Express Entry

Canada Express Entry is an immigration system introduced by the Canadian government to manage and facilitate the selection of skilled workers for economic immigration programs. It aims to attract talented individuals from around the world who can contribute to the Canadian economy and society.

Here’s a brief description of how the Express Entry system works:

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for Express Entry, candidates must first meet the requirements of one of the three federal economic immigration programs:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): For skilled workers with at least one year of continuous full-time work experience in a skilled occupation.
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): For skilled tradespeople with at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the five years before applying.
   
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For individuals with at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past three years.

• Create an Express Entry Profile: Eligible candidates must create an online Express Entry profile, providing information about their age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): The profiles submitted to Express Entry are ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. The CRS awards points for factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency (English or French), and other adaptability factors.
• Invitation to Apply (ITA): Periodically, the Canadian government conducts Express Entry draws where candidates with the highest CRS scores are issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.
• Submitting the Application: Once an ITA is received, the candidate has a limited time (usually 60 days) to submit a complete application for permanent residency. This includes providing all required documents and undergoing medical and security checks.
• Permanent Residency: If the application is approved, the candidate and their accompanying family members are granted Canadian permanent residency status, which allows them to live, work, and study anywhere in Canada.

It’s essential to note that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee an ITA, as the competition among candidates with higher CRS scores can be quite competitive. Therefore, having a high CRS score through factors like having a job offer from a Canadian employer or obtaining a provincial nomination can significantly increase one’s chances of receiving an ITA.