Migrating to Canada is made easy with the Express Entry program. Introduced in 2015, the Express Entry platform of Canada manages applications for various immigration programs. The system allows Canada to choose the best applicants from around the world.
This page talks about the features of Express Entry Canada, the process, cost, etc. We will guide you on how to acquire Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry Program.
Express Entry is a point-based Canada immigration regulatory system developed by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015. With this system, the Canadian government can manage skilled worker applications wanting to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents.
Applicants with the highest points receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for PR in Canada.
There are three Canadian immigration programs under Canada’s Express Entry:
Canada Category-Based Selection
The Express Entry eligibility criteria are:
Specific eligibility criteria differ according to the selected program. You will need to score 67 points to make your EE profile.
You can submit your PR application only after you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from IRCC. The higher your CRS score in the Express Entry pool, the better your chances of securing an ITA.
With the introduction of category-based selection, specific occupations in healthcare, STEM, trade, agriculture, and agri-food are being prioritized in 2023.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is point-based. It assigns points to applicants after assessing various factors. The factors and sub-factors are explained below.
There are a total of 1200 points. You must remember:
Human Capital/Core Factors:
Common-Law Partner or Spouse Factors
Skill Transferability Factors
Additional Factors
Documents are required at two stages of the process:
Proof of Funds is the way the immigrants show that they have enough finance for immigration to Canada. The programs that require the showing of proof of funds are:
Showing proof of funds for Express Entry process
You need to show proof of funds as per your family members.
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| Family Members | Funds Required (in CAD) | Approximate Equivalent in PKR (1 CAD = 143.50 PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAD 13,757 | ₨1,974,434 |
| 2 | CAD 17,127 | ₨2,454,086 |
| 3 | CAD 21,055 | ₨3,022,818 |
| 4 | CAD 25,564 | ₨3,668,567 |
| 5 | CAD 28,994 | ₨4,161,077 |
| 6 | CAD 32,700 | ₨4,692,450 |
| 7 | CAD 36,407 | ₨5,217,204 |
| For each additional member | CAD 3,706 | ₨531,356 |
| Category | Fee in CAD | Approximate Fee in PKR (1 CAD = 143.50 PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | Application Processing Fee | ₨121,975 |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | ₨73,902 | |
| Spouse/Partner | Application Processing Fee | ₨121,975 |
| RPRF | ₨73,902 | |
| Dependent Child | Fee per Child | ₨33,055 |
Step 1: Educational Credential Assessment fee in the application stage.
Step 2: Filing your EE Application online (Free of Cost).
Step 3: If you receive an ITA invite, you must then submit your documents online and pay the application fees to begin your visa process.
Step 4: Complete your biometrics.
Step 5: You will be required to send your passport details.
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It usually takes around 6 months to process your application once it is received. It is important for the applicant to provide all the necessary documents before the processing window opens.
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Express Entry stream is handled by IRCC for the federal Government of Canada.
Yes, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) and IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) are the same. The CIC was renamed as IRCC in 2015.
The EE draws are a method of choosing applicants. In this process, the Express Entry pool of candidates eligible for invitation to apply is selected based on the announced CRS score. It is done every two weeks, and the highest-scoring candidates are sent to the ITA. They can then apply for PR visa.
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Points grid is different from CRS. The immigrants filling under the FSWP must score at least 67 out of 100. Only if they score 67 points, are they eligible to apply for the FSWP. The points grid considers six factors. The factors are –
Factor | Maximum Points Available |
Language skills – in English & French | 28 |
Education | 25 |
Work experience | 15 |
Age | 12 |
Arranged employment (job offer in Canada) | 10 |
Adaptability | 10 |
TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLEÂ | 100 |
The necessity of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) depends on the program.
The program which requires ECA is –
The programs which do not need ECA are –
Yes, work experience is necessary. But, the amount of time required depends on the different programs. Canadian work experience makes you eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). FSTP requires skilled trade experience.
The spouse of an Express Entry candidate can apply for permanent residency. But, for this, the applicant has to claim him/her on the application
The Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) measures language ability of a foreign worker against the Canadian standards. You will have to meet the required CLB level for your occupation.
Your Express Entry profile number will be mentioned on the PDF letter that you get after online submission. The number will be given at the top, and in between the document. It will begin with E and followed by 7 numbers.
Job Bank is the national employment service of Canada. You can use the services to –
Working in the US as a skilled foreign worker requires a valid US work visa, such as H-1B, L-1 etc.
Job Bank is the national employment service of Canada. You can use the services to –
The PGWP allows you to work in Canada after you complete your studies from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
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