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Express entry

Express entry

Express entry is an online system that is used to manage applications for Permanent Residence. Express entry profile is created for the following streams

FSW – Federal Skilled Worker

To be elegible for FSW, you should meet the following requirements

  • Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O, A or B) in the last 10 years. OR Qualify for Arranged Employment In Canada with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer along with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or without an LMIA if you are exempt.
  • A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential AND/OR a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by IRCC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.
  • Meet the minimum language score of CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, or equivalent.
  • Have settlement funds to support yourself and your family for six months after arrival in Canada.

How much settlement funds do I need to show

Number of
family members
Funds required
(in Canadian dollars)
1
$12,669
2
$15,772
3
$19,390
4
$23,542
5
$26,701
6
$30,114
7
$33,528
For each additional family member
$3,414

FST– Federal Skilled Trade

To be eligible for FST, you should meet the following requirements

  • Have offers of employment from up to two employers in Canada of at least one year duration (accompanied by an LMIA) OR a Certificate of Qualification from a provincial or territorial body
  • Meets the minimum language score of CLB 5 for speaking and listening, CLB 4 for reading and writing.
  • Have obtained 24 months of qualified work experience in the skilled trade in the last five years
  • Be qualified to meet the requirements of the job offer(s) or trade in Canada, as defined by the NOC.

What is a Trade Certification

Trade certification in Canada falls under provincial jurisdiction. Each province outlines which professions will be regulated and establishes regulatory bodies where applicable. Provincial certification is often difficult to obtain from outside Canada and accordingly this program will be most beneficial to tradespeople who obtain an approved offer of employment from a recognized employer, or who are already working in Canada as temporary foreign workers. Not all trades are regulated in all of the provinces. Where a trade is not regulated, an offer of employment becomes mandatory.

Tradespeople who obtain an approved offer of employment for one year or more in their trade from a Canadian employer are also eligible to apply. The offer of employment will be evaluated to ensure that it is an eligible trade and that the hiring will have a neutral effect on the Canadian Labour Market.

CEC – Canadian Experience Class

To be eligible for FSW, you should meet the following requirements

  • Have obtained at least one year of full-time skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date. Self-Employment or work experience gained while being a full-time student does not count.
  • The job experience is in a Managerial job (NOC skill level 0), Professional job (NOC skill type A), Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)
  • Meet the minimum language score of CLB 5 or CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, depending on the level of the job
  • Plan to live and work outside of the province of Quebec (individuals with work experience in Quebec and who plan to reside in Quebec may apply to the Quebec Experience Class).

Compare all Express Entry Programs

Eligibility
criteria
Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Language
skills
English or French skills
CLB 7 if your NOC is 0 or A
CLB 5 if your NOC is B
English or French skills
CLB 7
English or French skills
CLB 5 for speaking and listening
CLB 4 for reading and writing
Type/Level
of work
experience
Canadian experience in 1 of these NOCs: O,A,B
Canadian or foreign experience in 1 of these NOCs: O,A,B
Canadian or foreign experience in a skilled trade under key groups of NOC B
Amount of
work
experience
One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work)
One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation)
Two years within last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work)
Job offer
Not required.
Not required.
But you can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer.
Required:
A valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or
a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority
Education
Not required.
Secondary education required.
You can get more selection criteria (FSW) points for your post-secondary education.
Not required.

PNP – Provincial Nominee Program

This program is for workers who:

  • have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory
  • want to live in that province, and
  • want to become permanent residents of Canada

Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and requirements. For example, in a program stream, provinces and territories may target:

  • students
  • business people
  • skilled workers
  • semi-skilled workers

Book an appointment with us to find out the best province for you