timeframe as stipulated by federal regulatory body.
Stage 1: The first step in applying for Express Entry is to create an Express Entry profile.
To gain entry into the Express Entry pool, the candidate needs to possess the express entry minimum requirements, fill out the requisite forms with all their relevant information such as education, age, work experience etc) as well as provide all documents for express entry application. Candidate need to make sure that all information filled out are accurate and complete to avoid application refusal. If the profile is accepted, it will remain in the pool for up to one year.
Based on the information filled out, it is possible to calculate express entry point which is a determining factor to being accepted for advancement to the next stage. Usually for every draw there is an express entry cut off of which if surpassed then puts you in a favourable position before the IRCC.
Stage 2: The 2nd Stage is the application of Permanent Residence (PR) after invitation to apply.
For PR applications, the onus is on Immigration Canada to select the best profiles considering the point system and other factors like in-demand occupations once or twice in every month. If a candidate is invited to apply by being issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they are allowed only 60 days to submit an online application for Permanent Residence.
At this stage, supporting documents need to be submitted and be thesame as those submitted in the 1st Stage.
Once an application is complete, it will be processed within six months according to Immigration Canada.
It begins with finding out if you are eligible to submit a profile by checking you eligibility after which a personal reference code will be generated for you.
You will then be redirected to where you can create your account, the personal reference code will be requested at some point together with your personal details and all relevant documents will such as language test results, job offer letter if you have one, educational credentials etc, so make sure to keep them handy.
Ensure to start and finish filling out the express entry profile form within 60 days because that is the timeframe as stipulated by federal regulatory body.
Stage 1: The first step in applying for Express Entry is to create an Express Entry profile.
To gain entry into the Express Entry pool, the candidate needs to possess the express entry minimum requirements, fill out the requisite forms with all their relevant information such as education, age, work experience etc) as well as provide all documents for express entry application. Candidate need to make sure that all information filled out are accurate and complete to avoid application refusal. If the profile is accepted, it will remain in the pool for up to one year.
Based on the information filled out, it is possible to calculate express entry point which is a determining factor to being accepted for advancement to the next stage. Usually for every draw there is an express entry cut off of which if surpassed then puts you in a favourable position before the IRCC.
Stage 2: The 2nd Stage is the application of Permanent Residence (PR) after invitation to apply.
For PR applications, the onus is on Immigration Canada to select the best profiles considering the point system and other factors like in-demand occupations once or twice in every month. If a candidate is invited to apply by being issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they are allowed only 60 days to submit an online application for Permanent Residence.
At this stage, supporting documents need to be submitted and be thesame as those submitted in the 1st Stage.
Once an application is complete, it will be processed within six months according to Immigration Canada.
READY TO START YOUR EXPRESS ENTRY APPLICATION?
EXPRESS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Express entry occurs in two stages. the first stage involves checking for eligibility, filling out the express entry profile and getting an invitation to apply for express entry. Stage two involves lodging a permanent residence application after an invitation to apply has been issued. Both stages require supporting documents. Below are the list of supporting documents required;
- Travel document
- Language test results
- Educational credentials
- Job offers if any, or evidence of work experience, or trades certification from Canadian territory or province
- provincial nomination if any
- medical exam result
- police certificate
- Birth certificate
- divorce certificate
- death certificate
- Proof of funds
- Adoption certificate
- Any other document relevant to the success of the application
FEE FOR EXPRESS ENTRY
If you are eligible and rank high in the express entry pool, an invitation to apply for permanent residence through express entry will be issued and the applicant has 60 days within which to completely send in their application together with all supporting documents and application fee for permanent residence through express entry.
The application fee for applicant is CAD$ 1325
The application fee for spouse is CAD$ 1325
The application fee for dependent child CAD$ 225
The application fee for applicant is CAD$ 1325
The application fee for spouse is CAD$ 1325
The application fee for dependent child CAD$ 225
EXPRESS ENTRY MEDICAL EXAM
Express entry medical exam is an exam partly required for permanent residence application and is carried out by a medical doctor appointed by IRCC for immigration medical examinations. It is usually done by the applicant as well as their family members.
The purpose of express entry medical exam is to ensure that the applicant and their family members are in good health and will not be a burden to health or social services of Canada as well as not be a danger to Canada's health or social services.
It is completed by booking an appointment with the nearest IRCC designated panel physician and it is advisable to get the Immigration medical exam (IME) done closer to the online application submission date especially if it is being done for the first time.
After completing the medical exam, an information printout sheet or upfront medical report form (IMM 1017B) will be issued as evidence of completion.
For those who are already in Canada, who have completed an immigration medical exam in the last 5 years and panel physician has certified their exam results to be at no or low risk to public health and safety; they do not need to complete another immigration medical exam. For subsequent application submissions, all that needs to be done is submission of the previous document(IME) result, or unique medical identification number.
The purpose of express entry medical exam is to ensure that the applicant and their family members are in good health and will not be a burden to health or social services of Canada as well as not be a danger to Canada's health or social services.
It is completed by booking an appointment with the nearest IRCC designated panel physician and it is advisable to get the Immigration medical exam (IME) done closer to the online application submission date especially if it is being done for the first time.
After completing the medical exam, an information printout sheet or upfront medical report form (IMM 1017B) will be issued as evidence of completion.
For those who are already in Canada, who have completed an immigration medical exam in the last 5 years and panel physician has certified their exam results to be at no or low risk to public health and safety; they do not need to complete another immigration medical exam. For subsequent application submissions, all that needs to be done is submission of the previous document(IME) result, or unique medical identification number.
CANADA IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT
A Canadian immigration consultant is a professional who is honest, morally upright, discharges their duties according to the statutes of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, who is Licensed to handle immigration matters, in good standing, vows to represent their clients in the best possible light according in the eyes of the law without bias or prejudice.
Going through express entry as a means of immigrating to Canada is a laudable quest and every aspiring applicant wishes to be successful on their first attempt. There is a good chance of that happening if you have the right tools at your disposal and surround yourself with professionals who are aware full well of all the programs, help you avoid common pitfalls that could mar your chances at success, point you in the right direction and provide you a tailored approach/roadmap to achieving your goal and hold you by the hand every step of the way so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Alesseich Immigration Consultancy Inc., can represent you before Citizenship and Immigration Canada for your Express entry application supporting you with a tailored approach to solving your unique problems and achieving a customized success.
Going through express entry as a means of immigrating to Canada is a laudable quest and every aspiring applicant wishes to be successful on their first attempt. There is a good chance of that happening if you have the right tools at your disposal and surround yourself with professionals who are aware full well of all the programs, help you avoid common pitfalls that could mar your chances at success, point you in the right direction and provide you a tailored approach/roadmap to achieving your goal and hold you by the hand every step of the way so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Alesseich Immigration Consultancy Inc., can represent you before Citizenship and Immigration Canada for your Express entry application supporting you with a tailored approach to solving your unique problems and achieving a customized success.
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