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Canada Express Entry
Are you looking for a reliable and stress-free way to migrate to Canada? If yes, you should consider the Canada Express Entry. It will interest you to know that it is the fastest and most popular route for people who aim to start a new life in Canada. Furthermore, people who wish to migrate to this country and obtain their Canadian residence can organize and process their application via Express Entry.
The application process is straightforward; you can apply via different streams, including Skilled Trader, Experience Class, or Skilled Worker. This article is designed to guide those who intend to migrate to Canada through the Express Entry Program. Apart from that, it answers some of the common questions asked by intending immigrants.
What is Express Entry?
Canadian Express Entry is a government initiative that was launched in 2015. This immigration system is designed to grant skilled and qualified immigrants express entry to Canada. This immigration system manages permanent residence applications of individuals who are capable of filling the available gaps in the job market and skilled labor in the country.
The Express Entry program enables territories and provinces to meet the labor market demands by recruiting qualified candidates as part of the program put in place to nominate candidates at the province level.
The selection of economic immigrants handled mainly by the employers as they will examine the qualified candidates through relevant territories and provinces and job banks.
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How Express Entry Works?
These are the steps involved in the Canada Express Entry Application:
- Fill out an Express Entry Assessment form online
To determine your qualification for the Canada Express Entry program, you should go online to fill in your details. Some of the data required include your skills, language ability, work experience, among others. If you meet the criteria. You should contact one of our representatives and we will submit your file.
After submission, your file will be in the pool of eligible candidates.
The Canadian government does draw for selecting the candidates and inviting them to apply for Permanent residency.
Candidates with the highest points, especially those who have been offered employment or nominated by province or territory will get a formal invitation for a permanent residency application.
This procedure enables the government to pick the best candidates instead of just selecting someone next in line. If you don’t have a valid job offer, you can connect with a Canadian employer by registering at the Canadian Government Job bank.
- Successful candidates will be invited by the government, and their permanent residency will be processed in six months
Candidates that meet the required criteria after considering several parameters, including job offer, language skill, work experience, etc., will be invited for permanent residency application. This will be done via an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Candidates who have received this invitation are to complete their online application within 60 days. Intending immigrants can submit through one of the Canada Express Streams, including the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP).
The applications of most candidates will be fast-tracked through CIC, they are expected to be finalized within six months.
Did you apply for Canada Express Program and you were not invited? You don’t have to be disappointed because you can reapply. Candidates who are not invited can reapply and renter the pool after a year if they are stilled qualified for the program. This comes with several benefits; first, it helps to avoid backlogs and also hasten up processing and turnaround times.
Streams in Express Entry
It might be sometimes confusing to determine your eligibility for the Canada Express Entry program. However, this section explains some of the basics.
Canada Express Entry is an economic immigration program that manages the entry of skilled and qualifies immigrants into the country. Candidates can apply for this program via any of the three streams, including the Federal Skilled Trader, Federal Skilled Worker, and Canadian Experience Class.
Note that the eligibility criteria for each class differ. Though, candidates must attain the minimum score based on the standard ranking systems, which are based on language ability, experience, education, age, etc. Below are the requirements for each stream:
- Federal Skilled Worker
To become a permanent Canadian residence through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you must have satisfied the specified requirements for education, work experience, and language ability. A candidate must have worked full-time for a year or equivalent part-time within the last 10 years. Also, applicants must have completed a diploma or degree, or have attended a Canadian Secondary school to qualify. For language, the candidate must be able to show evidence of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 obtained within two years.
- Federal Skilled Trader
Candidates applying under this stream must satisfy the minimum language ability and work experience requirements. The language requirement includes a Canadian Language Benchmark 4 for reading and writing, and a Canadian Benchmark 5 for speaking and listening, which is lower than that of the Federal Skilled Worker. Also, the candidate must have worked full-time for two years or equivalent part-time within the last five years.
Furthermore, applicants must be certified in their trade by territorial authority or Canadian provinces, or have full-time employment for at least one year.
- Canadian Experience Class
To qualify for the Canada Experience Class, you must meet the minimum language and work experience requirements. For NOC O or A job, the minimum language requirement is the Canadian Language Benchmark 7, while NOC B jobs require a Canadian Language Benchmark 5. Furthermore, applicants must have at least 12 months’ experience working full-time or equivalent part-time within the last three years. This work must satisfy the National Occupation Classification requirements, including technical jobs or skilled trades (NOC Skill Type B), managerial jobs (NOC Skill level 0), and professional jobs (NOC Skill Type A).
FAQs
What is the average processing time for Express Entry?
The average time it takes from the time of submission of express entry profile to the award of a permanent residence visa is about six months. Note that the processing time may vary from one individual to the other; this may be due to several factors, including incomplete data, and the likes. Your express entry profile will remain functional for 12 months; you can resubmit your application if you have not been selected within this period. This will keep your profile active and boost your chances of being selected.
How much proof of funds I need?
You must have a written proof that you are financially capable to take care of yourself and the family member coming with you via the Canadian Express Entry program. Here are the required funds (CAD)per family members:
1 family member
12, 960 CAD
2 family members
16, 135 CAD
3 family members
19, 836 CAD
4 family members
24, 083 CAD
5 family members
27, 315 CAD
6 family members
30, 806 CAD
7 family members
34, 299 CAD
Can I bring my family with me under Express Entry?
Yes, applicants can bring their dependent children, spouse, and common-law partners with them. Note that you must state the number of family members you are planning to bring along on your application.
Can my spouse work under my Express Entry?
If your spouse has also become a permanent resident in Canada once you claim him or her as dependent in your Express Entry Application. As a permanent resident, they don’t need to obtain a work visa.
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