EXPRESS ENTRY

Express Entry is a system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage and process applications for permanent residence from skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada. It's designed to facilitate the immigration of individuals and families who can contribute to the Canadian economy and fill labor market shortages.

Here are the key points about Express Entry:

• Online System: Express Entry is an online system that ranks candidates based on their skills, education, language ability, work experience, and other factors. This ranking is done through a points-based system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

• Programs Under Express Entry: The system covers three main federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

• Application Process: To begin the process, candidates create an Express Entry profile online and provide information about their skills, work experience, language ability, education, and other personal information. Candidates without a job offer must also register with Canada's Job Bank to connect with eligible Canadian employers.

• Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): Candidates in the Express Entry pool are given a score based on the CRS, which assesses factors such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other criteria. The system is designed to identify candidates who are most likely to succeed economically in Canada.

• Invitations to Apply (ITAs): Periodically, IRCC conducts rounds of invitations, inviting the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply for permanent residence. If a candidate receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence.

• Processing Time: Express Entry aims to process applications within six months or less, making it one of the fastest immigration programs available.

• Provincial Nominations: Candidates can also increase their CRS score through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Provinces and territories can nominate candidates from the Express Entry pool who meet their specific labor market needs.

Express Entry has become a primary way for skilled workers to gain permanent residence in Canada. It's known for its efficiency, transparency, and focus on candidates' ability to integrate into the Canadian economy successfully. If you're considering applying, make sure to review the latest eligibility requirements and prepare your documents carefully to maximize your chances of success.