How Does Express Entry Work?
Express Entry isn’t an immigration program like most people think it is. Instead, it is an online point-based system created by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage immigration applications intake.
Within the Express Entry system, the applicants with the highest points receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada. There are three significant immigration programs under Express Entry—The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and The Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
The Express Entry Canada system is relatively simple and involves just two major stages. The first stage involves candidates who wish to migrate to Canada expressing their interest in obtaining a Canadian permanent resident status to the Canadian government. In the second stage, the Canadian government invites candidates with the highest scores to migrate to Canada.
Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how you should submit your Express Entry profile to obtain a Canadian permanent residence visa.
Step 1
Check your eligibility for Express Entry.
Step 2
Take the appropriate language tests and obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
Step 3
Submit your Express Entry profile on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Step 4
Acquire an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence from IRCC.
Step 5
Complete and submit your Application for Permanent (APR) to IRCC and pay the required fees within the deadline. Remember that you will have to include your medical exam and police certificates during this step. Then, the IRCC will offer you an Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR).
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Submit your biometrics when the IRCC asks you to.
Step 7
Wait for a final decision on your APR from the IRCC. Typically, IRCC aims to finalize applications within six months. After your application is approved,you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a Permanent Resident Visa if you hail from a country that requires a visa.
Read moreWhat are the Eligibility Requirements For Express Entry?
Eligibility Requirements For Express Entry
The eligibility criteria for Express Entry vary depending on the program you choose. However, the common requirements include:
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A test proving your English or French language skills. -
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) positive report. -
At least 67 points based on the selection factors. -
Medical certificate proving you are in good health. -
Bank statements proving your financial stability. -
While there is no age barrier, no points are awarded if you are 47 years or older.
Our Offerings
At Pelican Migration Consultants, we aspire to be the first choice of consultants for all your Canadian Express Entry needs. Our highly motivated team works to understand the smallest details and handle the most complicated issues of your case. Working round the clock, we intend to become the most trusted consultants for those looking to enter Canada through Express Entry.
Here is what sets us apart from our competitors in the market.
Excellent Customer Service
At the very core of our ethics lies the principle of delivering complete customer satisfaction. We keep you accurately informed about your position, our process, and the status of your case.
Unlike the usual practice of misleading aspirant migrants by matching them to programs not meant for them, we take a very vivid approach, offering them all the information they need to know in order to decide what program to go for, how to go about it, and whether hiring us would be the right option. We also remain transparent about our fees and the steps we take to avoid any misunderstanding, such as “excess rates” or “hidden costs.”
CICC Licensed Consultants
CICC is a Canadian national regulatory body that works with the aim to safeguard the public interest by supervising consultants across the globe related to immigration, employment, or education in Canada. This simply means that a reputable immigration consultant taking up cases relating to Express Entry Canada should be registered with the CICC and regulated thereby.
At Pelican Migration Consultants, we are proud to say that we are duly accredited by the CICC. To verify this information, log on to https://college-ic.ca/protecting-the-public/find-an-immigration-consultant, and search with our firm name, location, or consultant identification number. For more information, reach out to us and let us help you out.
IELTS Assistance
Most people find it hard to crack the IELTS test—whether it is the injected humor, random words, or something else. If you are using a word or a sentence, you should be sure there isn’t anything embarrassing hidden in it.
Our IELTS assistance is designed to offer the candidates enough practice in the techniques required for attending IELTS the right way, with full confidence. Our accurately tailored methods give candidates the required confidence to bag a high score in the IELTS test. With us, you can be sure to receive the best tips and strategies for maximizing your IELTS journey.
Canada Job Bank Assistance
There are several ways you can search for a Canadian job offer. But before you begin, you should ensure you are ready for the Canadian job application process. Through carefully curated steps, we give you the best possible chance of finding a Canadian job offer. From formatting your CV by Canadian standards to writing a cover letter your Canadian employers will love and applying for the right job, we will guide you through every step of the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Faster Application Time
The Express Entry Canada quickens the PR visa obtaining process—it takes six months or less. The period starts when you submit the application and ends when you receive COPR. Before the Express Entry system was introduced, the application system was paper-based, resulting in many hurdles that often delayed the processing time.
Electronic System
As the entire processing of applications happens through an electronic system, there exists no possibility for discrimination. Therefore, candidates are chosen purely based on their CRS scores.
Reduced CRS Score Requirement
Canada is always open to immigrants. Hence, the minimum CRS score required to be chosen in the Express Entry draws is often reduced by the IRCC. In the upcoming years, the minimum score is expected to go further down as Canada plans to bring more skilled immigrants to the country.
The Federal System of Immigration
The Canada Express Entry is a federal system of immigration, meaning you can directly apply for Canada permanent residence once you receive an ITA. Furthermore, after you get a Canada Express Entry visa, you will be able to settle anywhere in Canada.
You can submit your Express Entry Canada profile to be added to the pool of eligible candidates for free. Nevertheless, there do exist certain costs you should plan for before submitting your Express Entry profile. For instance, the English or French language exam by a language-testing organization approved by the Canadian government, the Educational Credential Assessment, and the translation of documents to English or French, all comes with a specific fee. Additionally, there exist government fees and other costs you will incur after receiving an ITA, such as the Canadian government fees to process permanent residence applications, fees for medical exams and police background checks, and biometrics fees. The Canadian government permanent residence fees for Express Entry range around $1,325 for a person–$825 as processing fee and $500 as permanent residence fee.
An Express Entry profile remains valid for up to one year. However, once you receive an ITA, the Canadian government usually takes around six months to process your permanent residence application. The processing time begins when a complete permanent residence application is received, and it ends when a final decision is made regarding the application. Therefore, it is essential you provide all the right documents before the processing window opens so as to avoid any delay. In case you don’t receive an ITA within a year of creating your Express Entry profile, you can quickly re-submit your profile if you are still eligible.
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