In year 2015, a new Express Entry (EE) Program was launched to expedite immigration process in few of the immigration categories. Applications from the following categories for Permanent Residence (PR) through Economic Class have been included in this Express Entry Immigration Program:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW),
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST), and
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP – under Express Entry)
Please Note: Canadian Provinces and Territories also have their own programs that can recruit candidates from within or outside the Express Entry system to meet their local labour market needs.
Seeing such an opportunity, there are many unauthorized and illiterate agents across the world, who have entered in this business to make easy money. Beware! Such agents could tempt you by giving different lucrative offers and jeopardize your application as well as waste your hard-earned money.
Based on the reviews, experience, certifications, education, and thousands of satisfied cases, GEPSI is considered as an expert Canada PR consultancy in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
We recognise that starting from the stage of identifying your eligibility (for one of these above programs), till you accomplish your immigration goal, this entire system is complex and very lengthy. To ensure smooth and accurate process, you need a certified immigration consultant that is experienced, skilled, caring, and an honest professional from start to the end of your immigration process. Let GEPSI help navigate you through your journey.
A BRIEF ON EXPRESS ENTRY – FSW (FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM):
- You are required to have paid work experience in an occupation listed under the NOC 0, A or B categories for at least one year in the past 10 years.
- Immigration Canada has created a six selection factors-based points system which consists of points based on your age, education, work history, language ability and other adaptability factors, with a current pass-mark of 67. You must qualify under this system to enter the express entry pool.
- Spouse or Common law partner, and Dependent children under the age of 21 (on date of application) are eligible to be included with your application.
- You must have your Education Credentials assessed prior to applying.
- You must have your English or French Language proficiency test completed, with required scores (exam should not be older than 2 years from the application date).
- You must maintain the required settlement funds throughout the process to ensure that it is available for your arrival in Canada.
- You must not have any serious health issues, or a criminal record that would make you inadmissible to Canada.
- Once you meet the above criteria and score 67 or higher marks in this six-selection factor system, you may then apply to enter the pool of applicants under the Express Entry (EE) System.
- You will then be scored under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) consisting of 1200 points.
- Once your score is higher than the Express Entry draw, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
- Upon receiving the invitation, you will be given a reasonable but limited time, to submit a complete application and all supporting documents.
A BRIEF ON EXPRESS ENTRY – FST (FEDERAL SKILLED TRADE PROGRAM):
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for applicants who want to become Permanent Residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. There are some trades which require prior approval from their licensing body to practice.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
- A language test is required, recognized by the Canadian Government.
- The minimum CLB score of 5 is required for speaking and listening, and 4 for reading and writing.
- Work experience is necessary for a minimum of 2 years full-time in a skilled trade in the last 5 years.
- Should have a full-time offer letter of employment with a continuation of up to two years of Canadian employers.
- You could also have skilled trade certification from a recognized Canadian authority.
- You may have to be prepared to live outside the province of Quebec.
For identifying if you are eligible, and calculating your points based on various factors including work experience, education, certification, language, etc., contact GEPSI Immigration Services (the most authentic and experienced immigration consultant for Canada, located in Ahmedabad) today, and get the best possible option for your migration needs.
A BRIEF ON EXPRESS ENTRY – CEC (CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS):
International students and temporary foreign workers who have one year of paid work experience in Canada are the people who can qualify under this CEC Immigration Program via Express Entry (EE) Program to become Permanent Residents of Canada.
Qualifying candidates under the CEC program were allowed to apply directly for their immigration, before the launch of Express Entry. However, now even the CEC candidates are required to compete with a broader range of candidates entering the EE pool, by qualifying via other such programs like FSW, FST and some PNP programs.
Similar to the candidates from the other programs under Express Entry, you will be ranked and selected and then invited to apply.
Seeing the competition and complexity of the program, you need to have a very systematic and error free application, strongly presented right from the first stage in order to be eligible to advance for the second stage.
- The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is for the temporary foreign workers in Canada, or international students who have worked at a qualifying level in Canada for one year.
- As an international student, you must make a right career choice in selection of a job, designation (qualifying NOC code), salary, etc.
- Selecting the right job in the right NOC (National Occupation Code) level, and meeting the language proficiency test requirement are one of the key factors after completion of your studies to qualify.
- You must remain updated with the recent and upcoming changes to program that may impact your ability to qualify.
- Remaining in status and keeping an eye on the expiry date of your and any dependents’ status is very important. You should know how to remain in status by extending your stay using different available programs.
You may be required to extend your work permit by having your employer sponsor you through the LMIA process, which could be stringent and requires series of procedures. Knowing these requirements in advance, keeping your employer informed and prepared is the key to avail all of the required documents, to better conclude the application process smoothly and without any errors or omissions.
Our qualified and experienced staff at GEPSI is pleased to assess your eligibility for immigrating to Canada in any of these above categories. Ask us HOW to book a one-on-one consultation via a personal meeting or an online video/audio conferencing.
At GEPSI, one of our main goals is to keep your Immigration journey economic, smooth, and accurate.
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS – (PNP) via EXPRESS ENTRY:
Applicants can use one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) to upgrade their scores and process their application through Express Entry.
Once a Province or Territory nominates you through an Express Entry Stream, you will receive a nomination certificate, and this will increase your CRS score by 600 additional points.
There are different programs offered by each province and you may or may not qualify for one of such programs based on different factors. If you qualify, your selected province will invite you to process your nomination application and upon finding it suitable, you will be issued a Nomination Certificate from your selected province.
Once the PT nomination is received the additional 600 points are added to the comprehensive Ranking System score. Ideally it is sufficient to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) subject to conditions.
GEPSI Immigration Services is one of the most experienced, Canadian Government Certified Immigration Consultants, have successfully handled thousands of simple to complex immigration cases through its offices in Ahmedabad, India, and Toronto (Mississauga) Canada. It will be our pleasure to assist you by offering sincere analysis of your application and offer you most economical and ethical solution for your migration goal.