Federal Skilled Worker - Express Entry Canada
“Embark on Your Journey to Canadian Permanent Residency with Federal Skilled Worker And Express Entry Canada.
For those aspiring to attain Canadian Permanent Residency (PR), the Express Entry Program stands out as the most renowned and straightforward pathway. Formerly recognized as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Express Entry Canada has become the go-to choice for PR hopefuls. Navigating this program involves understanding various technical facets that significantly impact an applicant’s profile. Below, we outline comprehensive requirements tailored for every Express Entry applicant, ensuring a transparent and informed application process.”
How Federal Skilled Worker and Express Entry Canada Point Works
Education
- Education
- University degree at the Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equal- 25 points
- University degree at the Master’s level or equal –23 points
- University-level entry-to-practice professional degree. Occupation related to the degree must be:-
- NOC 2011 Skill Level A, licensed by a provincial regulatory body (Degree must be secured in Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy) 23 points
- Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years)-22 points
- Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal- 21 points
- Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a two-year program, or equal 19 points
- Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal 15 points
- Canadian high school diploma, or equal 5 points
Experience
Experience Maximum | 15 points |
1 year | 9 |
2-3 years | 11 |
4-5 years | 13 |
6 or more years | 15 |
Age
Age | Points | 39 | 8 | 45 | 2 |
Under 18 | 0 | 40 | 7 | 46 | 1 |
18-35 | 12 | 41 | 6 | 47 and older | 0 |
36 | 11 | 42 | 5 | ||
37 | 10 | 43 | 4 | ||
38 | 9 | 44 | 3 | ||
Language Mark as CLB Level
1st Official language
9 Level : Points Per Ability: 6
- Listening: over 8.0
- Reading: over 7.0
- Writing: over 7.0
- Speaking: over 7.0
8 Level: Points Per Ability: 5
- Listening: 7.5
- Reading: 6.5
- Writing: 6.5
- Speaking: 6.5
7 Level : Points Per Ability: 4 ** MINIMUM THRESHOLD**
- Listening: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
2nd Official language
5 Level: Points (Total)= 4
- Listening: 5.0
- Reading: 4.0
- Writing: 5.0
- Speaking: 5.0
Adaptability
Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
Your spouse or partner’s language level | 5 |
Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all 4 language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). | |
To get these points, you must submit your spouse or common-law partner’s test results from an approved agency when you apply. The language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residence. | |
Your past studies in Canada | 5 |
You completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. | |
Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week. You must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. | |
Your spouse or partner’s past studies in Canada | 5 |
Your spouse or common-law partner completed at least 2 academic years of full-time study (in a program at least 2 years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in Canada. | |
Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week, and your spouse or partner must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. | |
Your past work in Canada | 10 |
You did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada: | |
In a job listed in Skill Type Tier 0 or Skill Levels 1 or 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). | |
And, with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada. | |
Your spouse or common-law partner’s past work in Canada | 5 |
Your spouse or partner did at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada on a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | |
Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
You earned points for having arranged employment. | |
Relatives in Canada | 5 |
You, or your spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is: | |
living in Canada | |
18 years or older and | |
a Canadian citizen or permanent resident | |
This relative must be a: | |
parent | |
grandparent | |
child | |
grandchild | |
Spouse’s sibling (child of your or your spouse’s parent) | |
Aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage) (Your or Yours Spouse’s) | |
Niece or nephew (Grandchild of your or your spouse’s parent) | |
How does Express Entry Canada works?
If you fill out a profile for Express Entry, your application will be ranked according to a points system.
If you are highly ranked, you will be invited to apply for permanent residence as a skilled immigrant.
Once you have applied, your PR application will then be processed within the next 6 months.
Which Immigration Programs Does Express Entry Canada Cover?
- You must use Express Entry to apply for:
- The Skilled Worker Program
- The Skilled Trades Program
- The Canadian Experience Class
- Some candidates for Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program are also selected through Express Entry.
Do I Qualify for Express Entry Canada?
- You qualify for Express Entry if you meet the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker program, Skilled Trades program, or Canadian Experience Class.