Skilled Workers, Traders & Professionals
Express Entry
The Express Entry System is an online system utilized by the Canadian government to organize and process skilled worker immigration applications.
There are two types of Express Entry programs skilled workers can go for to get permanent residency in Canada.
1. Express Entry- Federal Program
Skilled workers with the ability to work in Canada to increase the economy of the nation go through the Express Entry- Federal Program for permanent residency in Canada.
This express entry system manages three main federal economic immigration programs:
1. Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience to become Canadian residents permanently.
You must have at least ten years of paid work experience in one of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) jobs mentioned below.
Skill Type 0 (zero): Management jobs such as mine managers, restaurant managers, and shore captains (fishing).
Skill Level A: Professional jobs such as doctors, dentists and architects.
Skill Level B: Technical jobs and skilled trades such as chefs, plumbers and electricians.
You must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 in all 4 abilities; reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
2. Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
The Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program is for skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade to become permanent residents of Canada.
You must have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification and at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade under the following groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
Major Group 72: electrical, industrial, and construction trades
Major Group 73: maintenance and equipment operation trades
Major Group 82: supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production
Major Group 92: manufacturing, processing and utility supervisors and central control operators
Minor Group 632: cooks and chefs
Minor Group 633: bakers and butchers
You must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark of 5 for speaking and listening, and a minimum of 4 for reading and writing.
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class program is for skilled workers with Canadian work experience wanting to become permanent residents of Canada.
You must have at least three years of Canadian skilled work experience in one of these NOC jobs,
Skill Type 0 (zero): Management jobs such as restaurant managers, mine managers and shore captains (fishing).
Skill Level A: Professional jobs such as doctors, dentists and architects.
Skill Level B: Technical jobs and skilled trades such as chefs, plumbers and electricians.
You must have the minimum language level of:
- Canadian Language Benchmark 7: For NOC 0 or A jobs
- Canadian Language Benchmark 5: For NOC B jobs
How Are Express Entry Scores Are Calculated?
Once you apply for an express entry, the government determines if you are eligible for an Express Entry program.
If they find you eligible for the program, they list you in the Express Entry pool and rank you according to CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). Your CRS score will be calculated based on your age, education, work experience and language skills.
The Canadian government selects you from the Express Entry pool based on your score and once you are selected, you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Step-by-Step Process For Express Entry
Express Entry is conducted in two major stages. First, eligible candidates submit their profile to the Canadian government showing interest in becoming Canadian permanent residents. And in the second stage, the government invites the highest-scoring applicants to immigrate to Canada permanently.
Below is the step-by-step process of how to submit your Express Entry profile to become a permanent resident in Canada.
Note: You must include your medical exam and police certificates in the application.
How Much Does Express Entry Cost?
The total cost for Express Entry is about $2,300 CAD. Below is the breakdown of costs.
Language Tests: $300
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): $200
Biometrics: $85
Government Fees: $1,325 (adult) & $225 (child)
Medical Examination Fees: $450 (adult) & $250 (child)
Police Clearance Certificates: $100
2. Express Entry- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for skilled workers with work experience to immigrate to a specific Canadian province or territory permanently.
Click on this link to learn about the Provincial Nominee Program in detail.
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