Everything you need to know to obtain residence in Canada through the express entry program.
As a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultant (CICC), I receive emails and WhatsApp messages daily about the fast track to immigrating to Canada.
What is Express Entry?
It is an online system that Immigration Canada uses to handle worker immigration applications to Canada.
Includes the following immigration programs:
Canadian experience
Skilled workers
Trade workers
Express entry was created in 1967, but it has adapted to the demand for workers in the Canadian labour market over time.
Selection factors
If you meet all the minimum requirements, Canada will assess your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program based on the following:
age
education
work experience
whether you have a valid job offer
English or French language skills
adaptability
Canada will assign you an overall score of 100 based on your marks for each of the six factors.
The current pass mark is 67 points.
You will be assessed again once your profile is in the Express Entry pool through the CRS, a points-based system that Canada implemented to evaluate and rank your profile in the Express Entry pool.
It’s used to assess your:
skills
education
language ability
work experience
other factors
To get an invitation to apply, your CRS score must be above the minimum points score of your round of invitations (cut-off scores may vary each round).
How does the express entry system benefit me?
The Canadian government realized that the express entry system was not helping Canadian employers fill job vacancies. In June 2022, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act was changed to allow the selection of immigrants with specific work experience to fill gaps in the labour market.
After a year of work, in June 2023, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser declared that express entry invitations would also be prioritized:
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
Health area professionals
Trade workers, such as carpenters, plumbers, construction
Transportation
Agriculture and agri-food
The eligible STEM professions are:
Architects
Specialists in business systems
Civil engineers
Computer and information systems managers
Computer engineers
Developers and programmers of computer systems
Cybersecurity specialists
Data Scientists
Database analysts and data administrators
Electrical and electronic engineers
Engineering Managers
Industrial and manufacturing engineers
Specialists in information systems
Surveyors (Surveyors)
Landscape architects
Mathematicians, statisticians, and actuaries
Metallurgical and materials engineers
Researchers, consultants, and policy program officers in the natural and applied sciences
Urban and land use planners
Web designers
Web developers and programmers
The eligible health professions are:
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Chiropractors
Dentists
Dietitians and nutritionists
Health education advisors
General practitioners and family practitioners
Instructors or therapists for people with disabilities
Kinesiologists (therapists for people with motor problems)
Licensed Nurses
Massage therapists
Medical laboratory assistants
Medical Laboratory Technologists
Radiology Technologists
Medical Sonographers
Nurses' aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Nurse coordinators and supervisors
Occupational therapists
Optometrists
Paramedical occupations
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
Medical assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
Physiotherapists
Psychologists
Veterinarians
Through this initiative, Canada hopes to meet the growing demand for STEM, healthcare, agriculture, agri-food, transportation, and trade talent to fill critical positions contributing to the nation's economic growth and technological advancement.
We hope this article has been helpful.
This information is for educational purposes. To find out the most current information, since Canadian immigration law changes overnight, you should schedule your immigration assessment:
A reminder that the information provided in this article is not legal advice. We do not take any responsibility or liability for the information given. We encourage users to arrange for direct legal advice if needed.
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