Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[Nicole_o]

It's all on the CIC site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

But...

(Please note that this info does not apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program)

1) Determine your eligibility by doing this CIC quiz http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp

2) Get your language test(s) done. You must get at least CLB 7 in each of the four sections for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams. But getting CLB 10 gives you maximum points for language.

How does CLB match back to the language tests? That info is here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp

3) Get your qualifications assessed by doing an Education Credential Assessment. Details here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp

4) Determine the code that best applies to you on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

The occupation must be NOC 0, A, or B for FSW or CEC.

5) When you have those in hand you create your express entry profile. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp and register for the Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

You'll be given points based on your age, education, number of years work experience, and language skills. The points system is detailed here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

You'll be in a pool with thousands of other applicants http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp

Of course, the more points you have the better. The max is 1200, with 600 of those points coming from your ability to snag a PNP or a job offer with a very hard to get Labour Market Impact Assessment http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

For CEC applicants, the max is 600 but someone who has no work experience in Canada who is only eligible for FSW can only get up to 520 points.

6) Finally, wait for your invitation to apply (ITA). But in the interim you will need to do the following:

a) Have your application fee (C$550 each for principal applicant and spouse) and right of permanent resident fee (C$490 each for principal applicant and spouse) ready
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

b) Identify how you will provide proof of funds http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

c) check out what is required for the police certificates http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/security/police-cert/index.asp

d) find out how long it takes to get a date for the medical exam. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

e) contact previous and current employers about them providing job letters. You must have at least 12 months of full-time, or an equal amount in part-time, skilled work experience. Full-time work means at least 30 hours of paid work per week. Work experience while you were a full-time student does not count.

f) research cities in the province(s) where you want to live.

Thank you for your very informative response. I am in the process of applying for my ECA and I am a bit confused. I have a Bachelors of laws degree from the University of London and a Legal Education Certificate (2yrs duration) from Hugh Wooding Law School, the only certifying body for attorneys to be called to the bar in my country. I

 

[Nicole_o]

Thank you for your very informative response. I am in the process of applying for my ECA and I am a bit confused. I have a Bachelors of laws degree from the University of London and a Legal Education Certificate (2yrs duration) from Hugh Wooding Law School, the only certifying body for attorneys to be called to the bar in my country. I

Please inform if I can have the Legal Education Certificate assessed

 

[gaurav minhas]

Express Entry draw drops CRS to 284 for Federal Skilled Trades candidates

 

[SithLord]

Express Entry draw drops CRS to 284 for Federal Skilled Trades candidates

That is a different draw

 

[gaurav minhas]

That is a different draw

Yup just for an update

 

[SithLord]

Yup just for an update

Lets see what Ontario has to offer this Thursday

 

[amala1611]

Hi All, I have CRS 385 and I'm currently working for Infosys. My manager assures me of reallocating if I have a valid PR. My IELTS score is R-8, L-8, S-7, W-6. The draw scores are roaring high. What can I do for increasing my score? Will job confirmation letter from my office, increases my score? Please help.

 

[SithLord]

Hi All, I have CRS 385 and I'm currently working for Infosys. My manager assures me of reallocating if I have a valid PR. My IELTS score is R-8, L-8, S-7, W-6. The draw scores are roaring high. What can I do for increasing my score? Will job confirmation letter from my office, increases my score? Please help.

Get 7 in Writing

 

[ECLN]

Hi Everyone!

Im having troubles with Chinese Police Clearence Record. I checked other threads and did not find an answer... My husband and I lived in China in 2010-2012 with tourist/business L/F visas. There are no friends left in the city (Fujian province) and we have no registration forms. There are some agents that ask for 800+ USD but even they are not certain that it is possible to get PCC. Some say, that profiding an explanation letter will suffice, others were rejected because they did not have Chinese PCC. Does anyone have a positive experience when you did not submit PCC? Thanks

 

[Mmihb2000]

Guys need help . For common law is it a must that one of the partner has the PR.
Both of us have never been to canada . And we intend to open an express entry file togather
Or apply under Atlantic pilot ( if one of us has offer letter)
Is it applicable
Appreciate your help guys

 

[g90]

Hello all experts and seniors,
I’m new here. I am trying to read through different forums here. But I have not been able to find an answer to my question. I have a continuous experience of seven years as a government Teacher without any break, not even of a single day, but I am working on contract. Every year contract gets renewed. But I have heard that CIC does not accept CONTRACT work experience. Is it true? Plz advise.
Can I count my work experience or not?
I’m very confused. Though I work the same as regular teachers.
Please help.
TIA.

 

[Safian]

How old can the bcc can be? Suppose, I gather all the documents today and apply for EOI in couple of months, will they accept them or should they be taken only after getting the ITA?

 

[shreyansh]

Does anyone know here if we can count our implied status work experience for an express entry

 

[Priyanka0390]

Is birth certificate a mandatory document to avail 15 points of sibling??

 

[garryc1]

Hello people,

Need some advice on my degree I have, I am planning to apply for PR in Canada and confused if there is any trouble if I own correspondence college degree from a reputed college.

- I have work experience in Information technology of over 4 hears in total
- My degree is bcom and through correspondence but from a good college


I have heard I am not eligible for Australia but in Canada this is not an issue.

Can someone giude me please as I am already preparing for IELTS

Thanks In advance