Canada attracts a lot of potential immigrants. Since January 2015, a computerized selection method has made it easier and faster to process applications for permanent residency. The most eligible applicants for certain economic immigration programs are chosen through this process, known as Express Entry. If you've been thinking about relocating to Canada, now is the ideal time to learn about Express Entry.
Express Entry: What is it?
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After receiving a score, candidates for permanent residence in Canada are added to the Entry Express pool (application database). Employers in Canada are able to choose from this pool.
Do note that the Express Entry system cannot be used by people wishing to settle in Quebec. Indeed, this province has specific immigration rules.
Express Entry: a two-step process
If you first want to make sure that you are eligible to immigrate to Canada under one of the immigration programs, you can use the online tool Come to Canada.
Filling out an Express Entry profile
To fill out your Express Entry profile, you will first need to create a MyCIC account. You will then be able to complete the Express Entry form by providing personal information including: your education, work experience and language.
Requested information
Get ready before you fill out your profile. You must at least be in possession of:
your passport or travel document,
your NOC (National Occupational Classification) job title and code,,
your language test results.
Depending on your situation, additional information such as your educational credentials assessment results (ECA), may be required.
Registering with Job Bank
Once you have submitted your online profile, you must register with the Government of Canada’s Job Bank within 30 days. This procedure only is necessary if you do not already have a job offer or a nomination of a province or territory.
The Express Entry pool of candidates
If you are eligible, you will appear in the Express Entry pool of candidates and you will receive a score. Getting a high score means you are more likely to be invited to apply for permanent residence. Remember you can always update your profile if your situation changes.
Applying for permanent residence in Canada
Once you are accepted into the Express Entry pool, you can receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence at any time. However, you will only receive an invitation if you:
have a job offer in Canada,
have received a certificate of designation of a province or territory,
are among the top-ranked candidates.
Receiving an invitation
If you receive an invitation, you will have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residence. If you don’t get an invitation, your Express Entry profile will expire after 12 months.
Steps to apply for permanent residence
Once invited, you will need to:
-fill out the online form in your MyCIC account,
-provide copies of all required documents,
-complete a medical examination,
-pay the right of permanent residence fee (490 CAD, non-refundable),
-submit your application