How to submit Express Entry profile?

Express entry program is one of the most popular immigration programs in Canada to get permanent residence. It has three major economic immigration categories, Federal skilled worker class (FSWC), Federal skilled trades class (FSTC) and Canadian experience class (CEC). So, if you are a skilled worker from an overseas country and want to settle in Canada, then you must submit the profile in Express entry pool.

In case you don’t know how to submit express entry profile, don’t worry, below is the step-by-step process for the same.

• Check eligibility:

There are six selection factors age, level of education, language proficiency, work experience, adaptability, and arranged employment. Based on these factors, candidates receive their CRS score and ranking in the pool. Moreover, a minimum score of 67 out of 100 in point assessment grid is mandatory to become eligible for the program. The following is the list of general eligibility points for Express entry:

1. Minimum age of an applicant to apply for the program is 18 years
2. Good command over its official languages (English or French) and for that scorecard for language proficiency test is necessary
3. Work experience in any of these NOCs: O, A or B either for full-time or part-time
4. Proof of funds to show that an applicant can support him/her and family (if any) in Canada after immigration 

• Create an online profile:

If you are eligible for Express entry program, then create an online profile on IRCC's portal and enter your personal details there. In addition to this, you need certain documents, NOC job title and code to complete the profile.

List of required documents:

1. Bio pages of Passport or Travel Document
2. Proof of Educational qualification
3. Proof of funds in the form of Bank Statements and other liquid assets
4. Job offer letter from Canada as per the requirement of the immigration program (if applicable)
5. Proof of previous work experience or job training
6. Scorecard of a language proficiency test in either English or French like IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF
7. PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) from home country or any other country where you have lived for a period exceeding six months

The Canadian government uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to classify available jobs (occupations) based on job duties and work a person does. The main job groups are:

Skill Type 0 includes management jobs	Skill Type A includes professional jobs	Skill Type B includes technical and skilled trades	Skill Type C includes intermediate jobs	Skill Type D includes labor jobs
restaurant managers	Doctors	Chefs	Industrial butchers	Fruit pickers
Mines managers	Dentists	Plumbers	Truck drivers	Cleaning staffs
Shore captains	Architects	Electricians	Food and beverage servers	Oil field workers

However, for express entry profile, an applicant must have work experience in skill type 0, A or B in the past. According to your job title, you receive a NOC code which you need to fill in the form.

An applicant has a maximum of 60 days to complete the online profile; otherwise, after that he/she needs to create another new profile. After mentioning all the information correctly, you can submit the profile online.

• Rounds of invitations and response to Invitation to Apply (ITA):

Once you have submitted the profile, IRCC examines it against others and accordingly provide you rank and score. Only higher-scoring profiles receive an Invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express entry draw. In the draw, the number of invites, lowest CRS score and tie-breaking rule are provided. If your profile is also one of them and receives an ITA, then you need to submit a completed application within the next 90 days. 

And if the immigration officer approves your application for Canadian Permanent residence visa, then you will get a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence), and you can fly to Canada to live your dream.

For further information, contact experts of countrywide visas. Interested ones contact countrywide visas. Countrywide visas is one of the fastest growing Canada Immigration consultancy in Delhi with a large, devoted team of Immigration experts offer hassle-free and professional services to its clients. They help aspiring immigrants in filing their applications for various immigration programs. 

You are welcome to call us or send us an email with your immigration questions and inquiries. You may contact us on 011-41075840 / 011-41045840  or leave a mail at info@countrywidevisas.com. You may also fill the Technical Assessment Form for free to get a call back from our Immigration Specialists. All you need to do is fill an assessment form and let our immigration experts assist you over the phone call or by meeting you in person and give you the best available options to fulfill your dreams of settling abroad.

What are the requirements to immigrate to Canada?

Undoubtedly, immigration has been one of the major factors in shaping the Canadian economy and society so; the government of Canada always targets prospects from overseas countries that have skills and experience to contribute to the growth of the nation. Multiple programs under different categories like Economic, Business, Family sponsorship, and Humanitarian & Refugee pathways are available for immigrants for immigration to Canada. However, to check the quality of influx of immigrants, each program has its set of requirements that one needs to fulfill for getting approval for immigrationto Canada.

So if you are dreaming of Canada as your immigration destination, then make sure you qualify all requirements. Below is the list of some popular programs which enables you to get Canada PR visa easily.

Federal Express Entry Program:

It is a point-based system which manages applications for its three economic categories, Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal SkilledTrades Class and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The following is the requirement for Express entry:

Work experience:

An applicant must have skilled work experience in any occupation of skilled Type 0 (management jobs), A (Professional jobs) or B (Technical jobs and skilled trades) which he/she would like to pursue in Canada after immigration.

Numbers of years depending on the categories like Federal Skilled Worker Class require one year of experience in the combination of full-time or part-time; whereas, Federal Skilled Trades Class requires two years of experience. 

Language proficiency:

Eligibility Criteria	Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC)	Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Language proficiency	A minimum of Canadian language benchmark (CLB) level 7 in language proficiency test like IELTS.	A minimum of Canadian language benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening & CLB 4 for reading and writing in language proficiency test like IELTS.	A minimum of Canadian language benchmark (CLB) level 7 in language proficiency test like IELTS if your NOC is 0 or A and CLB 5 if your NOC is B.

Education:

Minimum secondary education is necessary to become eligible for the program. However, higher levels grant higher credit points and chances of getting the invitation for PR.

Proof of funds:

For an unmarried primary applicant the required amount of funds for Canada pr visa is around 7, 00,000 in INR whereas, if a primary the applicant is married then the required amount is it's 7, 00,000 for him/her, 1,50,000 for his/her spouse (the secondary applicant) and 1,50,000 for his/her every dependent kid.

For other family members, the following is the list of funds for Canadian PR:

Number of family members	Funds required in Canadian Dollars
1	12,669
2	15,772
3	19,390
4	23,542
5	26,701
6	30,114
7	33,528
for each additional family member	3,414

Provincial nominee programs:

In Canada, the Federal government and provincial government together share the responsibility for the selection of immigrants. There are different Provincial Nomination Programs for immigration to Canada, and all PNPs have different requirements to determine the eligibility of the candidate.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program	Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination program
British Columbia Provincial Nomination program	New Brunswick Provincial Nomination program
Manitoba Provincial Nomination program	Yukon Nominee Program
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program	Northwest Territories Nominee Program
Prince Edward Island Nominee Program	Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program:

·         An applicant scorecard must have a minimum of 60 points out of 100 to be eligible for selection.

·         A minimum CLB level 4 for primary official languages in all sections including reading, writing, listening and speaking Proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan from an individual to ensure whether he/she is able to support himself/herself in Canada.

·         Candidate must have at least one year of working experience in the relevant field.

Manitoba Provincial Nomination program:

·         An applicant’s age must be more than 21 years

·         He/she must have English or French proficiency to fulfill the duties of his/her job description

·         sufficient settlement funds

·         He/she must be willing to live in Manitoba

Nova Scotia Provincial Nomination program

·         An applicant’s age must be lying in a group of 18-49 years.

·         He/she must have at least one year of working experience and his/her applied occupation must be in demand in Nova Scotia.

·         He/she must be ready to stay at Nova Scotia

·         He/she must know how to read, write, speak English or French as well as score a minimum language score in the language proficiency test.

·         He/she must have enough money in bank accounts to support him/her and his/her family in Nova Scotia after immigration.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program:

·         An applicant must possess the minimum qualification including a diploma or certificate.

·         He/she must secure CLB level 6 or 7 in language proficiency assessment scorecard.

·         He/she must possess minimum 1 or 2 years of experience of working in the NOC occupation list.

·         He/she must be willing to live in Ontario only

Family sponsorship:

·         A sponsor must be at least 18 years old and:

o   Canadian citizen or,

o   A person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or

o   A permanent resident of Canada

·         He/she must not be bankrupt or charged with any debt or offense

·         He/she is able to meet the basic requirements of his/her sponsored partner after immigration to Canada

·         He/she must pay immigration bond, performance bond, and family support payments on the scheduled timeline

In short, level of education, work experience, language proficiency and proof of funds (in some programs) are some essentials which you can’t afford to miss for immigration to Canada. For further information, contact experts of countrywide visas. Countrywide visas is one of the fastest growing Immigration consultancies with a large, a devoted team of Immigration experts offers hassle-free and professional services to its clients for filing their applications for various immigration programs.

You are welcome to call us or send us an email with your immigration questions and inquiries. You may contact us on 011-41075840 / 011-41045840  or leave a mail at info@countrywidevisas.com. You may also fill the Technical Assessment Form for free to get a call back from our Immigration Specialists. All you need to do is fill an assessment form and let our immigration experts assist you over the phone call or by meeting you in person and give you the best available options to fulfill your dreams of settling abroad.

Is it compulsory to visit Canada after getting PR visa from India?

Undoubtedly, getting approval for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) is itself achieving a milestone as the application process for PR involves several complexities like eligibility criteria, CRS score, documentation and more. Canada is the most surveyed immigration destination among Indians especially North Indian families. They grow up with only one dream in their mind that is Canada. So, it can be expected how overwhelming the moment is for them when they get the chance to immigrate to Canada to fulfill their childhood dreams.

However, surprisingly, most of the people don’t know what to do next after receiving a positive confirmation for PR.

Remember, once the authority has approved the application for PR, they would mail:

·      A Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR); and

·      A permanent resident visa (if an applicant is from a country like India that requires a visa).

Now, if you are residing already in Canada, then you need to contact officer at the Canadian port of entry (border crossing) and present credentials like confirmation of permanent residence (COPR), permanent resident visa (if provided), proof of funds to support you and your family in Canada. The officer will ask you a few questions to ensure that you are eligible in all terms for living in Canada.  Moreover, he will confirm your Canadian mailing address where you will receive your PR card.

If you are from India or any other country, then you have to visit Canada after getting PR visa within one year. It is worth noting that you cannot enjoy the status of Canadian permanent residence unless you visit there and get your COPR stamped. 

On arrival at the airport, you will meet officers from the Canadian immigration department. They will provide you with application forms for all the necessary documents which you will need during your stay in Canada like

•  Social Insurance Number (SIN) card:

This number enables newcomers to apply for any job or government assistance or credit in Canada.  Without it, you don’t have any identity there, and you are not eligible for any benefit of the PR visa holder.

       

          Application forms for a driver’s license

• A health care card:

The biggest advantage of immigrating to Canada is free health services. The Canadian government offers free Medicare to its all citizens registered under the national insurance program. However, in most of the provinces, it takes three months to newcomers in getting benefits from the public health care system. So, it is suggested to fill the application form soon after landing in Canada.

• Permanent resident card:

This card is of the utmost importance for an immigrant in Canada. It is proof of your legal acceptance in Canada.

Next, you will meet officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). He will ask a few questions to ensure that you are the same person who got approval to immigrate to Canada. So, you need to be ready with all your documents like proof of funds for you and your family, a valid passport, COPR and a local Canadian address where you will get your PR card after around 60 days.

Note: if you are going to change your mailing address within 180 days of getting PR status, then it is compulsory to inform the authorities about the same. 

After the short interview and verification, you will get the landing confirmation document. It enables you to live in Canada with PR status; however, without having a PR card. 

So if you are also interested in immigrating to Canada, then choose one of the Canadian immigration programs according to your eligibility and apply for it. As under the three-year immigration program, the Canadian government is going to welcome more than one million new immigrants as permanent residents by 2021 so, this is the right time to turn your dreams into reality.

Minimum eligibility requirements for Canada PR include:

•    An applicant must be at least 18 years of age; however, Indians of age group 25-35 years immigrate to Canada the most

•    He/she must score a minimum level of education including diplomas or certificates. However, if he/she has completed education outside Canada, then Education Credential Assessment (ECA) is mandatory. ECA is important to show that diplomas or degrees an applicant has are equivalent to the minimum requirement of the Canadian education system. In India, World Education Services (WES) issues the ECA, which costs around 20, 000 INR.  

•    He/she must have an official experience certificate for at least one year in a full-time paid job field (number of years may vary according to the program)

•    He/she has a scorecard of language proficiency test like IELTS, TEF and more with a minimum required CLB level

•    He/she must have enough funds to support him/her and his/her attendants in Canada after immigration.

For further information, feel free to contact experts of countrywide visas. Countrywide visas is one of the fastest growing Immigration consultancies with a large, devoted team of Immigration experts offers hassle-free and professional services to its clients for filing their applications for various immigration programs.

You are welcome to call us or send us an email with your immigration questions and inquiries. You may contact us on 011-41075840 / 011-41045840  or leave a mail at info@countrywidevisas.com. You may also fill the Technical Assessment Form for free to get a call back from our Immigration Specialists. All you need to do is fill an assessment form and let our immigration experts assist you over the phone call or by meeting you in person and give you the best available options to fulfill your dreams of settling abroad.

Six major selection factors of Canada express program (67 points)

Undoubtedly, Canada is a perfect immigration destination for skilled job seekers. However, many aspirants don’t make it possible either due to lack of knowledge or on-time guidance. If this is your case too, then the best way for you to make out things better is to pay attention to the text in front of your screen for two minutes only.

In this post, our experts at countrywide Visas have enlisted the six major selection factors for Canada express program. These factors will help you to compute your comprehensive ranking system score (CRS). By saying this we mean, that federal skilled worker applicants need a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to submit their profiles in express entry program. And, these points revolve around below-mentioned factors. 

However, before going deep to that context, it is advisable to clear your basics on Canada Express Entry Program.

Hoping, you understood the general framework of Canada Express Program, its types, and working so let’s start with the first selection factor, Age.

Age:

In minimum 67 points eligibility criteria, the age factor encompasses a maximum of 12 points, which are awarded to the age group of 18-35 only. Applicants below 18 years and above 47 years are not eligible for this program. And, as the age increases after 35, the credit points begin to decrease.

Age	Credits
18-35	12
36	11
37	10
38	09
39	08
40	07
41	06
42	05
43	04
44	03
45	02
46	01

Educational background:

To be eligible for immigration to Canada via entry express program, you need to fulfill minimum education eligibility. Minimum of 5 points are credited to the profiles having education level up to secondary school or high school diploma. Whereas, the credit points in this factor reach to the maximum of 25 for Doctoral (Ph.D.) holders.

Level of education	Credit points
Doctorate	25
Master degree or any professional degree listed in NOC 2016 skill level A	23
Two or more secondary credential	22
1-year, 2-year and >or=3 years	15, 19. 21 respectively
Secondary diploma/high school diploma	05

Skilled work experience:

If you have working experience of more than or equal to 6 years in any full-time paid job, which comes under the national occupational classification list, then you can score the maximum of 15 points in this factor. However, remember candidature with less than one year of experience is not accountable to this program. Besides it, you should be aware of occupations listed in categories of skill O, A or B. Click on the NOC system list (link).

Language ability test:

Proficiency in English and French of applicants counts for the Canada PR visa. What we mean that an applicant needs to qualify in all four abilities including reading, writing, listening and speaking based on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7. Language ability test offers a maximum of 28 points (24 + 4) in your total of 67 point credit system.  So, if you are planning to immigrate to Canada via Canada Express Entry Program, then start preparing for ILETS. Also, ILETS score which is more than two years old is not liable at the time of application.

Adaptability:

Nothing can be better than having an extra 10 points in your basket for the adaptability. It means that if an applicant has his/her spouse or common-law partner on-board to Canada along with him/her, he/she is eligible for some extra points. Or, an applicant or his/her spouse has a permanent Canadian resident as a relative; five more points get added to his table.

Arranged employment:

The government of Canada has decided to offer a maximum of 10 points to skilled workers, who are coming to Canada with a job offer, provided by any Canadian employer. However, make sure that the job is listed in skill level O, A or B of NOC system list. (Any unpaid or seasonal job is not considerable)