Express Entry Canada

Requirements for Express Entry:

Applying through FSWP, minimum number needed for you to qualify is 67 out of 100 (67 Point System). Except the points required here are some major factors that affects your profile:

1. Age: If your age is between 18 to 35 years than it is possible that you will be given maximum points. If you are above 35, than you will be given points but not much as compared to 18-35 years group age. Maximum age allowed in Express program is 45 years but if you have reached 45 years you can still apply for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
2. Work Experience: For applying through Express program, one should have an experience of minimum of 12 months in the last 3 years (before you apply).
3. Education: It is must to show that the education credentials you have is equal to a completed Canadian Secondary school (high School) or post-secondary credentials. If they do not match then no points will be rewarded and you won’t be eligible for FSWP.
4. Language Ability: Your language ability is assessed through Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) which is deduced by your test score in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). Its range varies from 1 to 12, where 1 – 4 is basic level, 5 – 8 is intermediate and 8 – 12 is advanced. In FSWP minimum CLB required is “7”. Extra points are also given if a candidate knows French language fluently.
5. Adaptability: In this section maximum points you can get is 10 by listing your spouse or common-law partner.
6.  Arranged Employment: If you have an valid job offer from eligible employers under FSWP than maximum points you can get under arranged employment is 15.

In Express Programme, cut-off is set for selecting the candidates for ITA. In latest Canada Express Entry draw bar was set at 440/1200 points. All the requirements will be taken care of by Visabuddy Best Immigration Consultancy.

Canada Express Entry Program 2018

For entering in the program one is required to create a profile online with all the credentials required. After creating the profile, your profile is then added to the Express pool with all the other candidates profiles. If a profile is selected by the eligible employers or by Canadian Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) then the respective profile is given 600 CRS points for provincial nomination or 200 CRS for job offer. After all this process then top ranked candidates are given an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canada PR visa. 

Step by wise step is as follows:

1. Create an online profile by submitting their application online.
2. All related documents should be submitted.
3. After approval from CIC then your are given ITA.
4. Getting ITA you can then apply for citizenship.   

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):

Every Province in Canada has their own specific requirements for allowing an immigrant to live and work for example for Ontario there is a grid of 400 points while Saskatchewan has a score grid of 40 points out of 100 points. If a Province has nominated you under their Express stream, then you have to update it in your Express profile in order to get extra point in the ranking system. For confirming your PNP follow these steps:

1. In your Express profile go to “application details” and then select “nomination and selection”.
2. Where it is asking for a Canada PNP Express Entry nomination, check “yes”.
3. Select the Province or territory that has nominated you. Update your profile.
4. Provide your Job Seeker Validation Code and Express Entry Profile number to your selected province.
5. This information then after will be given to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for confirmation by the province. After confirmation, you will be given MyCIC message.
6. Clicking “accept” will update 600 CRS to your Express Profile. You have maximum 30 days to accept the PNP nomination before it expires.

Nomination obtained through the traditional paper-based process known as base nominations, will not be processed through Canada Express Entry program. Some questions related to PNP asked are as follows:

Does Notification of Interest (NOI) counts as Nomination?

If you are given a Notification of Interest (NOI) by any province that will not be counted as Nomination for your Express profile. NOI are not counted in Canada Express Entry Program.

Can Have Nominations form several Provinces?

A candidate can only have single PNP nomination in Express Program. If you have several PNP nomination, then you have to decline the original PNP nomination and select the one that  you want to reflect in your Express profile.

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