Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[adesa]

Thanks Aasivad really helpful Tha is in line with what my lawyer told me.

Also, regarding Proof of funds, will a plain bank statement from my canadian Bank account and my salary slips suffice? Is there a fixed format for the declaration?

-Ariel

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks Aasivad really helpful Tha is in line with what my lawyer told me.

Also, regarding Proof of funds, will a plain bank statement from my canadian Bank account and my salary slips suffice? Is there a fixed format for the declaration?

-Ariel

This is what CIC wants. I don't believe there is a standard format but I'm guessing Canadian banks would know how to present this information for CIC if you tell them the purpose.

The applicant should provide official letter(s) from financial institution(s) which list all current bank and investment accounts, as well as outstanding debts such as credit cards and loans.

The letter(s) must be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution and must include applicant’s name, the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address), the account numbers, dates of when each account was opened and the current balance of each account as well as the average balance in the past six months.

All the best!

 

[adesa]

Thanks a lot. you have been very helpful.

 

[moutaouakilhamid]

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.

 

[Amy2Canada]

This thread itself, Please refer to Page 1

Thanks,
Amy

 

[itsns]

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.

Are there enough people here who have reached a close step towards the PR and/or have got it?
If so can we also add an estimated timeline to your post.
An avg timeline for each step.
??
That would really help people.

 

[home1305]

Hello Seniors,

Do you think College lecturer(4021) a regulated profession in Canada??
Thanks in advance

 

[adesa]

Asivad,

After i have completed my application (filled in all sections so it shows 'complete') how do I proceed? It asks me 'Save and Exit' which takes me back to the main page. How do I go forward to upload documents on the application?

This may be a basic question but am I missing something?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Asivad,

After i have completed my application (filled in all sections so it shows 'complete') how do I proceed? It asks me 'Save and Exit' which takes me back to the main page. How do I go forward to upload documents on the application?

This may be a basic question but am I missing something?

Your application is complete if all sections show up as Complete. Document uploads is needed after getting an ITA and you'll get a personalized checklist to do it.

 

[contactgajendra]

Dear Forum Seniors,

This is Gajendra from kolkata, India. By profession I am a Software Analyst have 6 years exerience. I have done my ECA and IELTS exam. I am planning to create a EE profile on CIC before that I would like to know more about the Express entry procedure for immigration to Canada. I would like to know more about the following topics :

1. Should I hire any lawyer for account setup ?

2. I don't want to miss this opportunity in first chance so what should I do or arrange before I create EE profile ?

3. What is the next and best option or step for me right now ?

Thanks in advance .

Regards
Gajendra

 

[sumitbajaj07]

Hi YamPower/All Seniors,

Please need your help on filing the new express entry application with CIC. Didn't under the education evaluation assessment part.

1) Do I need to send originals to the ECA governing agencies ?
2) Also do I need visit and to get transcripts of universities from where i passed my degrees ? Or Do I need to ask universities to send those to ECA bodies ? What is the whole procedure please ?


Please help to understand this ECA part better.


Thanks,
Sumit

 

[Asivad Anac]

Hi YamPower/All Seniors,

Please need your help on filing the new express entry application with CIC. Didn't under the education evaluation assessment part.

1) Do I need to send originals to the ECA governing agencies ?

No. Do not send original documents to anyone.

2) Also do I need visit and to get transcripts of universities from where i passed my degrees ? Or Do I need to ask universities to send those to ECA bodies ? What is the whole procedure please ?

Follow these steps for a hassle-free experience with WES

1. Get a provisional assessment done for all your educational qualifications at this link http://www.wes.org/ca/evaluations/preliminary.asp

2. Based on the provisional assessment report, you can decide which qualifications are likely to be validated as equivalent to Canadian credentials and also at what level.

3. After this, you can take an informed decision to apply for ECA from WES. You need to apply for Document-by-Document evaluation and you can decide to do this for single/multiple qualifications.

4. Once you've created your WES profile online, received the reference number, you'll have to send them official transcripts (signed off by the concerned authority at your University and sealed & signed by the same authority) in a sealed envelope to WES Canada.

5. You can send multiple sealed covers corresponding to multiple qualifications INSIDE one master sealed cover so that you save on some courier expenses. Include your Degree certificate copies separately as well. DHL, FedEx are usually reliable and have efficient tracking methods. Do not forget to superscribe the outside envelope with your reference number so that the receiver at WES know that this belongs to your file.

6. Keep a track of the status changes on your WES account online to see if they want you to do something else. Otherwise, expect a response from them in 4-6 weeks.

All the best!

Please help to understand this ECA part better.


Thanks,
Sumit

 

[Eddie_2.0]

Hi YamPower/All Seniors,

My wife entered Canada with a Work Permit (valid for 1 year) through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. She got a full time professional job in her field (been in the job 3 months now) and decided to apply for Express Entry.

She did the CELPIP test and scored 10 for Reading and Listening, 8 in Writing and 7 in speaking. She has a Masters Degree in Engineering from Germany (did not get a ECA) and has over 7 years of experience in her field from Germany.

She qualified to apply for the Express Entry program and submitted her application. I thought for sure she would not have a problem getting into the program. However, she received a message in about 24 hours of applying stating she was not eligible for Express Entry.

"Reasons you would not be eligible for Express Entry include:
• not having a valid language test
• language test results that are more than two years old
• a language test score that is too low
• not having enough relevant work experience
• not having the required education level
• not having enough funds"

This does not make sense. She got her CELPIP exam results 2 weeks before the application, she has enough work experience, she has a masters degree and has funds over 10k. The only thing I can think of is she didn't get a ECA for her degree from Germany.

Is this the reason why she was ineligible???

She submitted her application 3 times, 1st one by herself, 2nd one we did together in case she missed something, and the 3rd again time in case I missed something. All 3 times she got the same ineligible message.

We also stated in the application that I am a Canadian citizen with a full time job and of course living together since we are married.

Is there something she missed in her application?

Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Ed

 

[DoubleS]

Hi YamPower/All Seniors,

My wife entered Canada with a Work Permit (valid for 1 year) through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program. She got a full time professional job in her field (been in the job 3 months now) and decided to apply for Express Entry.

She did the CELPIP test and scored 10 for Reading and Listening, 8 in Writing and 7 in speaking. She has a Masters Degree in Engineering from Germany (did not get a ECA) and has over 7 years of experience in her field from Germany.

She qualified to apply for the Express Entry program and submitted her application. I thought for sure she would not have a problem getting into the program. However, she received a message in about 24 hours of applying stating she was not eligible for Express Entry.

"Reasons you would not be eligible for Express Entry include:
• not having a valid language test
• language test results that are more than two years old
• a language test score that is too low
• not having enough relevant work experience
• not having the required education level
• not having enough funds"

This does not make sense. She got her CELPIP exam results 2 weeks before the application, she has enough work experience, she has a masters degree and has funds over 10k. The only thing I can think of is she didn't get a ECA for her degree from Germany.

Is this the reason why she was ineligible???

She submitted her application 3 times, 1st one by herself, 2nd one we did together in case she missed something, and the 3rd again time in case I missed something. All 3 times she got the same ineligible message.

We also stated in the application that I am a Canadian citizen with a full time job and of course living together since we are married.

Is there something she missed in her application?

Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Ed

What is her principal NOC and how much experience did she declare/enter into express entry profile. Also when and where did she gain this experience?
If she is applying under FSW, has she checked to ensure that she scores 67 or more in the "Six selection factors – Federal skilled workers"? Here is a link to check http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

 

[arpita26]

Hello there,
Plz anyone help me out as early as possible.
I had applied for FSW 2014 program under NOC 4011 on november 27, but due to cap filled my file returned..
And now i want to apply for express entry 2015, and i have a sponser of Manitoba..
So in EE profile , 100 points would be deducted or not as i had applied earlier for FSW 2014??
Some says YES and some says NO..

Post the answer and further way for processing!!