Permanent Residence via Express Entry and Economic Immigration
The professionals at Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services have over a decade of experience successfully obtaining Permanent Residence for our clients via Express Entry and Canada’s many economic immigration categories. If you are seeking solutions for how to immigrate to Canada and become a Permanent Resident, contact us today!
Express Entry is a program that the Canadian government uses to manage applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers. It is a fast and efficient way for qualified candidates to immigrate to Canada and is one of the most popular pathways for economic immigration to Canada.
The Express Entry system was launched in January 2015 and has become the primary way that the government manages applications for permanent residency from skilled workers who wish to live and work in Canada. The system is designed to identify and select skilled workers who are likely to succeed in the Canadian labour market and contribute to Canada’s economy.
The Express Entry system works on a points-based system, and applicants are assessed based on several factors, including age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and adaptability. Candidates who score high enough in the system are then invited to apply for permanent residency.
To qualify for Express Entry, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for one of the following federal economic immigration programs:
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC): This program is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents. To qualify under this category, you must possess the equivalent of at least one year of full-time skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years and have English or French language test results corresponding to the skill level of your work experience.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): This program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to permanently immigrate to Canada. The Federal Skilled Worker Program allows candidates that have at least one year of skilled work experience to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Applicants under this program must possess minimum levels of education, skilled work experience, and language skills. Applicants are also assessed based on their age, adaptability, and whether they have a valid job offer.
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): This program is for skilled tradespeople with work experience in a skilled trade who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. Skilled workers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, agriculture, cooking and baking can be invited to work in Canada and to become permanent residents.
There are also options for candidates to be selected by Canadian provinces through a variety of Provincial Nominee Programs.
To enter the Express Entry pool, candidates must first create an online profile that includes information about their education, work experience, language proficiency, and other details. The Canadian government then uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to score each candidate based on their profile. The highest-scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency through regular draws from the pool.
Once a candidate has been invited to apply for permanent residency, they will have 60 days to submit a complete application, including supporting documents. The Canadian government aims to process applications within six months.
It is important to note that being invited to apply for permanent residency does not guarantee approval. All applicants are subject to security, criminal, and medical checks, and must also demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and any dependents.
The experienced Canadian immigration consultants at Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services can help you navigate the complex process of applying for permanent residency through Express Entry. We provide guidance and assistance with preparing and submitting an application, as well as advise on any issues that may arise throughout the process. CCIS also helps candidates understand the eligibility requirements, prepare their application, and ensure that all necessary documents are submitted correctly and on time.
Overall, the Express Entry system is a highly competitive program that offers a great opportunity for skilled foreign workers who want to live and work in Canada permanently. With the help of the knowledgeable immigration professionals at CCIS, you can greatly increase your chances of success and start a new chapter in Canada.
Why hire Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services?
Here is how CCIS can help you with your Express Entry Permanent Residence process:
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CCIS will review your circumstances and give you an honest assessment of your eligibility and likelihood of success;
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CCIS will plan with you to formulate a strategy for your application;
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CCIS will work with you to collect and review your documentation and make sure that all necessary documents are included in the application;
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CCIS will write expert legal submissions to the government arguing for your eligibility;
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CCIS will communicate with the government on your behalf and guide you through any necessary steps or requirements;
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CCIS will ensure that your application is properly and thoroughly prepared in accordance with all immigration laws and regulations
The Immigration Consultants and professionals at Castlewell Immigration Services possess years of experience assisting clients with Express Entry applications. Join our many happy and successful clients who have become Canadian Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens with our expert help!
Comprehensive Ranking System Selection Factors
Education: Applicants are awarded points based on their highest level of education, which ranges from 5 points for a secondary school credential to 25 points for a Ph.D. If you received your formal education outside of Canada, you must also submit a Canadian equivalency assessment report from an IRCC-approved education credential assessment provider.
Language skills: To earn these points, skilled worker applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in English and French. As part of your application, you are required to provide the results of an IRCC-approved language test. Your speaking, writing, reading, and listening capacity will all be evaluated separately. You must have taken your language test within the last two years of applying for it to be considered valid. Applicants must possess moderate or highly proficient in English or French. All applicants must complete a language test regardless of whether they come from an English or French-speaking country.
Work Experience: Skilled worker applicants who have worked for at least six years earn an additional point for each year they have worked. The work experience must be equivalent to full-time experience in a job that is considered skilled. Providing sufficient evidence of your qualifying work experience is extremely important.
Arranged Employment: Skilled Worker applicants will receive points for arranged employment in Canada if the applicant’s employer is willing to hire them permanently and they have a work permit obtained based on a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Points will also be awarded if the applicant is not currently employed in Canada but has an offer of employment based on an LMIA.
Age: Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible to receive the maximum number of points for this category. Applicants over 35 lose one point per year. For instance, if you are 45 years old, your age score will be reduced by 10 points.
Adaptability: The applicants’ ability to adapt can also earn them more points. These points are given out for things like the applicant or their spouse having arranged employment, work, or study experience in Canada or having a close relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada.