Express Entry

CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY!

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The Canadian Express Entry system is an immigration management system used by the Canadian government to select candidates for immigration to Canada through economic programs. It was introduced in January 2015 and is a points-based system designed to address the labor market needs and attract skilled workers to Canada. The Express Entry system covers three main federal economic immigration programs:

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VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

1. FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM (FSWP)

  • For skilled workers with foreign work experience

2. FEDERAL SKILLED TRADES PROGRAM (FSTP)

  • For skilled trades workers with foreign work experience

3. CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)

  • For individuals with Canadian work experience

ELIGIBILITY

1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Candidates interested in Express Entry must meet the eligibility criteria of one of the three federal economic immigration programs mentioned above.

2. EXPRESS ENTRY POOL

  • Eligible candidates create an Express Entry profile and are placed in a pool.
  • Profiles are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.

3. COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM (CRS)

  • Age
  • Educational credentials
  • Work experience (Canadian and/or foreign)
  • Language proficiency in English and/or French
  • Adaptability

4. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • Applicants must prove their proficiency in English and/or French through designated language tests such as IELTS (English) or TEF (French).

5. EDUCATIONAL CREDEBTIAL ASSESSMENT (ECA)

  • Educational credentials must be assessed by designated organizations to confirm they meet Canadian standards.

6. INVITATTIONS TO APPLY (ITAS)

  • Age
  • Educational credentials
  • Work experience (Canadian and/or foreign)
  • Language proficiency in English and/or French
  • Adaptability

7. JOB OFFER AND PROVINICAL NOMINATI

  • While not mandatory, having a valid job offer or a provincial nomination can significantly boost CRS scores.

8. EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS

  • Periodic draws are conducted to select candidates from the Express Entry pool.
  • Cut-off CRS scores vary in each draw.

9. APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Candidates receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) must submit a complete application for permanent residence within 60 days.

10. PROCESSING TIMES

  • Processing times for Express Entry applications vary but are generally faster than other immigration streams.

11. UPDATES AND CHANGES

  • The Express Entry system is subject to updates and changes.
  • Applicants should regularly check the official IRCC website for the latest information.

IMPROVING CRS SCORESS

 Strategies such as improving language proficiency, obtaining additional education, or gaining more work experience can enhance CRS scores.Applicants are strongly advised to check the official Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website OR contact CROSSBORDER MIGRATIONS PVT LIMITED for the latest and most accurate information, as immigration policies may change.

CORE FACTORS

(i) HUMAN CAPITAL FACTOR

AGE

  • Maximum 110 points for applicants aged 20–29.
  • Points decrease with age, with no points awarded after age 45.

EDUCATION

  • Obtain a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation from the relevant assessing authority.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Maximum 80 points for 3 years or more of Canadian work experience.
  • Points are awarded based on the number of years of experience.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • Maximum 136 points for each language (English and French).
  • Points are awarded based on performance in IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF tests.

(ii) HUMAN CAPITAL FACTOR

EDUCATION AND CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Maximum 50 points for a combination of education and work experience in Canada.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND EDUCATION

  • Maximum 50 points for a combination of language proficiency and education.

CANADIAN CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION

  • Maximum 80 points for 3 years or more of Canadian work experience.
  • Points are awarded based on the number of years of experience.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • Maximum 136 points for each language (English and French).
  • Points are awarded based on performance in language tests such as IELTS, CELPIP (English), or TEF (French).

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

Up to 100 points for a combination of factors such as having a valid job offer, a nomination from a province or territory, having a sibling in Canada, or strong French language skills.

1. COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM (CRS) TOTAL

  • The total maximum CRS points a candidate can obtain is 1,200.

2. EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS

  • Periodic draws are conducted.
  • Candidates above a certain CRS score are issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.

3. PROVINICAL NOMINATION AND JOB OFFER

  • A provincial nomination can provide an additional 600 CRS points.
  • A valid job offer can provide an additional 200 or 50 points, depending on the type of job.

IMPORTANT NOTES

MINIMUM CRS SCORE

  • The minimum CRS score for each draw is determined by the Canadian government and may vary.

LANGUAGE PRODICIENCY

  • Points are awarded separately for English and French language proficiency.
  • Candidates can receive points for proficiency in both languages.

EDUCATION CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT (ECA)

  • Applicants with foreign educational credentials may need to undergo an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
  • The ECA ensures foreign qualifications are equivalent to Canadian standards.