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Express Entry
As of January 2015, skilled foreign workers have access to Express Entry (EE).
Express Entry (EE) a new electronic application management system – which applies to Canada’s key economic immigration programs.
This is the fastest and most popular pathway for newcomers seeking a new life in Canada. Express Entry organizes and processes applications for people who wish to immigrate to Canada and acquire Canadian permanent residence (PR).
Express Entry is an online application management system which aims to ensure faster processing and better economic outcomes for permanent residence to Canada under federal and certain provincial programs.
To qualify for EE, applicants need to meet the criteria of at least one of the three federal economic immigration programs below:
| Program | Target group |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) | For Qualified, experienced tradespersons who want to immigrate to Canada |
| Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) | Professionals and skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. Candidates can apply with their spouse/partner and dependent children |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | For individuals who have worked in Canada for at least one year seeking to be permanent residents |
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will submit a profile in the Express Entry pool, known as an Expression of Interest (EOI).
There Are Four Stages To The EE:
- — Create an EE profile
- — Submit the profile in the EE pool
- — Receive an invitation to apply (ITA)
- — Apply for Permanent residency
General Eligibility Requirements To Apply To Express Entry:
- — Have at least one year, in the last 10 years, of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in a skilled occupation
- — Be able to demonstrate on an approved language test a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) seven in either English or French
- — Completed post-secondary education that is assessed against Canadian standards with an Educational Credential Assessment
Please note that these are the minimum requirements to apply to EE as a skilled worker. Fulfilling these requirements do not guarantee with securing an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.