Express Entry
Express Entry is a system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent
residence from skilled workers. It is a points-based system designed to select candidates who are most
likely to succeed economically in Canada.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Express Entry system:
1. Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
program:
- For skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade. (A skilled trade is any occupation that requires a particular skill set, knowledge, or ability.
Steps to Apply:
- Step-1: Check your Eligibility
- Step-2: Prepare your documents
- Step-3: Create an Express Entry Profile
- Step-4: Receive an Invitation to Apply letter
- Step-5: Receive Passport submission letter
- Step-6: Submit passport to VFS
- Step-7: Collect Passport with PR form
How does Express Entry work?
Eligibility
Determine if you are eligible for one of the federal immigration programs
under Express Entry.
Create an Online Profile
Eligible candidates create an Express Entry profile, providing details about their skills, work experience, language ability, education, and other personal information.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Candidates are ranked against others in the pool using the CRS, which assigns points based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
The highest-ranking candidates in the pool are invited to apply for permanent residence during regular draws from the Express Entry pool.
Application for Permanent Residence
Candidates who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence online.
Selection Factors for Express Entry:
- Age
- Education
- Language Ability
- Adaptability (e.g., spouse factors, relatives in Canada)
- Arranged Employment in Canada