Express Entry is an application intake management system which was implemented by the Government of Canada in January 2015. Most applications under Express Entry are processed by IRCC within six months or less, which means the processing of applications under this system is significantly fast. Only the following immigration programs are managed under Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker Program Federal Skilled Trades Program Canadian Experience Class Some Provincial Nominee Programs

Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements under one of the programs listed above are eligible to apply under Express Entry. Those who meet the requirements of at-least one of the programs managed under Express Entry i.e. FSWP, FSTP or CEC must create their profile using IRCC’s online system and should receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). All applicants who meet the criteria of one or more of the above listed program(s) and meet other applicable requirements to create their profile under Express Entry using IRCC online web platform are placed in a pool of candidates and are assigned a score under…

The CRS is a points-based system adopted by IRCC which they use to score various potential applicants under Express Entry who create their profile(s) under Express Entry and enter the pool of candidates. Under Express Entry CRS, the potential applicants/ candidates are ranked based on the answers they provide in their Express Entry profile. The areas which affect a candidate’s score under Express Entry are: Age Level of Education Study in Canada Official Language Skills (English or French) Additional Language Skills (e.g. if you know both English and French and can provide language test results for both official languages like IELTS and TEF) Canadian Work Experience Foreign Work…

Canada selects skilled immigrants based on their ability to establish themselves economically in Canada and actively participate in the Economy. There are three separate programs which falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government i.e. Federal Skilled Worker Program, Fereral Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. In January 2015, the Canadian Government launched a new Application Intake Management System called Express Entry to manage how applicants with skilled work experience apply to immigrate to Canada. The above noted programs along with some Provincial Nominee Programs are now managed under the Express Entry System: (Note: The Province of Quebec does not…

This program has traditionally been one of the most popular categories for economic immigration. Through the FSWP, Canada accepts skilled immigrants who possess skilled work experience which is required to actively take part and contribute to the Canadian economy. The selection of skilled workers under this program is points based and it evaluates official language proficiency, education, work experience, age, arranged employment in Canada and adaptability factors. This program is now managed by IRCC under the Express Entry system. Most complete applications submitted under Express Entry are processed by IRCC within six months or less.

Please note that FSWP is also points based and the points grid for FSWP is different than Express Entry CRS. In order to qualify under FSWP, a potential applicant must meet the minimum requirements of this program: Have at-least one year of continuous full-time skilled work experience (no gap in employment) or the equivalent experience in continuous part-time position within the past 10 years. This work experience must be paid and must fall under an occupation listed under National Occupational Classification (NOC). Provide official language test results (IELTS, CELPIP or TEF) and meet the minimum language threshold of CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark)…

Maximum points awarded for Official Language(s) Proficiency are 28. The most important factor for predicting if a prospective immigrant is going to be successfully integrate and economically establish in Canada is their proficiency to communicate in either one or both official languages of Canada i.e. English and/or French. Applicants who qualify under the FSWP must provide proof that they have scored CLB level 7 in four language skill areas i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing. IRCC presently accepts language test reports issued by International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Canadian Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and the Test d’evaluation…

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level Speaking Listening Reading Writing CLB level 9 or above 6 points 6 points 6 points 6 points CLB level 8 5 Points 5 points 5 points 5 points CLB Level 7 4 points 4 points 4 points 4 points Less than CLB Level 7 Applicant is not eligible to apply under FSWP. Maximum 24 points can be awarded for the First Official Language Proficiency.

If a prospective applicant scores CLB level 5 or high in all four language skill areas, they are eligible for 4 points. If they applicant scores CLB level 4 or less in any or all of the four areas, then they are not eligible to for any points for the second official language. Note: Taking a test to assess second language proficiency is optional. However, the prospective applicants are required to take an exam in order to assess their first official language proficiency i.e. either English or French.

Maximum points awarded for Education are 25. The education must have either been obtained in Canada or the applicants must provide educational credential assessment (ECA) report from an IRCC approved agency. The breakdown of the points is provided below: Level of Education Points Doctoral level University Degree. PhD or equivalent 25 Points Master’s level university degree or a University degree which allows entry in a regulated profession (like Chartered Accountants) The occupation allowed by the degree must fall under: NOC skill A, and It must be regulated by a Canadian Provincial Regulatory Body (like Provincial Law Societies or medical associations) 23 Points Two or more Canadian or equivalent post-secondary…

Primary or Principal applicant is awarded points for his/her age. The Government of Canada found in a recent research that young workers tend to be more successful and easily integrate in Canada post immigration. The maximum number of points awarded for age are 12. The breakdown of points awarded under this category are: Age Points awarded Below 18 years 0 points 18-35 Years 12 points 36 Years 11 Points 37 Years 10 Points 38 Years 9 Points 39 Years 8 Points 40 Years 7 Points 41 Years 6 Points 42 Years 5 Points 43 Years 4 Points 44 Years 3 Points 45 Years 2 Points 46 Years 1 Points 47 Years or above 0 Points  

If a potential applicant has received a job offer in Canada which is full-time and is at least for a duration of one year which has been offered by a Canadian employer. A job offer must usually be backed by a positive or neutral Labour Market Impact Assessment; however, there are certain exceptions to this. The points are awarded if: For a job offer to be considered valid the following criteria must be met: The job offer is for full-time & paid work and is continuous for at-least one year. It must not be for any seasonal or contractual employment It is in an…

Upto 10 points could be awarded to applicants for some factors under adaptability. Adaptability Factors Points Eligibility Applicant’s spouse or partner’s official language proficiency: If your spouse or common-law partner has taken a language test from an IRCC approved agency and have achieved a score of CLB level 4 or higher in all of the four language skill areas i.e. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (The language test scores should be less than two years old) 5 points Applicant’s past study in Canada. It is considered when an Applicant has successfully completed at-least two years of full-time study i.e. the program they completed was at-least…