Express Entry Requirements
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Are you eligible?
There are two ways to determine eligibility.
- Answer a few questions to see if you meet the minimum requirements
- Read the requirement details below for each program
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Documents needed
You will need at minimum the following for your profile;
- Passport or travel document
- Language test results
- Education report
- Provincial nomination
- Canadian job offer
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Submit your online profile
Create Express Entry online profile and be entered in pool of candidates. Use your profile to
- Update any information
- Check your score
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Submit application
Use your Express Entry online profile to submit your application within 60 days.
Most applications are processed within 6 months.
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Express Entry Process
The federal government has created an online system to manage the intake process of applications. This new application has replaced the previous ‘first come, first served’ process.
Based on the program that you are using for express entry, you will need to meet the requirements prior to submitting a self-assessed profile online to the Express entry pool. Once your profile is submitted, your application will be placed in a pool or pre-screened candidates and scored based on core factors: skills, work experience, language ability, education and other details.
The top scoring candidates are informed every few weeks. Once the candidate is informed, the application must be submitted within 60 days to one of the programs below. Failure to submit the application within 6 months will make the request invalid and the process must be repeated.
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Comprehensive Ranking System
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points based system based on the self-assessed online profile. All candidates submitted at the same time are ranked against each other. The system ranking is prioritized to those who contribute to economic success such as language, education and work experience.
Points are awarded to a maximum of 1,200 points. The highest ranking applicant will be offered an invitation to apply for permanent residence during draw periods.
Having a job offer prior to submitting the online profile will increase your chances of selection. Job offers in managerial field is worth 200 points, other job offers is worth 50 points
CRS profile will be valid for 12 months, during which time changes can be made to your profile (such as language or education level)
Express entry programs
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Canadian Experience Class
- English or French Language
- Canadian Experience in management, professional or technical field
- 1 year work experience in Canada in the last 3 years
- Job offer not required
- Education no required
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Federal Skills Worker Program
- English or French Language
- Canadian Experience in management, professional or technical field
- 1 year of continuous work experience within the last 10 years
- Not required
- Secondary education required
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Federal Skilled Trades Program
- English or French Language
- Canadian or foreign experience in technical field
- 2 years work experience within the last 5 years
- Job offer required
- Education not required
Express Entry Statistics
2017
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2016
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