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How To Qualify For Express Entry Immigration
To qualify for Express Entry immigration, you must first qualify under one of the eligible economic immigration programs. These programs are:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is the largest of all economic immigration programs, and is the most popular program for applicants who reside outside of Canada. Applicants are assessed on their ability to contribute to the Canadian economy as a worker, based on factors such as age, work experience, education, and language skills. These factors are assessed on a points scale - a minimum of 67 points is needed in order to qualify.
Canadian Experience Class
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program is the most suitable route for applicants inside Canada. Once applicants have one year of full-time Canadian work experience, in an eligible occupation (NOC type 0, A, or B), they can qualify under this program. Many applicants who do not qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker program chose to first come to Canada on a Study Permit or a Work Permit so that they may later qualify for Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
The Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program is for candidates in select skilled trade occupations. Applicants need two years of experience in a qualifying trades occupation, as well as a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.
Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is suitable for applicants who have an existing connection to one of the Canadian provinces. This can be through employment, education, or business. Qualifying applicants can obtain a nomination from a province, which then allows the applicant to immigrate through Express Entry.
minimum requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program
The following are the minimum requirements which must be met to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program.
Applicants must have at least one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience over the last 10 years. The occupation must be listed in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) category 0 (management occupations), A (occupations that usually require university education) or B (occupations that usually require college education or apprenticeship training).
The Federal Skilled Worker Points Scale
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants must have a score of at least 67 on the official points scale. Points are calculated for the following sections: Work Experience, Language Skill, Education, Age, and Adaptability Factors. Below is a section by section breakdown of the points scale.
Work Experience
| 6+ years | 15 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 1 year | 9 |
Language Skills
| 6 in all areas (intermediate/competent English level) | 7 in all areas (intermediate/competent English level)) | 16 |
| 6.5 in reading, writing, speaking, 7.5 in listening | 8 in all areas | 20 |
| 7 or higher in reading, writing, speaking, 8 or higher in listening | 9 or higher in all areas | 24 |
Skills in Second Language (optional)
| 5 or more in all areas | 4 |
Education
| Doctorate / PhD | 25 |
| Master's Degree | 23 |
| Two post-secondary degrees (one at least 3 years) | 22 |
| Post-secondary degree - 3+ years | 21 |
| Post-secondary degree - 2 years | 19 |
| Post-secondary degree - 1 year | 5 |
Age
| under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47+ | 0 |
Adaptability Factors (maximum 10 points total)
| Work Experience in Canada | One year of full-time work experience in Canada (NOC Skill type 0, A, or B) | 10 |
| Spouse Work Experience in Canada | Spouse has one year of full-time work experience in Canada (NOC Skill type 0, A, or B) | 5 |
| Study in Canada | Completed a 2 year study program in Canada | 5 |
| Spouse Study in Canada | Spouse completed a 2 year study program in Canada | 5 |
| Spouse Language Skills | Spouse has a language level of at least CLB 4 in English or French. | 5 |
| Arranged Employment in Canada | A qualifying job offer in Canada | 5 |
| Relatives in Canada | You or your spouse/common-law partner have a relative who is living in Canada, is 18 years or older, and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Qualifying relatives: Parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew. | 5 |
What If I am Outside Canada, and Don't Qualify for Federal Skilled Worker?
The following are common strategies for either gaining the 67 Federal Skilled Worker points needed to enter Express Entry, or for qualifying for an alternative immigration program.
Come to Canada on a Study Permit
After obtaining a Study Permit and completing a qualifying study program, graduates can boost their points score, and can also qualify for a work permit. After obtaining work experience in Canada, eligibility for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class or the Provincial Nominee Program is possible
Obtain a Canadian Job Offer
A qualifying job offer gives a boost of 5 points, and may also allow the applicant to come to Canada immediately on a Work Permit. While it is often difficult to succeed in a job search from outside Canada, entering Canada on a Visitor Visa is sometimes a suitable first step. Once working in Canada, applicants may qualify not only for Express Entry but also for the Provincial Nominee Program.
Rewrite Language Exams
A small increase in language test scores can have a big effect on the overall score, so it is often useful for the applicant or their spouse to re-write language tests.
Assess Spouse Language and Education
If the applicant has a spouse or common-law partner, points can be added if they also get a language exam, and assess their education.
Next Steps for Express Entry After Qualifying for a Program
Prepare Language Exam Documents
Before creating an Express Entry Profile, you must provide the results of an approved language exam, completed in the past 2 years. Approved exams for English are: IELTS General Training (the Academic test is not accepted), CELPIP-General (General-LS is not accepted), and if wrigin in French you can write the TCF Canada or TEF Canada tests.
Prepare Education Documents
Applicants need to provide an Educational Credential Assessment for any degree or diploma obtained outside of Canada, which will be used for qualifying or getting points in Express Entry. An ECA report states that your educational credential is equivalent to Canadian standards, and valid for Canadian immigration.
Prepare Employment Documents
All work experience that you claim for qualification or points under Express Entry must be proven through documentation, such as employment letters.
Submit your Profile (Expression of Interest) and enter the Express Entry pool
If you are eligible for one of the federal or provincial immigration programs, and have completed your language test, you can enter the Express Entry pool!
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