CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY

In 2015, Canada started the Express Entry system to process permanent residence
applications for SKILLED workers who want to settle in Canada permanently.
Since then, hundreds of thousands of skilled workers from different parts of the
world have used the Express Entry system to relocate permanently to Canada and
eventually become citizens. It will take you about 3 years of living in Canada as a
permanent resident to become eligible for Canadian citizenship.
This is how to become a Permanent Resident in Canada in 8 simple steps using the
Express Entry system.
1) Check which of the subcategories of the Express Entry system you are eligible
for here
2) Write a language test (in English IELTS/CELPIP or in French TEF/TCF) and aim for
Canadian Language Benchmark 9 or more. Details available here
3) Evaluate your Foreign Degree(s) with any of the organizations listed here
If you have a professional degree that is one of the degrees listed below, ensure
your degree assessment is done by a designated organization for the profession, so
you can get a point equivalent to a Master’s Degree in the Express Entry system.

4) Once numbers 2 and 3 above are done, calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System
(CRS) Score here. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp
5) Then set up your Express Entry profile here
6) Express Entry draws are usually done every 2 weeks, if you meet the cut-off for
a draw, you will be invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
7) You will then accept the invitation and submit ALL applicable documents. See the
list of documents here
8) After final submission, wait for your application to be processed and for an
immigrant visa to be issued. Thereafter, the next thing is to arrive in Canada and
hear “Welcome to Canada!”
NB: There are 3 subcategories in the Express Entry system.
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
• Federal skilled Trades (FST)
If you click the links above you will see the differences in each of the sub-
category.
Basically:
• FSW: For skilled workers with FOREIGN work experience.
• CEC: For skilled workers with CANADIAN work experience.
• FST: For skilled workers qualified in selected skilled TRADES.
Check the one you are eligible for among the three (3) subcategories.
Most applicants OUTSIDE Canada will apply through the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
subcategory…. So, pay attention to that, then plan accordingly, follow the due
process, and be patient!
And if you’re looking for detailed information on this, check the comprehensive
step-by-step Express Entry guide here
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