Express Entry

Express Entry (EE) is an online immigration application scheme. One can submit a profile and to be considered as a skilled immigrant. Applicants with the highest rankings are invited to apply for permanent residency.

 

What is Express Entry and how does it work?

Express Entry is not an immigration program, it’s just an online system formed to manage Canada’s immigration applications intake.

Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria can submit an online profile known as an Expression of interest (EOI), under one of the three federal Canada immigration programs or a participating provincial immigration program, to the Express Entry Pool.

Applicants’ profiles are ranked against each other according to a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest ranked applicant will get an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving an ITA must submit a full application and pay processing fees, within 60-days.

The federal government aims to process complete PR applications in only 6 months.

Potential applicants will need to be eligible under one of the following federal economic immigration programs.

• The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW).
• The Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
• The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)

 

Qualification for EE?

Applicants can qualify for Express Entry if he meets the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker program, Skilled Trades program, or Canadian Experience Class.

Federal Skilled Worker

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is for those who are selected to immigrate to Canada because of their work experience and skills.
To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Have a job offer; or
• Be eligible to work in Canada; or
• Be able to prove that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependents after you arrive in Canada.

Have at least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience. The applicant’s work experience must be Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or Skill Level B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). Meet minimum language levels in English or French; Have a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree; Plan to live outside the province of Quebec.

 

Immigrate as a provincial nominee

The provincial nominee program (PNP) is for workers who

• have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory
• want to live in that province or territory
• want to become permanent residents of Canada

Each province and territory have its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements.

For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target

• students
• businesspeople
• skilled workers
• semi-skilled workers

Understand the application options

How you apply depends on which stream you’re applying to. You can apply using one of the following streams. The application process will vary based on the stream you choose.

• Express Entry process
• Non-Express Entry process

 

Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a passageway to a permanent residence ship which helps employers in Atlantic Canada hire foreign skilled workers who want to immigrate to Atlantic Canada and international graduates who want to stay in Atlantic Canada after they complete their graduation.

The regulations for the permanent Atlantic Immigration Program come into force on January 1, 2022.

• Atlantic Immigration Pilot extended for 2-year
• more time for international graduates to apply
• More flexibility for hiring health-care professionals
• Changes to the requirements for temporary work permit applications (starting May 1, 2019)

As of June 1, 2019, your spouse or common-law partner can apply for an open work permit if:

• You are having a work permit through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, and
• Your job is listed as Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A, B or C in the National Occupation Classification.

AIPP is an employer-driven program proposed to help Atlantic Canada employers to hire qualified candidates for jobs they have which could not be filled locally. To immigrate to Atlantic Canada through the pilot, you must be a recent graduate of a publicly funded institution in Atlantic Canada or a skilled worker who meets the program requirements.

The applicant could be living abroad or already be in Canada temporarily.

Kindly Note: – Applicant must have a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada to participate in the program.

There are 3 programs under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program:

• Atlantic International Graduate Program
• Atlantic High-skilled Program
• Atlantic Intermediate-skilled Program