Express Entry system facilitates express immigration of skilled workers to Canada. This system ranks the interested applicants using a point-based system, called the Comprehensive Ranking System and select the competitive for immigration. For potential skilled foreign workers, Express Entry will result in fast processing times of six months or less. The core factors considered are age, level of education, language proficiency in English and/or French, and Canadian work experience. To qualify under one program, you must meet a minimum requirement score of 67 points and the occupation should be in Skill level 0, A or B of the National occupation classification (NOC). The application remains in the pool for twelve months and if their profile is not picked up you need to make a new profile. IRCC aims to process most of the applications within a six-month period.
Express Entry comprises of 3 programs:
They can create a profile in the express entry pool
Express Entry is a system used by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage applications for permanent residence under certain economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.
Eligibility for Express Entry depends on the specific immigration program being applied for. In general, applicants must have a certain level of education, work experience, and language proficiency, as well as meet other requirements.
To apply for Express Entry, an applicant must first create a profile in the Express Entry system. If the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for one of the immigration programs managed by Express Entry, they will be placed in a pool of candidates. The highest-ranking candidates in the pool may then be invited to apply for permanent residence.
Express Entry profiles are valid for one year. If an applicant is not invited to apply for permanent residence within that year, they can create a new profile.
An applicant in the Express Entry pool is not issued any work permit. However, if the applicant is already working in Canada on a valid work permit, they may be eligible to apply for Express Entry.
Once your profile is one year old and if you did not receive invitation to apply you have to create a new profile and wait for the invitation.
Once you receive an invitation to apply your English language score gets locked in so no need to give English test again.
You can add your spouse to your express entry profile at any time .
You can add your spouse after the invitation provided , the addition will not affect your CRS points adversely
Applicants in the Express Entry pool can travel outside of Canada, but they must ensure that their profile remains active and that they meet the entry requirements before returning to Canada.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to rank Express Entry candidates based on a variety of factors including education, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors such as a job offer or a provincial nomination. The CRS is used to determine which candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residence.
Yes, applicants can update their Express Entry profile at any time before they are invited to apply for permanent residence. It’s important to keep your profile updated to improve your score in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and increase the chances of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
The time it takes to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) can vary depending on the number of candidates in the pool and the number of ITAs being issued. Generally, it can take several months to a few years to receive an ITA.
Having a criminal record may affect an applicant’s eligibility for Express Entry. They may be required to provide additional documents or undergo a security or background check. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
Yes, foreign workers already working in Canada on a valid work permit may be eligible to apply for Express Entry through Canadian Experience Class.
Yes, there is a fee associated with the Express Entry application process. The fees change over time so it’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
No, there is no option to expedite the Express Entry process, it’s based on the ranking system and the number of ITAs issued.