Express Entry

The federal express entry immigration program consists of three classes; federal skilled worker class, federal skilled trades class, and the Canadian experience class.

The Canadian government’s department of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) uses a selection process called Express Entry system to select skilled immigrants under one or more of the pathways to become permanent residents of Canada.

The Express Entry program has maintained the essence of granting permanent residence to those persons with skill sets that are in demand and desirable. The Express Entry program still grants permanent residence on a points-based system.

Do I Qualify for Express Entry?

Before you can apply, there are certain requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to qualify for Express Entry. These requirements mandate an applicant to attain a minimum score of 67 points on a 100-point system.

If you meet a minimum score of 67, you can apply online to create a profile. This profile will consist of the following information; your age, work experience, education, language ability, etc… If you meet the requirements for one or more of the express entry classes you will then be placed into a pool with other eligible applicants.

You and all the individuals in the pools will be ranked according to your comprehensive ranking score. Based on your overall ranking, you may be selected for an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Being selected for an invitation to apply for express entry will depend on the class that you choose. But as a matter of general requirement, you must be admissible in Canada and you must intend to live in a province or territory other than the province of Quebec.

Applicants for Express Entry classes will be assessed against six factors; education, work experience, language skills, job offer, and adaptability. However, there are specific requirements for each class and the following are the key differences.

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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

You can apply for FSWP if you want to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. In order to qualify for this class, applicants must meet additional requirements in addition to the general requirements. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for employment, language, and education. In particular, the following criteria is set for eligibility for FSWP class:

an applicant must have a minimum of one year paid continuous full-time or equivalent part-time skilled employment experience. This employment should be within the last 10 years and the work experience must fall within the skillset type of 0, A or B of the National Occupational Classification (“NOC”)
an applicant must score a minimum level 7 under the Canadian language benchmark

an applicant must have a minimum education of diploma from a Canadian secondary school or foreign equivalent
an applicant must have an intention to reside outside of province of Quebec

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

You can apply for FSTP if you want to immigrate to Canada as a skilled tradesperson for the following trades: equipment operation; industrial, electrical, and construction; chefs and cooks; butchers and bakers; supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production; processing, manufacturing and utility supervisors and central control operators.

This class is a valuable route for immigration to Canada because there is a high demand for skill trades that support Canada’s fast-growing economy.

In order to qualify for this class an applicant must meet specific requirements. An applicant must meet the minimum requirements for work experience and language ability. In particular, the following criteria is set for eligibility for FST class:

an applicant must have a minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience within the last five years.
the work experience must be in a skilled trade set by the National Occupational Classification Major Group 72, 73, 82, or 92, or Minor Groups 632 or 633
an applicant must score a minimum level 5 under the Canadian language benchmark for speaking and listening and a level 4 for reading and writing
an applicant must also have a valid job offer for full-time employment for a period of 1 year or present a certification of qualification in your skilled tradeissued by a province, territory or federal government of Canada
an applicant must have an intention to reside outside of province of Quebec

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

If you have worked in Canada, you can apply for CEC based on your previous work experience as a foreign worker in Canada. In order to qualify for this class an applicant must meet specific requirements. An applicant must meet the minimum requirements for work experience and language ability. In particular, the following criteria is set for eligibility for FST class:

an applicant must have a minimum of one year paid continuous full-time or equivalent part-time skilled legal Canadian employment experience. This employment should be within the last 3 years and work experience must fall within the skillset type of O, A or B of the NOC
an applicant must score a minimum level 7 under the Canadian language benchmark for NOC jobs O or A and level 5 for National Occupational Classification jobs B
an applicant must have an intention to reside outside of province of Quebec

At GTA Immigration Services, we have partnered up with a Canadian lawyer. He can help you avoid immigration mistakes and common pitfalls, such as not understanding what the government is looking for,submission errors, and failing to meet the points score.

The Express Entry process is competitive, complicated, and time-intensive. To ensure your best chances of acceptance, seek help from a reputable organization that works with knowledgeable Canadian immigration lawyer(s).

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