At Five Riverz Immigration, we guide individuals through the intricacies of Canada's Express Entry system, the critical gateway for three prominent immigration programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Express Entry is the pathway to Canadian permanent residence for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates who have already met the criteria for one of these programs.
To initiate the Express Entry process, candidates submit a profile, requiring essential documents such as language test results, educational credential assessment reports, and a passport or travel document. Upon receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, candidates complete a comprehensive application, including reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and medical examination results.
Express Entry eligibility targets individuals with university or college degrees, skilled work experience, and moderate English and French proficiency. Meeting the eligibility criteria for one of the three federal programs—Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC)—is a prerequisite for Express Entry.
The general requirements for skilled workers include:
- A minimum of one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in a skilled occupation within the last ten years.
- Language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) seven.
- Completion of post-secondary education assessed against Canadian standards.
While Express Entry processing times can be as swift as six months, the duration may vary. A profile remains active in the pool for 12 months, and if an invitation is not received within this period, candidates can resubmit their profile to stay in the pool. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score determines a candidate's ranking in the pool, considering factors such as age, education level, language proficiency, work experience, spouse factors, and connections to Canada.
At Five Riverz Immigration, we navigate the Express Entry journey, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the process and maximizing your potential for success in obtaining Canadian permanent residency.