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Express Entry
Introduced in January 2015, the Express Entry program has become the most popular stream offering Canadian Permanent Residence. Individuals are chosen based on their skills and ability to contribute to the Canadian economy. There are 3 programs in this stream:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
1. Federal Skilled Worker Program
This program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently.
1.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you must:
have worked in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)
click here to find your NOC Skill Level
show that you performed duties in the occupational description for the NOC
the skilled work experience must be:
the same NOC as the primary occupation on your immigration application
within the last 10 years
paid work
at least 1 year of continuous work
meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 7 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
meet education requirements
have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary or post-secondary institution, or
if you have foreign education, have a Educational Credential Assessment from a designated organization confirming that the education is equal to a Canadian certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian secondary or post-secondary institution
have proof of funds that shows you have enough money to settle in Canada
click here for requirements
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
plan to live outside the province of Quebec
click here for the Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers Program
1.2 Selection
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will be scored out of 100 points based on six selection criteria:
Language skills
Education
Work experience
Age
Arranged employment in Canada
Adaptability
You must score 67 points on the point grid to be entered in the Express Entry pool. Once you are in the Express Entry pool, your profile will be ranked based on your CRS Score.
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program
This program is for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada permanently based on a qualified trade.
2.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, you must:
have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial, or federal authority
meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the NOC, except for needing a certificate of qualification
eligible NOC groups: 72, 73, 82, 92, 632, 633
click here to search occupations in these major NOC groups
show that you performed duties in the occupational description for the NOC
have minimum 2 years work experience in the last 5 years
meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 4 for reading and writing
CLB Level 5 for speaking and listening
have proof of funds that shows you have enough money to settle in Canada
click here for requirements
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
plan to live outside the province of Quebec
click here for the Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers Program
get assessed for your trade by the province or territory
click here for information on the assessment process in BC
3. Canadian Experience Class
This program is for skilled workers with Canadian work experience who want to become permanent residents.
3.1 Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Canadian Experience Class, you must:
have worked in a NOC skilled occupation (Skill Level 0, A, or B)
click here to find your NOC Skill Level
show that you performed duties in the occupational description for the NOC
the skilled work experience must be:
within the last 3 years
at least 1 year in Canada
gained by working in Canada legally
meet minimum language requirements
CLB Level 7 for NOC 0 and A jobs
CLB Level 5 for NOC B jobs
have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
plan to live outside the province of Quebec
click here for the Quebec-Selected Skilled Workers Program
