Express Entry Visa
As of January 2015, Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a new online system to manage application for permanent residency under certain economic programs. This new system is called the Express Entry system.
The goal of the Express Entry system is to allow CIC to expedite application processing time in an effort to secure the best immigration candidates.
If you are considering applying for permanent residency under the following program:
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
This is for skilled workers who would like to become Permanent Residents based on being qualified in a specific skilled trade or industry.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Skilled work includes: Managerial jobs (skill type 0), Professional jobs (skill level A), Technical jobs and skilled trades (skill level B).
CEC – Canadian Experience Class
CEC – Canadian Experience Class
This is for applicants who have Canadian work experience or have worked in Canada before and want to become a Permanent Resident.
Provincial Nominee Program
Provincial Nominee Program
There are 3 programs in the pilot that employers can employ you through. But you can only apply through 1.
The new express entry system will be for you.
With the Express Entry System, the applicant must prepare and submit an electronic profile to CIC. Steps2Canada can help you navigate through this process and submit the best profile for you.
CIC will then assess and rank your profile amongst other applicant’s profiles in a pool. CIC will assess and rank your profile based on:
- English and/or French language skills,
- Education,
- Work experience, and
- Other factors that help newcomers prosper in Canada.
Note: Completing an online Express Entry profile or entering the pool does not guarantee that you will get an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
The government’s objective is to process most applications for permanent residency within six months or less. (This period starts on the date they get a complete application and ends on the date CIC makes a final decision on your application for permanent residence.)
If CIC ranks you amongst the top profiles and invites you to apply for permanent residency, ImmigCanada will walk you step-by-step in preparing and submitting your application.