Immigration has always been a trending sector of Canada. Since the country’s population does not reach a level that could meet its skills gap, Canada has mostly been dependent upon immigration for skilled workers. Until 2015, Canada invited skilled workers to work & live in the country by offering them a permanent resident status through a quota based (first come- first serve) system. While this system helped the country invite a large number of skilled professionals, it had several loopholes. Applicants who were highly skilled and who could meet the country’s requirement at a par level were missed out. Considering the need to introduce a system through which highly skilled and eligible candidates are given high priority, in January 2015, the Citizenship & Immigration Canada in associate on with the Canadian Government introduced the Canada Express Entry System with its own Express Entry process.
What is Canada Express Entry System & how it works?
Canada Express Entry system is an electronic platform designed for the management of Canada permanent resident visa applications. This system is an initiative to ease the selection of PR visa applications. Through this system, skilled workers can express their interest in migrating to Canada by creating a customized profile. This profile should detail out every aspect about the applicant like his age, education, qualification, family background, family details, work background, employment details etc. This application is then directed to the Canada Express Entry Pool. This pool is nothing but a platform where the Canadian government can view all the Express Entry applications received through candidates from across the world who is interested for a Canadian Permanent Residency.
CIC conducts Canada Express Entry Draws at regular intervals to choose a set of candidates who are able to meet the current Draws CRS and immigration requirements. Applications of these candidates are picked up from the pool and issued with an Invitation to Apply. This invitation indicates that the applicant is now perfect to migrate to Canada and take up employment in Canada.
After receiving the ITA, the selected applicants need to submit their medicals, PCC and pay the right to permanent resident fees and then can obtain the Canada PR visa.
Factors that make Canada Express Entry unique
- Fair Points based selection system
The selection system of Canada Express Entry is unique. Applications are fairly selected as per one’s ability to serve the Canadian economy. This eradicates national bias, racial discrimination and gives a chance to candidates to settle in Canada solely based upon their skills, education & work experience.
- Well structured visa programs
Canada Express Entry manages PR visa applications under four different and well structured visa programs.
- Federal Skilled Worker Program- for skilled, talented and experienced professionals who can migrate to Canada and fill Canada’s skills gap
- Federal Trades Worker Program: for professionals who are skilled in a specific trade
- Canadian Experience Class Program: for professionals who have a Canadian education or experience
- Provincial Nominee Program: for skilled professionals who have experience and talent required by a specific province of Canada and receives a nomination to migrate to Canada
- Meets the Labor Market Demands
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada has designed Canada Express Entry in a way that it meets the needs and requirements of Canadian labor market. Applicants, who are interested to migrate to Canada, must nominate for an occupation from the National Occupational Classification- a list with all the high-in demand of occupations of Canada.
Who qualifies for a visa under Canada Express Entry System?
Canada wants young professionals for its labor market. For this reason, it wants young professionals and has set the eligibility criteria accordingly:
- Age- Under 40 years
- Education- Min. Bachelor’s Degree
- Work Experience- At least 2 years
- English language skills- Proven by IELTS
- Good health, moral character and adaptability
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