Express Entry Immigration Programs
Express Entry is a system set up by Canadian Government to make it possible for skilled immigrants to migrate to different provinces and territories of Canada and take part in thr country’s economy.
This is an online application system that helps IRCC to manage the applications for permanent residency from skilled workers. This platform allows federal and provincial governemnts as well as employers throughout Canada to work together.
How Express Entry Works?
The Express entry system was first utilised in January of 2015. The concewpt of this system was designed to give [preferential consideration tom foreign nationals wisjhing to relocate to Canada that have the knowledge and education in specific skill trades and industries.
The purpose of this system was to allow individuals to gain entry into Canada as permanent rresidents when they meet specific admissibility criteria allowing Canada with the means to build iots economy. The country is benefitted by getting the workforce that is necessary to keep up wih the growing areas of technology, education and other such industries.
Processing Time
Foreign nationals that wish to enter Canada through one of the Express Entry programs will need to first submit an electronic application. Normal visa and permit applications can take as much as a year or longer to process. Through one of the Express Entry programs, applications are processed in a faster time frame. Most people will find that they are either granted permission to enter the country or receive denial within a 6-month period from their date of filing.
Express Entry Eligibility
While the programs offered through the Express Entry system look at the education and experience a person possesses within a specific trade, there are strict eligibility requirements that each candidate must meet. These requirements include the following:
Receive a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Be nominated by a Canadian province or territory
Possess preferential consideration based on your education, skills and experience
Complete testing assessments for English and/or French language skills
Provide proof of financial capabilities to support yourself and each dependent when relocating to Canada
Provide medical documentation to support your claims of being fit
Receive a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 67 points or higher
Express Entry Programs
Foreign nationals that wish to gain entry to Canada through the Express Entry system have three different programs that they can choose from. These programs include the following:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
Understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System
When filling out an application for Express Entry consideration, you go through a comprehensive ranking system (CRS). This system provides you with points for specific factors such as:
skills
education
language ability
work experience
other factors
Receiving an Invitation to Apply
An invitation to apply (ITA) is offered to the foreign nationals with the highest scores in the pool of candidates. This invitation allows you to submit your application through one of the Express Entry programs. If you are invited to apply, you will have 90 days to submit your application for permanent residence. The most complete applications that have all the supporting documents are processed in 6 months or less.