Express Entry
Express Entry
Express Entry is a new electronic immigration system that began on January 1, 2015 that enables skilled and qualified foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency in Canada. There are three types of immigration programs managed through Express Entry:
Candidates who are eligible under one or more of the above-mentioned immigration programs can complete an online profile including the details about their skills, education, work experience and language ability, among others. Successful applicants will then be placed in the pool of eligible candidates. They will be ranked in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
The CRS is a points-based system used to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool. The highest ranking candidates will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving ITA will have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence.
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Category-based Selection under Express Entry
Category-based selection allows the Canadian government to invite applicants in high-demand occupations and categories to fill gaps in the labour market. Category-based Express Entry rounds are held in addition to general and program-specific draws. If the candidate is in a priority occupation or category, this could increase the candidate’s chances of being selected for permanent residence in Canada. (Arrivein.com)
Eligibility
To be eligible for an invitation through a category-based round, candidates must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria for an Express Entry managed program (Federal Skilled Worker Program or Canadian Experience Program or Federal Skilled Trades Program)
- Have a valid Express Entry profile
- Fulfill all the category-based instructions issued by IRCC when that category-based round of invitations is announced.
Priority Categories for 2023
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
- French-language proficiency
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