Checking Eligibility

[jes_ON]

There is a question which asks about how many family members I have. Does it mean if I married and if so do I have any children?? I am not married nor do I have children. I have immediate family members who are citizens in Canada. It has no context in my estimation and if it does could you kindly explain it.

Histrionics explained very well above, but just in case you're still not sure, you cannot count siblings or parents as (immediate) family members for immigration purposes.

Next there is a question about having a skills trade. I would like to apply under the FSW hence having a trade does not apply to me.

Express Entry manages 3 types of economic class applications - FSW, CEC, and FST (skilled trades). The question is certainly relevant to some applicants.

 

[jes_ON]

Not in Canada but yes did WES assessment. They sent back that I had the equivalent of Canadian degrees: Masters/ BSc

That's good - So, the only thing I can think of is, how much skilled work experience do you have?

 

[RosBro]

That's good - So, the only thing I can think of is, how much skilled work experience do you have?

Approximately 10 yrs (6 continuous in one regard and 2 continuous part-time in another regard)

 

[RosBro]

Agree with @delpiero.

Simply select the response that is applicable to you and mark whatever is not applicable N/A.

Your score is calculated on the basis of your responses.

The system cannot tailor itself for any one person as soon as they visit the page.

Specifically, explanations are provided under every question. So read everything carefully before you choose a response. You'll find your explanations right there.

For family size, it is explained what constitutes family. If you are single or never married, your family size is 1.

Depending on family size, your requirement of settlement funds is calculated.

If you want to claim points for a sibling in Canada, you will have to select a response that states you have a sibling who is already a PR or citizen (as applicable).

Certain fields like Spouse details etc only become available if you select that you are married. As a single applicant, you wouldn't see them at all.

The NOC that you eventually select in the Express Entry Profile will help them slot you into the FSW pool and not FST. Those details are added later.

All the factors cumulatively help you get points and make your chances of getting an invitation stronger or weaker depending on what your responses are.

They are relevant and not at all frivolous.

They have recently updated the EE assessment tool to address those things I have mentioned above. It now a lot more clear.

I went ahead and tried to open a Job Bank account using my 'Express Entry profile number' but they also asked for a 'Job seeker validation code'. how would one gain access to a "Job seeker validation code"?

 

[Histrionics]

They have recently updated the EE assessment tool to address those things I have mentioned above. It now a lot more clear.

I went ahead and tried to open a Job Bank account using my 'Express Entry profile number' but they also asked for a 'Job seeker validation code'. how would one gain access to a "Job seeker validation code"?

Once your EE profile is created, you will receive a few emails from CIC. One of these will have the code.