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EXPRESS ENTRY

ABOUT EXPRESS ENTRY

The Economic Immigration Programs of Canada are known all over the world and are used as a benchmark by almost every other country in the world. These programs are set in place to invite people into the country solely on the basis of merit. There are a number of economic immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker, the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Trades, the Quebec skilled worker and Experience class and various other Provincial Nominee Programs as well.
All these programs help people to find their place in the Canadian economy based on their technical and management skills. Every program has its own eligibility criteria and the applicants need to fulfill the requirements in order to be eligible for immgiration under the programs.
The people who are applying for Permanent Residency and the Citizenship of Canada find these programs to be the most convenient ones which is why they are the most popularly chosen programs among them.

EXPRESS ENTRY-CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS:

This program was designed specifically as a pathway to Permanent Residency for the temporary foreign workers and foreign graduates with a qualifying Canadian work experience. The people who apply in this program already have settled into the Canadian society and have established a network in the Canadian community. Their career in Canada is also another contributing factor that makes them ideal candidates for Permanent Residency in Canada.
An applicant needs to fulfil the following criteria in order to become eligible under the Canadian Experience Class program through Express Entry:

  • The Applicant must have at least one year of work experience in Canada in the last three years from the time of application. The work experience can be in a full-time job or an equal amount of part-time job.
  • The work experience must have been gained on a proper work authorization (Must have had temporary resident status).
  • The work must be for skill type 0, or skill level A or B according to the 2011 National Occupational Classification.
  • The work experience must be for paid work. Unpaid internships and volunteer work will not count towards the work experience.
  • The Applicant must be admissible in Canada, i.e., must have Medical Clearance and Police Clearance.
  • The Applicant must meet the required language levels in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as required by the job.

There are no requirements for proof of funds under this program. However, if you are applying under this program, you will be screened on a pass/fail system to see if you meet the minimum requirements.

EXPRESS ENTRY-FEDERAL SKILL WORKER:

When it comes to immigration programs to Canada, this is the cheapest, quickest, and therefore, the most popular choice among the immigrants. It is one of the oldest immigration programs in Canada and over the years, it has undergone many revisions. Today, it is an integral part of the Express Entry system, allowing the immigrants to move to Canada as well as start working as a skilled worker.
However, there are some conditions that you need to fulfil in order to be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker program through Express Entry. These are as follows:

  • The work experience must be for paid work and does not include volunteer work or unpaid internships.
  • The work experience must have been gained on a proper work authorization (Must have had temporary resident status).
  • The work experience must be in the same job.
  • The work experience must be in the last ten years.
  • The work must be skill type 0, or skill levels A or B, according to the 2011 National Occupational Classifications.

If you are someone who is interested in the program and fulfil the above requirements regarding your work experience, you can submit an application which will then be assessed on the following factors:

  • Language skills in English or French.
  • Education Level.
  • Amount of Work Experience.
  • Age
  • A Prior Valid Job Offer.
  • Adaptability to the lifestyle of Canada.

The factors add up to a total of 100 points and the current passing mark is at 67 points.

EXPRESS ENTRY-FEDERAL TRADES:

This is the third program under the Express Entry system that allows for the skilled workers to set their paths on Permanent Residency based on their qualifications in the skilled trades. In order to be eligible under this program, you need to fulfil the following requirements:

  • You must fulfil the language requirements in writing, speaking, reading, and listening, and must meet the required language levels.
  • You must have at least 2 years of work experience or an equal amount of part time work experience in a skilled trade within the last 5 years of your application.
  • You must meet all the job requirements for that particular skilled trade as set by the National Occupational Classification, except for needing the certificate of qualification.
  • You must have a valid job offer of full-time employment for at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by the Canadian provincial, territorial, or federal authority.

Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):

  • Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades.
  • Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades.
  • Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production.
  • Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utility supervisors and central control operators.
  • Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks.
  • Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers.

To apply under this program, you do not need to have any educational proof or proof of funds. The applicants under this program are assessed based on their ability to become economically established upon immigration to Canada.