Express Entry Canada is one of the quickest and most popular ways if you are looking for permanent residency in the country. Online system - Express Entry is used to organise and process the applications by the government of Canada. The system helps in screening the applications for skilled workers who want to enter Canada for permanent residence. 

It is imperative that before applying for entry jobs in Canada or submitting an application, you understand Express Entry and how it works. In most cases, people often think that Express Entry Canada is an immigration program handled by the Canadian government but that is not the case. Most people do not know that Express Entry is not a process but rather a program whose application management system was launched by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) in 2015. The decision for launching this program was taken after it was found that the current system was unable to process the large volume of applications that IRCC was receiving. 

Canada PR Express Entry Programs

The major express entry programs for Canada include:

Federal Skilled Worker Program: This program is namely for applicants who are skilled workers with professional background and meet the specified language as well as international study requirements. The applicants also need at least a year of work experience, evidence of funds, educational proof, CLB score of 7. The applicant also needs a score of 67 out 100 on the FSWP point grid. 

Federal Trades Program: Meant for applicants with work experience in the trading or industrial sector, this program was established in 2013 when Canada faced a shortfall in the skilled workers’ category. The guidelines are similar to that of FSWP, the only difference being the fact that this is available only for qualified trades people. The applicants are required to have at least 2 years of skilled trade experience, certification of qualification from Canadian authorities or a full time job offer from a Canadian company.

Canada Experience Class: The program is for applicants with Canadian work experience. The candidate needs to have worked for a minimum of 1 year in the period of last 3 years in Canada in a skilled capacity. Remember, for different NOC categories, different requirements for language apply. For example- An NOC B worker will be required to have a CLB of at least 5 while an NOC 0 candidate is required to have a minimum 7. 

Provincial Nominee Program: Every province or territory has a PNP or Provincial Nominee Program (except Quebec and Nunavut). These territories are regularly screening the Express Entry pool and if they find a candidate that fulfils the requirements for a specific province and is also eligible for one of the Express Entry Canada programs, then the applicant can be asked to apply for a provincial nomination. In fact, applicants can also state their preference for a province in their application. The applicants who are shortlisted or nominated by a province get an additional 600 CRS points. 

How to Improve Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score?
 

  • Improve your educational experience and you can claim additional points on your CRS score. Canadian study experience can also help you in improving your overall score.
  • Proving your language skills can also help you increase your score upto 260 CRS. If you are able to prove your fluency in two official languages, you can easily gain the maximum points. 
  • If you get an offer of employment from a Canadian employer, it can definitely increase your score by 50-200 points. 
  • If you are able to get a nomination from a PNP program you can get a hike of about 600 points in your overall CRS score. 

 

Express Entry Canada Procedure

 

On the surface the process may appear daunting but it is not that complicated. One of the major step in the procedure is to determine the eligibility of the candidate. Once your eligibility is established you will need to fill in your profile so that you can declare your interest for permanent residency in Canada. Once all this is done successfully you are going to get a CRS or Comprehensive Ranking System score. The highest ranking scorers are then invited by the IRCC to apply, generally every two weeks. 

Below we have broken down the Express Entry process for you in simple steps:

  • Check your eligibility or qualification for the Express Entry program. All the three programs under Express Entry have their own minimum eligibility requirements and to qualify for Express Entry jobs in Canada you should be eligible for at least one of these requirements. 
  • Go to the ECA and take the language assessment test. Once you are done, submit your profile at the IRCC website. 
  • Once you have done that, check with IRCC whether you have been issued an ITA or Invitation to Apply for Canada permanent residence. 
  • Once you receive an ITA, you will now fill in the electronic application for Canada Permanent Residence also known as (e-APR). You are required to send in your application with your costs within the 60-day duration period. You will receive an AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) by IRCC. The application will also include your police certificates and medical examinations. 
  • You will be required to submit your biometrics when requested by IRCC.
  • Once the IRCC reaches a positive decision on your application, you will receive a COPR or Confirmation of Permanent Residence as well as a Canada permanent resident visa. 

Conclusion

If you are looking for opportunities to settle abroad and want to make a future in Canada, then Express Entry is the way to go. However, to understand the procedure better and apply for the right program you will require expert assistance. Western Overseas is always available to help you realise your dreams of a future abroad. Get in touch with us now.