Over the years, Express Entry proved to be an efficient and time-saving immigration program for specific economic classes (on the Federal level). Since it was launched in January 2015, it definitely achieved its goals. Applications were completed in as fast as 6 months!
Classes covered by Express Entry are:
- Federal Skilled Workers program (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades program (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
What makes it easy and simple is being an online application where no need to go through the hassle of completing a paper-based application, mailing your files from overseas, and the waiting time until you get a feedback. What if some document was missing!
The name is self-explanatory, ‘Express’, yet the candidate needs to meet the criteria to be eligible to enter the pool of candidates. Yes! There is a pool. And by meeting the eligibility requirements for at least one of the categories, you qualify, and then you will be placed in the pool for a period of one year.
These criteria are:
- Age
- Education (in/outside Canada)
- Work Experiece (in/outside Canada)
- Language ability (English and/or French)
- Arranged employment (a job offer, etc)
- Adaptability (having relatives in Canada, worked or studied in Canada,etc)
- Intended place of residence (which province)
- Admissibilty
However, to be chosen and sent an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for the Permanent Residency (PR), one need to meet or exceed the Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-off.
Federal Skilled Workers program (FSW)
Federal Skilled Trades program (FST)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
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