Express Entry Canada

Express Entry Program

Canada Express Entry Program is an online application system designed for skilled immigrants who desire to settle in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy. It uses a points-based system, known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) , to rank skilled workers on the basis of the information provided by them, and then select the most competitive for immigration by conducting regular draws.

This program is managed by the Department of Immigration of the Government of Canada, i.e., Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC selects and communicates with qualified and skilled immigrants on the basis of their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy and helps by fulfilling the labour market requirements of Canada.

Steps to Apply for Canada Express Entry

The Canada Express Entry Program is a popular immigration pathway for skilled workers who want to move to Canada and contribute to its economy. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of applying for Express Entry, from determining your eligibility to submitting your final application for Permanent Residency

• Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
  

  The first step in the Express Entry process is to determine if you are eligible under one of the three main immigration programs. Each program has its own requirements:

  Before creating your Express Entry profile, you must check if you're eligible for one of the three immigration programs managed by Express Entry.

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program : You must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time skilled work experience within the last 10 years. Additionally, you need to demonstrate proficiency in English or French and show proof of sufficient settlement funds.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is one of the immigration programs managed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) via the Express Entry System. This program is designed specifically for qualified skilled trade workers seeking permanent residence in Canada.

What is the eligibility criteria for Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)?

Before submitting an application to IRCC, skilled workers must have at least two years of full-time paid work experience (or an equivalent amount of part-time work experience) in a Skilled Trade Profile (Skill Level “0,” “A,” or “B”).

In addition to this, it is mandatory for a skilled worker to have:

• A valid job offer from a Canadian employer (full-time and paid) for at least one year, or
• A certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial, territorial, or federal authority in Canada.

The minimum score requirements for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) vary depending on the language module, i.e.,

• For Listening, and Speaking: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5
• For Reading and Writing: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the Express Entry-managed economic immigration programs. This economic immigration program is designed for temporary foreign skilled workers and foreign graduates with Canadian work experience who wish to become Canadian Permanent Residents.

What is the eligibility criteria for Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

It is mandatory for the skilled worker to have at least one (1) year of cumulative paid and full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in Canada in the past 3 years before the submission of the application. Work experience can be in 1 or more of the below-stated National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups:

• Managerial jobs (skill type 0),
• Professional jobs (skill level A), or
• Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B).

In addition to this, the minimum language score requirements for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program vary depending on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) job group/s, i.e.

• For NOC “0” or “A” jobs: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7, or
• For NOC “B” jobs: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5