Express Entry in Canada

You aspire to live permanently in Canada, then. Wonderful! It’s possible that you learned about Canada’s Express Entry program via friends or relatives who have relocated here already.

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Our staff, a top Canadian immigration law firm, specializes in assisting customers just like you. To obtain your permanent residence in Canada, let’s begin by going over what you need to know about Express Entry in Canada.

What is an Express Entry profile?

An Express Entry profile is a computerized application that you will provide to the Canadian government that contains personal information about you, your family, your employment history, your age, your educational background, your fluency in both English and French, and any connections you may have with the country.

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With the help of this data, the Express Entry system in Canada will evaluate your profile concerning a group of applicants.

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What are the requirements to apply for Express Entry?

You must demonstrate your proficiency in both English and/or French, as well as your education and employment history, to be eligible for the Express Entry system.

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The qualifying requirements for each of the three Express Entry programs vary, but generally speaking, to be eligible to apply, you should:

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  • Have completed post-secondary education that is assessed against Canadian standards
  • Have at least 1 year of continuous work within the last 10 years (a combination of part-time, full-time, or more than 1 job) in your primary occupation.
  • Finished the TEF, CELPIP, or IELTS general training exam with a minimum score of 7 (the Canadian Language Benchmark 7). Please take note that we advise you to score higher than a CLB 7 on your test to boost your total points and remain competitive in the pool.

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Following your fulfillment of these minimal qualifying standards, your profile will be uploaded to the Express Entry Canada database. This in no way ensures that you will be invited to apply for permanent residency during one of the invitation rounds.

Make an appointment for a consultationwith our Edmonton-based team of Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants to increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply.

How do I apply for Express Entry Canada?

Even though you can apply for Express Entry on your own, there are a number of requirements and actions you must take. Having the assistance of an expert to mentor you will be beneficial.

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Finding out which program you qualify for and whether you match the requirements is the first step.

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The next stage entails figuring out your express entrance score, making your profile, and having it evaluated by the pool. To get started, utilize our Express Entry Calculator.

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Getting your documentation together, including your academic evaluation and language test scores, is the third stage.

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Lastly, you will send in your profile and bide your time to receive an invitation to apply for your permanent residency in the next round of invites.

How long does Express Entry take?

Your Express Entry profile will be active for a maximum of 12 months after you establish it. Your invitation to apply (ITA) may arrive at any time; but, once you do, you will have sixty days to submit the necessary application materials.

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Contact our team of Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants in Edmonton for a consultation if you have already obtained your ITA and need assistance assembling your documentation.

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Your application for permanent residence may then be processed in as little as six months.

Is there a maximum age for Express Entry?

No. The application age for Express Entry is unrestricted. It is true, nonetheless, that candidates who are between the ages of 20 and 29 receive the most points according to their age. You are no longer awarded points for your profile after the age of 45. Nevertheless, you can make up for your age in other ways, including through your education.

What is a good CRS score?

Individuals with stronger profiles and more points are indeed more likely to be called to apply for permanent residency, even if there is no perfect score to be eligible for Express Entry.

Generally speaking, if your profile satisfies the following criteria, it will score higher:

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  • Have at least 3 years of work experience
  • Score at least a CLB 9 on your IELTS general training test, CELPIP, or TEF
  • Have at least two Bachelor’s degrees or a Master’s degree
  • Be under the age of 30

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Don’t worry if you don’t match these specifications! Our group can assist you. You can raise your CRS score in various ways. For a free introductory consultation, please contact our team of registered Canadian immigration advisors.

What is the difference between being eligible and my CRS score?

The Federal Skilled Worker Program currently requires 67 points out of a possible 100 to pass. These points are not the same as the points that the Express Entry pool uses to rank your profile. You will be assigned a CRS score as soon as you enter the Express Entry pool. Following that, the Canadian government will rank the applicants in the pool and extend invitations to the applicants with the highest CRS ratings for permanent residency.

What’s the minimum score to be invited?

Program- and draw-specific minimum Express Entry CRS scores are required for invitations. Nobody is able to foresee what will be drawn next. The best course of action is to maximize your Express Entry profile’s CRS points in order to be prepared.

To learn more about your options and how to raise your CRS score, schedule a free initial appointment with our team of Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants in Edmonton.

Do I need to speak English or French?

Indeed. Although the requirements for each Express Entry program vary, it is advisable to ensure that you are ready to pass your language exam and receive at least a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7. According to the CEFR scale, this corresponds to intermediate-level proficiency B1.

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The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) required for your application will vary depending on the program.

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For instance, you must receive at least a (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)  7 on your exam (equal to intermediate-level proficiency) if you are applying for the Federal Skilled Worker Class Program.

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However, if your employment is TEER 2 or 3, you can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class Program with a CLB 5, which is still within the intermediate range but on the lower end of it.

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Nevertheless, since achieving a CLB 9 or above can earn you an extra 60 CRS points for your profile, we highly advise doing so.

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Find out more about Express Entry’s language requirements.

All About Provincial Nominee Programs

Were you aware that obtaining permanent residency in Canada can be achieved through avenues other than the Express Entry system?

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Many of our clients now have hope because of the Provincial Nominee Programs, which were created to bridge labor and demographic shortfalls in Canada’s provinces and territories.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or Express Entry?

A Provincial Nominee Program can be an alternative for you if your present CRS points are insufficient to get invited to the federal drawings. In this program, 600 more CRS points will be added to your profile.

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Applying simultaneously to both schools will only improve your chances of receiving an invitation in the upcoming round of invitations.

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Make an appointment for an initial consultation with our team of Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants in Edmonton to find out if you qualify for a Provincial Nominee Program.

Can I apply for a Provincial Nominee Program and Canada’s Express Entry at the same time?

You certainly can. You would eventually need to apply to the federal government for your application for permanent residency if you applied for a PNP.

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PNP apps come in two flavors: base and enhanced.

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“Base nominations” are provincial and territorial nominations submitted outside of Express Entry through the paper-based process. These nominations are governed by the PNP streams and processing standards that are currently in place.

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“Enhanced nominations” are nominations from provinces and territories made through Express Entry, which allows each province and territory to expand its annual nomination space. Online processing is used to handle enhanced nominations, and processing durations are typically six months or less. (in eighty percent of instances).

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Your profile may gain an extra 600 CRS points if you are nominated under an enhanced PNP.

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