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Thinking about immigrating to Canada?

You can go through two processes-
  • Temporary Residence Visa
  • Permanent Residence Visa
You can get TRV for visiting, studying, or working purposes and Permanent Residency is the process by which you can live in Canada. Express Entry is related to Permanent Residency only.
To get a Permanent Residency, you will need to go through Economic Immigration Pathway which means you will contribute to the Canadian Economy after settlement. Express Entry is basically an online Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based process to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada. It is the fastest process made up of three federal immigration programs to move to Canada as residents in as little as six months.
If you have no criminal record and serious medical issues then you can apply for Permanent Residency through Express Entry. Now let’s move on to the three Federal Immigration Programs which make up the Express Entry System

Canadian Express Entry

Federal Skilled Worker Program

It’s for skilled workers with qualifications and at least one year of foreign work experience in a managerial or professional occupation. The skilled works are-
  • Managerial Jobs (Skill type O/TEER 0)
  • Professional Jobs (Skill type A/TEER 1)
  • Technical Jobs and Skilled Trades (Skill type B/TEER 2)
The selection factors for FSW are Age, Education, Work experience, Language skills and Adaptability. All of these factors are 100 point base to assess the eligibility and the applicants need at least 67 points to qualify for the program.

Equivalency of the selection factors

  • Age: Applicants can get maximum of 12 points if they are in between 18-35 years old. Points gradually reduces for the applicants above 35 years
  • Education: Applicants can get maximum of 25 points depending on their qualifications
  • Work experience: Applicants can get maximum of 15 points depending on their years of experience
  • Valid job offers: Maximum of 10 points
  • English/French language skills: Maximum of 28 points, where 24 for the L1 and 4 for the L2
  • Adaptability: Maximum of 10 points

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Canadian Express Entry

Candidates qualified for a skilled trade are eligible for this program. Securing a job offer or being certified by a Canadian provincial or federal authority is a requirement under this program, although other requirements are less in this program. For example, if you get at least CLB 5/ IELTS 5, you are eligible to apply under this program

Eligibility criteria for FST program

  • Applicants need to have a valid job offer of continuous, paid and full-employment for at least one year
  • Applicants can also apply through this program if they have any Certificate of Qualification from a Provincial or Territorial authority
  • Language proficiency from a designated language testing organization; CLB 5 for listening and speaking and 4 for writing and reading
  • Have at least two years of full time work experience in the skilled trade in the last five years

The eligibility for the FST program under the National Occupational Qualification (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 utilities supervisors and central control operators,
  • Major Group 932: Chefs and cooks, and
  • Major Group 933: Butchers and bakers

Canadian Express Entry

Canadian Experience Class

Candidates who don’t fall into the above two programs but have experience of working in Canada through TRV in their skilled occupations are eligible for this program.

Minimum requirements to apply through Experience Class:

  • Applicants need to have at least 1-year of skilled work experience in (NOC TEER 0,1,2) Canada in the last 3-years
  • Gained work experience in Canada under temporary resident status with authorization to work
  • Applicants must have at least CLB7 for NOC O or A jobs and CLB5 for B jobs
You have to achieve a competitive CRS score in order to get a Permanent Residency through Express Entry. You can also apply with your spouse in this process. CRS calculation is slightly different for single candidates and with spouses. There are four parts of CRS- Core factors, Spouse factors, Skill Transferability factors, and additional factors.

CRS Score Distribution

Canadian Express Entry

Core Factors Single Candidates With Spouse
Age 110 100
Education 150 140
Language Proficiency 160 150
Canadian Work Experience 70 80
Total (Max) 500 460
Spouse Factors Points
Education 10
Language 20
Work Experience 10
Total (Max) 40
Skill Transferability Factors Points
Education 50
Foreign Work Experience 50
Total (Max) 100
Additional Factors Points
Post-Secondary Education 30
French Language Skill 30
Sibling(s) in Canada 15
Employment in Canada 200
Provincial Nomination 600
Total (Max) 1200

Canadian Express Entry

Application
Process

Now, what will be your first step in this process?

At first, you will need to create an Express Entry Profile online. If you are eligible for any of the three programs listed above, you will have to answer some questions on core factors, spouse factors, skill transferability factors, and additional factors. You will achieve a CRS score based on your answer.
After that, your application will be entered into a pool with other applicants like you all over the world. You will be ranked against other applicants there based on your CRS score. You may be able to increase your CRS score while your application is floating around the selected pool by getting a provincial nomination or a job offer from a Canadian employer.

You will be issued an Invited to Apply (ITA) in one of the bi-monthly draws if you can rank high enough. The cutoff score depends on the number of applicants, their score, and the situation. As this pool was temporarily closed
for two years after the Covid-19 Pandemic, the cut-off reaches the peak of 547 in July 2022. Don’t worry, we
assume it will decrease over time. Cut-off usually hangs around 450, so you need to investigate all of the possible
ways to increase your score.

Applicants will need to upload copies of all supporting documents listed below

Language Test: Applicants need to show their level of proficiency in English, French, or even both. To do this, they
must take an approved language test and submit the scores to their profile. These language tests assess applicants
listening, reading, writing, and speaking abilities in that specific languages.

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): Applicants need to verify that their foreign certificate, diploma, or
degree is valid and equal to the Canadian education system. Applicants can get their ECA report for immigration
purposes from any of the designated organizations approved by the IRCC. An ECA is not required for the
educational programs obtained in Canada.

These are the designated organizations approved by IRCC-

Designated Organizations

  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • World Education Services
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Designated Organizations

  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • World Education Services
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Designated Organizations

  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • World Education Services
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Designated Organizations

  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • World Education Services
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Passport or travel document: Applicants need to verify that their foreign certificate, diploma, or
degree is valid and equal to the Canadian education system. Applicants can get their ECA report for immigration
purposes from any of the designated organizations approved by the IRCC. An ECA is not required for the
educational programs obtained in Canada.

Applicants applying with their spouse or common-law partner must decide who is going to be their principal
applicant ahead of time. The vast majority of the CRS score will be counted from the principal applicant’s
credentials. Once you have these required documents and decide on a principal applicant, now you can create and
submit an Express Entry profile.

Check your CRS score

After receiving your ITA, you may need to submit an official electronic Application for Permanent Residence
(eAPR) within 90 days.

Applicants will need to scan and upload copies of all supporting documents listed below
  • Document Checklist
It’s important to note that all of your documents must be in English. If they are not then you need to translate them from a certified translator.

Passports: Valid passport along with a copy of the biodata page and a travel document as well for each of
your accompanying members.

Birth Certificates: VInclude birth certificates of all of the members of the application. An adopted certificate
is required for adopted children.

Language Test Results: Include a copy of your language test results. If your spouse completed a language
test, then include their result too.

Educational Documents:  VInclude an ECA report along with the copies of certificates, and transcripts to
support the credentials you have claimed points for.

Settlement Funds for the Express Entry Candidates:
Family Members Amount
1 person $13,310
2 person $16,570
3 person $20,371
4 person $24,733
5 person $28,052
6 person $31,638
7 person $35,224
+1 each $3,586

Work Experience Documents: Express Entry is completely a skilled-worker-driven Canadian Immigration
Program, so you need to include your proof of work experience that you mentioned in your profile. All of
these documents will be reviewed by IRCC to decide the NOC code you claimed properly represents your
work experience or not. You will need to provide-

  • Reference letter (For all the jobs in the last 10 years)
  • Copies of your Employment Contracts and Pay-slips
  • Tax information slips

Job offers: You don’t necessarily need a job offer to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry but if you
can manage to get a job offer and claimed points for that credential then you must include a Letter of
Employment and your LMIA number, if applicable. A Canadian job offer must be a job that is-

  • For a minimum of at least one year
  • Full-time or non-seasonal
  • For a job offer at Skill Level 0 or teer 0, A or teer 1, B or teer 2, according to the NOC
  • Supported by a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or exempt from needing one

Documents to prove you are not admissible:

  • Documents to prove you are not admissible:
  • Police Clearance Certificates

Photos: Two copies of your digital photograph, your partner, and each dependent child.

Proof of relative: If you claimed that you have relatives in Canada, then you must provide-

  • Proof of their citizenship or permanent resident status
  • Their utility bills, Canadian Tax documents, and banking records
  • Proof of your relationship with him/her

Provincial Nomination: If you get a provincial nomination then you need to include a copy of that
nomination certificate.

How can Swodeshi Help?

Canadian Express Entry

The Express Entry processing is complicated and difficult enough to wrap your head around. Any mistake in strict
deadlines, procedures, and requirements can cost you to lose your chances. Your process can be trouble-free with
the guidance and assistance of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and director of
Swodeshi Immigration Services, Md. Mehrul Islam Rajib (R708721).

We offer-

  • Guidance on which of 100+ immigration programs and visas to choose from
  • An immigration plan tailored to your individual needs
  • A review and submission of all application forms and documentation
  • Support through every step of the application process

Just fill out our Initial assessment form and get a free assessment from our RCIC. Then, let us take care of the rest.

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