What is a Canada PR Express Entry?

Express Entry is the most prominent route chosen by individuals especially skilled professionals for permanent resident status in Canada. 

 

Express Entry is an online application management system that manages the applications of skilled workers interested in becoming residents of Canada. A points-based system is used to assess eligible applicants based on information in their profile, such as skills, work experience, employment status, and nomination. The Express Entry conducts draws to select eligible applicants from the Express Entry pool. These draws are conducted every two weeks, and individuals with a high CRS score have a greater chance of receiving an ITA Invitations to Apply (ITAs). There were a total 17 number of draws and issued around 32,475 ITAs to candidates.

 

The Express Entry manages applications related to the following federal economic programs: 

 

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
• Provincial Nominee Program 

 

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What are the features of the Canada Express Entry program?

The Express Entry has a wide range of features which include-

 

• Must get a minimum of 67 points in the CRS points Calculator.
• The cost per applicant is CAD 2300, and for couples, it is CAD 4,500.
• The validity of the Express Entry applications is 12 months, and they are processed within 6 to 8 months.
• The length of residence is up to 5 years.
• ITAs are issued to candidates with the highest rankings.
• 4,500 ITAs were issued via the latest Express Entry draw on April 11, 2024.

 

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What is the eligibility criterion for an Express Entry?

While applying for an Express Entry, individuals must meet the following criteria:

 

• Age-Most points will be awarded to individuals between 18 and 35.
• Education-Education must be on par or higher than Canadian Secondary Education.
• Work experience- A minimum of a year of work experience is necessary.
• Language ability- Must obtain at least six IELTS bands equivalent to CLB 7 to showcase language proficiency.
• Adaptability-10 points will be awarded in the adaptability factor if family members or relatives in Canada can support you when you migrate. Additional points will be awarded if your spouse or partner is willing to migrate to Canada.
• Arranged employment- Individuals with a job offer from a Canadian employer can gain an additional 10 point.

 

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What are the requirements for a Canada Express Entry?

Interested individuals who want to apply for a Canada Express Entry must have the following to be selected-

 

• The individual must have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in a skilled occupation within the last ten years.
• The individual must have a minimum CLB score of 7 in English or French.
• The individual must have an Education Credential Assessment (ECA).

 

What are the steps to create a profile on Express Entry?

Individuals applying for an Express Entry must create a profile. 

 

Step 1: Complete your ECA

Step 2: Complete your language ability tests

Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile

Step 4: Calculate your CRS score

Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

 

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