Eligibility requirements for Express Entry
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Are you eligible?
There are 3 primary programs. Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) and the Federal Skilled Trades (FST).
1. Canadian Experience Class
Designed for skilled workers who possess Canadian work experience. Your work experience must have been gained in the three years before you apply.
2. Federal Skilled Worker Program
Targeted at skilled workers with foreign work experience. Applicants must meet specific criteria for education and other factors. This program is for individuals who have valuable work experience and are looking to become permanent residents.
3. Federal Skilled Trades Program
Intended for skilled workers qualified in a specific trade. Requires a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification. Skilled trades workers can find a path to permanent residency in Canada through this program.
Skilled Work Experience
For Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Worker Program applicants, you must have relevant work experience.
Work experience should be in specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories.
Paid work, including wages or earned commissions, is considered, while volunteer work or unpaid internships do not count.
The work experience must be continuous and meet specific criteria, such as minimum hours per week.
Education
While there’s no formal education requirement for the Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program, applicants can earn additional points for Canadian or foreign education.
Language
Proficiency in English or French is essential.
Applicants must take approved language tests to assess their writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills.
Minimum scores are required to be eligible, and test results should be entered in your Express Entry profile.
Selection Factors
The Federal Skilled Worker Program uses a point-based system to assess applicants.
Criteria include age, education, work experience, job offers, language skills, and adaptability.
The current pass mark is 67 points.
Proof of Funds
Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to settle in Canada.
Exemptions apply if you have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer or are legally able to work in Canada.
Admissibility
You must meet admissibility requirements to be considered for permanent residency.
Choose Your Canadian Destination
You don’t have to commit to settling in a specific province or territory when filling out your profile.
However, if you are a Provincial Nominee, you must settle in the province or territory that nominated you.
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Express Entry candidates are ranked in the pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a points-based system. Top-ranking candidates in the pool are invited to apply for permanent residence during rounds of invitations.