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Express Entry Step by step instructions.

farruh

Newbie
Jun 24, 2019
1
0
Hello people,

Need your help/advice/suggestion.

is there a thread in this forum that someone can point me to, that will provide a step-by-step instructions of how to apply for Express Entry process(in order).
If here is no thread of that can, could someone who has in-depth understanding of the process, kindly create one and put it as sticky?

I am bit confused as to what would be the first step in applying for the EE and its corresponding steps.
Though website provide instructions to certain extent, i am not entirely convinced as i understand there is lot more required than what is mentioned on the website.

These instruction will be helpful not just to me but many aspirants who are seeking a lucid understanding of the process.

Thank you all for your time. :)[/QUOTE
can you help me plz do I have to evaluate my US diploma,?
Thank you
 

a_1188

Star Member
Feb 7, 2019
85
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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.

Regarding police certificates....Can I apply for police certificates before putting my application in or before receiving ITA?
 

varunchopra

Newbie
Jun 25, 2019
2
0
I have an offer letter from Canadian company and I am working for that company from OUTSIDE Canada (from India since Nov 2018) - will this experience be counted as Canadian experience or not ?
 

VisaExperts

Star Member
Feb 28, 2019
98
18
Hi,
My express entry score is 437.

Right now the draw is in between 450-470

Do I need to go through Ontario PNP or to wait till the scores go down??
If your skills qualify your for Ontario PNP under express entry, you will get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) under which, in the 60 days window, you have to apply for the visa.
 

ravi.shankar

Full Member
Oct 30, 2014
42
5
Visa experts - Can you explain what that 60 days window is. I too got a letter of interest from Ontario on march 22,2019. Also the ONIP site says " you have 45 calendar days after you receive your NOI to apply to this stream". So do I have to create a new profile to apply for PNP as I am already past 45-60 days. I am waiting for your reply. Thanks
 

korucu

Member
Jun 24, 2019
18
2
Hi everybody,
So I am currently working in a company for almost a year and will apply for EE when I hit the 1-year Canadian experience. While filling the EE profile, what should I say for `Do you have a valid job offer?` No?
If I say no, will that effect my points from Canadian Experience or it is just about LMIA..?
 

ravi.shankar

Full Member
Oct 30, 2014
42
5
Hi everybody,
So I am currently working in a company for almost a year and will apply for EE when I hit the 1-year Canadian experience. While filling the EE profile, what should I say for `Do you have a valid job offer?` No?
If I say no, will that effect my points from Canadian Experience or it is just about LMIA..?
That is for LIMA. If you got a job that was through LIMA then you should fill "YES".
 

jrrebulanan

Member
Jun 26, 2019
12
0
31
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.

Hello ma'am @YamPower thank you for making this one. It really helps a lot! :) i have a question ma'am. I'm going to get married next yr and me and my husband to be is planning to take Express Entry. How high is the chance that we will be approved as immigrants in Canada as married couple? or it's much better that we apply as "single"?
 

cansha

VIP Member
Aug 1, 2018
6,675
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Hello ma'am @YamPower thank you for making this one. It really helps a lot! :) i have a question ma'am. I'm going to get married next yr and me and my husband to be is planning to take Express Entry. How high is the chance that we will be approved as immigrants in Canada as married couple? or it's much better that we apply as "single"?
Applying Single vs Married doesn't matter in terms of chances and processing per se. BUT being married does have impact on the CRS score. If your CRS score post marriage is above cut off and you can get an ITA, you should be good.
 
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jrrebulanan

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Applying Single vs Married doesn't matter in terms of chances and processing per se. BUT being married does have impact on the CRS score. If your CRS score post marriage is above cut off and you can get an ITA, you should be good.

So married couple should have higher score than single/unmarried person?
 

Anas Sharif

Newbie
Jun 18, 2019
4
0
Well i want to ask something, can anyone tell me about the difference between WES standard application Employment vs WES ECA application?
I am getting confuse in these two options. Well I have done Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics and MBA in Supply Chain Management and want to search and apply for job in Canada from my country. So for which option should i go?
 

milin4ever

Star Member
Aug 28, 2018
82
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My medical passed on Feb 16 2019. But not received biometrics related message/request yet. Is this normal?
 
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VisaExperts

Star Member
Feb 28, 2019
98
18
Visa experts - Can you explain what that 60 days window is. I too got a letter of interest from Ontario on march 22,2019. Also the ONIP site says " you have 45 calendar days after you receive your NOI to apply to this stream". So do I have to create a new profile to apply for PNP as I am already past 45-60 days. I am waiting for your reply. Thanks
You have to apply all over again for Ontario PNP from the start if you have passed the requisite date to do so. There is no other option left.

It says you ought to apply for the visa in that specified time limit otherwise your ITA will stand cancel.
 
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Kathik2

Star Member
Nov 15, 2018
111
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Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
0111
Nomination.....
29-08-2019
IELTS Request
CLB10
Pls assist
Do we have to print and sign the Letter of explanation?
Do we have to explain and give reasons for every career break say 3 months?