Express Entry
Canada Express Entry Immigration
As of January 2015, Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new online system to manage application for permanent residency under certain economic programs. This new system is called the Express Entry system.
The goal of the Express Entry system is to allow CIC to expedite application processing time in an effort to secure the best immigration candidates.
Express Entry is not a new immigration program. It is an online selection system for candidates who qualify for immigration through one of the three federal economic immigration classes:
Federal Skilled Trade
FSTP is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.
Federal Skilled Worker
FSWP has been the main way Canada has welcomed talent from all across the globe.
Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian government welcomes the desire of foreign professionals with Canadian experience to become permanent residents of Canada.
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With the Express Entry System, an electronic profile of the applicant must be prepared and submitted to CIC. Canadian by Choice can help you navigate through this process and submit the best profile for you.
We will then assess and rank your profile amongst other applicant’s profiles in a pool. Your assessment and ranking will be based on:
- Age
- Education
- English and/or French language skills
- Work experience
- Other factors that have been shown to help newcomers prosper in Canada.
Advantages of Express Entry
Candidates’ profiles are ranked against each other according to a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates will be considered for an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving an ITA must quickly submit a full application and pay the processing fees, within a delay of 60 days.
Important
The federal government aims to process complete PR applications in only 6 months.
- Better aligns Canada’s immigration intake with labour market requirements.
- Ability to alter the program quickly and efficiently based on Canada’s economic needs.
- Candidates can improve their scores whilst in the pool, meaning they can work towards achieving an Invitation to Apply.
- Offers a clear and realistic picture of a candidate’s Canada immigration prospects.
- Gives government flexibility on immigration through CRS changes and program-specific draws.
- Dramatically reduced processing times by prioritizing those more likely to be successful.