What is Express Entry to Canada?
Under the Express Entry System, potential candidates are ranked using a points-based system based on their eligibility to meet certain criteria. This is called a Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS score). Applicants who meet the highest rankings will be added to a pool of immigration-ready skilled workers.
On a rotating schedule, the Government of Canada will draw applicants from the pool and issue the top scorers an invitation to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Once the applicant accepts the invitation and completes the process, they will be awarded permanent residency in Canada for themselves and their immediate family members.
When Seeking Express Entry to Canada, Mistakes Can be Costly
Our immigration consultants will help you with different techniques to improve your CRS score, obtaining all of the necessary documents and fixing weaknesses in your application so that you can achieve permanent residency on the first attempt. This way, you can avoid the expensive option of having to try again.
Eligibility and Requirements For Express Entry to Canada
The three programs for Express Entry to Canada are:
- NThe Federal Skilled Working Class (FSW)
- NThe Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST)
- NThe Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Your CRS scores depend on different factors such as your age, education, experience and language ability in English or French. If you are married, your spouse’s education, experience and language ability in English or French will also be counted towards your scores to immigrate to Canada.
More points are awarded if you have completed a college or university program in Canada, or if you have a provincial nomination. Other factors, such as a formal Canadian job offer, will also add more points to your score, but these are not mandatory to apply.