Express Entry is an online system used by the Government of Canada to manage applications for permanent residence. It is used to select candidates for immigration to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and certain Provincial Nominee Programs. It is designed to make the immigration process faster and more efficient.
What is Express Entry Proram?
Express Entry is an online system used by the Government of Canada to manage applications for permanent residence. It is used to select candidates for immigration to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and certain Provincial Nominee Programs.
The Express Entry system was launched in January 2015 and is designed to make the immigration process faster and more efficient.
To be eligible for Express Entry, applicants must first create an online profile and submit certain documents, such as proof of language proficiency and educational credentials. Once the profile is complete, applicants are placed in a pool of candidates and given a score according to a Comprehensive Ranking System. This score is based on factors such as age, work experience, language proficiency, and other criteria.
The highest-scoring candidates are then invited to apply for permanent residence through regular Express Entry draws. Candidates who are invited to apply have 90 days to submit their application.
Applicants who are not successful in the Express Entry system may still be eligible to apply for permanent residence through other immigration programs.
types of express entry
The Express Entry system is used to manage applications for the following immigration programs:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Applicants who are eligible for more than one of these programs can submit an Express Entry profile and indicate the program(s) for which they want to be considered.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP):
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is designed to select applicants with the skills and experience needed to fill Canada’s labour market needs.
To be eligible for the FSWP, applicants must have at least one year of full-time work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A or B). They must also meet the minimum language requirements, have a valid job offer, and meet the minimum required score on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP):
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is designed to select applicants with the skills and experience needed to fill Canada’s labour market needs in the trades.
To be eligible for the FSTP, applicants must have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years in a skilled trade (NOC B). They must also meet the minimum language requirements, have a valid job offer, and meet the minimum required score on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC):
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is designed to select applicants with the skills and experience needed to fill Canada’s labour market needs.
To be eligible for the CEC, applicants must have at least one year of full-time work experience in Canada in the past three years in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A or B). They must also meet the minimum language requirements and meet the minimum required score on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed to select applicants with the skills and experience needed to fill the labour market needs of Canada’s provinces and territories.
To be eligible for the PNP, applicants must have a valid job offer or be nominated by a provincial or territorial government. They must also meet the minimum language requirements, have a valid job offer, and meet the minimum required score on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
sources:
• Government of Canada. (n.d.). Express Entry. Retrieved from: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html
• Government of Canada. (n.d.). Immigration and Citizenship. Retrieved from: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html