What is Canada Express Entry?
Canada is always looking for qualified candidates with the right skills, knowledge, and expertise. Under the Express Entry system, there are three primary programs. Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Workers (FSW), and the Federal Skilled Trades (FST).
The CEC program is for those who have secured at least 1-year of Canadian work experience in a skilled occupation(s) may qualify for this program. This program like the others sometimes has invitations and scores specific to this program.
The Federal Skilled Worker program, more commonly known as the FSW program is geared toward those who are outside of Canada. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for people to immigrate directly to Canada!
The third program is the “Federal Skilled Trade” class where individuals who apply for permanent residence are assessed through the point system however, tend to have the lowest score requirements. They belong to a designated skill trade group such as industrial, electrical, construction, technical occupations, natural resource, agriculture, and manufacturing. Individuals belonging to these skill trade groups may be chosen for permanent residence, depending on the needs of the Canadian labour force.
Next Nest Immigration Consultancy Inc. will identify which of these programs you may qualify for. We’ll help you put together the required application to obtain permanent residency status within 6 months through Canada’s Express Entry program. Contact us for a consultation today!
How to apply for Express Entry Canada?
An interested candidate who wants to migrate to Canada can make an application for permanent residence through the above-mentioned programs.
To be eligible for the Express Entry, a candidate must meet all the federal government’s requirements for the category he/she applies through. Once eligible, the candidate can submit his/her profile in the Express Entry pool. This profile acts as an Expression of Interest (EOI) shown by the candidate for permanent residency in Canada.
What is the Express Entry Pool?
The Canada Express Entry pool has profiles of a number of immigrants who compete for obtaining Canada PR. Express Entry is based on a point system. So, the selection criteria depend on the score obtained by a candidate on the basis of his/her profile.
List of Supporting Documents required to create Express Entry Profile
The required documents differ as per the immigration program through which a candidate is applying. However, there are some common documents that are necessary for each program.
Here is the list of supporting documents to get a Canada visa:
- Travel Document: A passport is a must and the most important document required to create an express entry profile for a visa application.
- Language test: A candidate who wants to become a resident of Canada must show his/her language proficiency in either English or French through a language test.
- Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA): If a candidate has completed his/her education from a non-Canadian institution, his/her education will be evaluated by the Canadian standard. This report is known as ECA. It is mandatory to submit the ECA report if a candidate is applying through the FSW immigration program.
Please note: You do not need ECA if you want to apply to educational programs in Canada.
Latest immigration policy for Canada Express Entry system:
- The federal government has extended the age limit of dependent children to 22 years. Earlier it was 19 years only. It is a good move for families who want to stay in Canada.
- Good proficiency in the Canadian language will pave your way to becoming a permanent resident. A candidate needs to have a good Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score. Further, a candidate will get extra points for dual language ability. If he/she knows both English and French, extra points will be given. Also, an applicant needs to show language test results to the visa officer.
- As per the new rule, international students must have an IELTS score of six in each band in order to get admission to any Canadian institution.
- Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are now allowing high school graduates to participate in Express Entry and receive an invitation for permanent residency.
- An international student who wants to study in Canada must deposit tuition fees for at least two semesters to get the study permit visa approved.
- For the purpose of security, the biometric screening of immigrants has become imperative from 2019 onwards.
- Earlier, an applicant needed to have work experience of a minimum of 2 years to immigrate through economy class programs and become a permanent resident of Canada. Now, it has been reduced to one year only.
How Next Nest Immigration can help you?
Our experts at Next Nest Immigration Consultancy Inc. can help you by:
- Conducting a FREE Assessment and determining your eligibility for Express Entry.
- Providing you advice on the different immigration programs available to you under Express Entry.
- Creating your Express Entry Profile.
- Completing your Program Visa Application formalities if you are invited to apply under any of the programs.