Express Entry

Express Entry is a selection system the Canadian Government implemented to expedite the Permanent Resident visa process for various Economic Immigration Programs. It is an electronic process with an online system that the Canadian government uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. The average processing time would take around 6 months.

The following immigration programs are all managed through the Express Entry system:

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Trade Class (FST)
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) – [in some cases]

General Requirements

Must meet minimum FSW, FST, and CEC (or PNP in some cases) requirements.
Education Credential Assessment is mandatory for FSW, and recommended for FST and CEC.
Job offer is not mandatory, though give points.
Can be nominated by a province (not Quebec) and can apply for PNP and EE at the same time.
Valid TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 (formally NOC 0, A, B) work permit holders can apply under EE if there is/was an LMIA.
Quebec work experience counts, but the applicant cannot intend to live in Quebec.
Duel intent is allowed if TFW wishes to apply for PR through EE.
EE profile is only valid for 12 months, and then the applicant must create a new one.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria

The CRS ranks potential candidates based on the following factors:

Core/Human Capital Factors
Spouse or Common-Law Partner Factors
Skill Transferability Factors
Any Additional Points

Express Entry

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