Express Entry
The Express Entry is a new system that Immigration and Citizenship has created to make the process of gaining entry into Canada easier and faster.
With this new system that the government of Canada has created, the entire application process is done electronically. The Express Entry is created to manage permanent residence applications for the different economic programs that Canada has:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Why Express Entry?
Express Entry is a program that makes entry into Canada comparably faster than other immigration programs.
- Allows families to unite quickly
- Benefits the employee, employer and the Canadian economy
- Allows you to enter Canada faster compared to the ways before
- Allows you access to the Canadian Job Bank
- There is no limit as to the number of candidates that can be entered into the Express Entry pool
- Your application/skills are available to various different Canadian employers
- Able to attain a Canadian job offer
- After Invitation to Apply is received and application for permanent residency under one of the economic programs is filed, the application is processed six months or sometimes even less than six months.
How does express entry work?
- With Express Entry you have to meet the criterion for the economic program that you are applying for.
- When you apply and you meet the criteria required for the economic program your application is placed in a pool of application with other candidates who also meet the criteria for the economic program
- Through this pool of candidates, employers from all the provinces across Canada will be able to select an employee that best fits the employer’s needs.
- Before the application is filed, it is your responsibility to determine if you’re eligible for the Express Entry pool.
- Certain steps need to be taken to ensure that you qualify for Express Entry.
Should I apply for express entry?
The answer to this very important question is YES! You should apply for express entry if you want to come to Canada faster!
- Express Entry is open to everyone and anyone
- You are a skilled worker and wish to come to Canada to get better pay
- You are a skilled immigrant with regards to:
o Language, as in you are able to speak both English and French
o Education, as in you have a very high level of education
o You have high level of experience related to the job you are applying to in Canada
- You want to create a better future for you and your family and with your education and work skills you are able to
- You are between the ages of 20-29
If the above apply to you, then yes, EXPRESS ENTRY is for you!
How do I get higher points?
Earning points to make your application stronger can be both easy and difficult. There are various things that can help you earn higher points while at the same time, the same things might not help you get the points you need, depending on your situation. Most commonly higher points are earned via
- Education
- Work experience
- Age
- Language
What you have to do?
As a candidate, you have to create an Express Entry profile, which looks at:
- Work related skills
- Qualifications
- Language skills
- Work experiences
- Education
The online profile that you create is similar to creating a resume; only difference is this resume gets you the chance to enter the Express Entry pool.
Not all candidates who create the online profile will be selected into the pool, only those that meet the criteria for the Economic programs that Canada has in place will be entered into a pool from which the employers will be able to select certain individuals.
Comprehensive Ranking System
Your application is ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System. This system gives you a score out of 1.200 points. This score of 1,200 is divided into four different factors and each of these factors focus on different aspects
- Skills and Experience Factor
- Spouse or Common-Law Factor
- Transferability Factor
- Nomination Factor
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
We know the process for these kinds of applications can be brutal, as there are many things that need to be considered and a lot of the things can become very mind-boggling. At Akrami & Associates we have experienced immigration representative that will help you through the process and help you get the results you want. So give us a call and we will help put your mind at ease.