Canada
A. Canada Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program
A. Canada Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker program is Canada’s system for selecting skilled workers based on their work experience and skills. Managed by IRCC, it’s an online platform where eligible candidates are placed in a pool for consideration. Those with the highest CRS points may receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.
The Federal Skilled Worker Point System
You need at least 67 points to be eligible to apply :
- Your education;
- Your abilities in English and/or French (Canada’s 2 official languages);
- Your work experience;
- Your age;
- If you have arranged employment in Canada; and
- Your adaptability.
Categories
FSTP
The Federal Skilled Trades Program
FSWP
The Federal Skilled Worker Program
CEC
The Canadian Experience Class
Eligibility Criteria for Canada Express Entry
- You must meet a minimum of 67 points to apply for the FSW Express Entry System
- Occupation must be listed in NOC OAB
- Maintain a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the Express Entry Pool System
- Should have a Good command of English or French
- Candidate should be below the age of 50 years at the time of Invitation/Nomination.
- Have an active Express Entry profile in the Express Entry system
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
The points you get from the CRS include a core set of points up to 600 and a set of additional points of up to 600. Your total score will be out of 1,200.
Core: Up to 600 points
- Skills and experience factors
- Spouses or common-law partner factors, such as their language skills and education
- Skills transferability, including education and work experience
Additional: Up to 600 points
- Canadian degrees, diplomas, or certificates
- a valid job offer
- a nomination from a province or territory
- a brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident
- strong French language skills
Core points + Additional points = your total score
The Express Entry profile is valid for 12 months
Changes as of October 20, 2020
You can get additional points for good French skills. If you score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), you will get
- 25 additional points if you scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or you have not had an English test); or
- 50 additional points if you scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills
Note: This is in addition to the points you get for official languages.
Approved Language Testing
You must prove your language skills by taking an approved language test
English
- CELPIP General test
- IELTS General training
French
- TEF Canada
- TCF Canada
You must get a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 for 1 official language in all 4 language areas. To get points for the second official language, you must meet the minimum level of CLB 5 or NCLC 5 in all 4 language areas.
The Canadian Language test is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)?
Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) is an equivalency certificate for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada to meet the Canadian level of education. An ECA is required to apply for certain IRCC immigration programs. ECA is the recognition of foreign qualifications in Canada.
List of designated organizations to do ECA reports for immigration purposes
Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
World Education
Services
International Qualifications Assessment Service
International Credential Evaluation Service
Educational Credential Assessment for Specialist and Family Physicians
Medical Council of Canada
Educational Credential Assessment for Pharmacists
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
Your ECA is valid for five years from the date of issue, and you can continue using your ECA when you submit a new Express Entry profile.