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Express Entry: What Is It?

Three federal Canadian economic immigration programs are managed by the applicant management system Express Entry. These are the following:

• The Program for Federal Skilled Workers (FSWP);
• The Experience Canada Class (CEC); and
• The program for Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP).

The requirements for each of the three programs vary, and applicants must fulfill them in order to be considered.

Candidates can join the Express Entry applicant pool once they meet the requirements for one of the Express Entry programs. They will now receive a point score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which is determined by their marital status and takes into account human capital variables including work, language proficiency, education, and work experience. Those who are interested might use our interactive calculator to find their CRS score.

Every year, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts lotteries for applicants under the Express Entry program. Applicants for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) who achieve the minimal cut-off score are invited to submit an application by the department. Additionally, the department has implemented category-based draws for those who possess particular language skills or professional experience that is in high demand in Canada. Candidates may be judged eligible under these drawings if they qualify under any one of the three Express Entry programs.

A candidate, who is now an applicant, must pass all required examinations and satisfy the requirements as stated in their application after obtaining an invitation to apply (ITA) and submitting an application. In the event that this is accomplished, they will be granted permanent resident (PR) status, meaning they can live, work, and study in Canada as they choose.

What are the FSWP’s eligibility requirements?

One of Canada’s primary routes for skilled economic immigrants is the FSWP.

Candidates must complete the program’s basic requirements and receive at least 67 points under the FSWP’s unique scoring grid for human capital components in order to be eligible. It should be noted that this score is distinct from the CRS score given to applicants for each of the three Express Entry programs when they join the pool.

To view the specific selection criteria and the points allotted to them, click this link.

Candidates must not only receive a minimum score of 67 points on the FSWP selection factors scoring grid, but also:

have a skilled occupation as defined by the National Occupation Classification (NOC) Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) level 0,1,2, or 3*, and have at least one year of full-time work experience, or equivalent work experience, within the last ten years.

possess verified language proficiency in either French or English at a level 7 according to the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French or the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for English. All four language proficiency levels (writing, reading, speaking, and listening) must be at least a level 7.

have a skilled occupation as defined by the National Occupation Classification (NOC) Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) level 0,1,2, or 3*, and have at least one year of full-time work experience, or equivalent work experience, within the last ten years.

Possess verified language proficiency in either French or English at a level 7 according to the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French or the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for English. All four language proficiency levels (writing, reading, speaking, and listening) must be at least a level 7.

What qualifications must one meet to be eligible for the CEC?

The CEC provides a route for qualified workers and foreign students who are studying or working in Canada to apply for permanent residence (PR) and stay in the country. These people typically have greater official language proficiency, which is typically acquired over time in Canada, as well as higher CRS scores due to their prior Canadian education and experience.

In order to qualify for the CEC, applicants need to:

• Possess a minimum of one year’s worth of professional, technical, or skilled employment experience gained in Canada within three years or 36 months of the application date;
• Possess a minimum CLB or NCLC level of 5 for occupations in NOC TEER category 2 or 3 or a level 7 for jobs in NOC TEER 0 or 1; and
• Decide not to reside or work in Quebec.

Candidates for CEC positions are not obliged to include documentation of settlement monies with their application.

What are the prerequisites for FSTP eligibility?

For new immigrants with prior expertise in a qualified trade that qualifies, there is an economic pathway called the FSTP.

In order to qualify for the FSTP, applicants need to:

• Possess a minimum of two years’ worth of full-time work experience in a skilled trade from the five years prior to the application date;
• fulfill the NOC’s employment standards for that specialized trade;
• possess a certificate of qualification* from a Canadian province or territory OR a valid job offer of continuous paid full-time employment (at least 30 hours per week) from up to two employers in Canada, for at least one year;
• Provide evidence of a minimum level 5 CLB/NCLC in speaking and hearing and a minimum level 4 CLB/NCLC in reading and writing for basic language proficiency;
• be able to provide proof of their knowledge, expertise, and completion of the necessary tasks for their line of work; and
• Unless you are presently employed and permitted to work in Canada, provide evidence of your financial ability to settle there.