Canada Express Entry Eligibility Criteria 2024

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration category for foreign workers who have been working in Canada and wish to become permanent residents. This program is designed for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to immigrate permanently.

1. Have at least 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) skilled work experience in Canada.
2. Have had legal status while working or studying in Canada.
3. Meet minimum language levels in English or French.
4. Apply within 3 years of obtaining your skilled work experience.

The Canadian Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an immigration program designed for individuals who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. These trades include industrial, electrical, construction, maintenance, equipment operation, and technical jobs among others.

1. Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in an eligible skilled trade.
2. Meet the minimum language level in English or French.
3. Have an offer of full-time employment for a total of at least one year; or
4. Have a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade issued by a province or territory.

Canada FSW 67-point system

1. The Canada Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) 67 points eligibility criteria is a points-based system designed by the Canadian government to assess candidates who wish to immigrate to Canada as skilled workers
2. Points are awarded based on factors such as education, language skills, work experience, age, arranged employment in Canada, and adaptability factors.
3. The candidate needs to score at least 67 out of 100 points to be considered eligible under the FSW program.

FSW program is one of the major Program under immigration system and major applications fall under FSW, if you Don’t have any previous Study/ work experience in Canada the applicant fall under FSW

The Canada express entry requirements are as follows:

The Canada Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution refers to the range of points assigned to potential immigrants under the Express Entry immigration system. These points are awarded based on criteria such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.

A) Core/Human Capital Factors: Maximum 500 points
The total points that can be obtained through this section in CRS is 460 for candidates with an accompanying spouse or common-law partner and 500 for candidates without an accompanying spouse or common-law partner.

B) Skill Transferability Factors: Maximum 100 points
Skills transferability factors, also referred to as combination factors, are points granted to a candidate based on their performance in two areas:

(i) Post-secondary (high school) Education factor - 50 points

(ii) Foreign work experience transferability factor - 50 points

The maximum points that can be claimed under this section is 100 under.

c) Provincial Nomination : Maximum 600 points (Additional points)

Provincial Nomination : Maximum 600 points (Additional points)

To gain an additional 600 points on your Express Entry application for Canada, you need to obtain a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nomination. The provinces and territories of Canada can nominate individuals to immigrate to Canada via the PNP.The criteria for nominations are determined by each province or territory based on their specific needs. These 600 points significantly increase the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada permanent residency.

Other ways to gain extra points can be through good language proficiency scores, having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, or having a close relative in Canada.

The CRS score determines a candidate’s ranking in the Express Entry pool. Candidates with higher scores are more likely to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence. It is important to note that the distribution of scores can change with each draw, as it depends on the profiles of candidates currently in the pool. The total possible CRS score can be up to 1200 points.

1. Valid Passport or Travel Document
2. Language test results (English or French)
3. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
4. Provincial Nomination (if you have one)
5. Written job offer from a Canadian employer (if you have one)
6. Police certificates (for you and family members 18 years and older)
7. Medical examination certificates
8. Proof of work experience (Letter from your employer)
9. Proof of funds (Bank statements, pay stubs, etc.)
10. Digital Photographs
11. Marriage certificate (if applicable)
12. Birth certificate
13. Divorce certificate and legal separation agreement (if applicable)
14. Death certificate for former spouse/partner (if applicable)
15. Adoption certificates (if applicable)
16. Information about any children, including birth certificates or adoption documents
17. Any additional documents required by specific provinces or programs.

1. Step 1: Profile Eligibility Evaluation
2. Step 2: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
3. Step 3: Language Profile Report
4. Step 4: Express Entry Application
5. Step 5: CRS score
6. Step 6: Express Entry Draw & Apply for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
7. Step 7: Invitation to Apply (ITA)
8. Step 8: Final PR Application
9. Step 9: Application Assessment by the IRCC
10. Step 10: Receive CoPR

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