Express Entry
Here’s a concise overview of the Canadian Permanent Residence application process through Express
Entry, featuring steps like eligibility checks, language proficiency, and document submission.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Verify your eligibility criteria.
- Ensure you meet the recommended language proficiency scores.
- Have your qualifications assessed. Create an Express Entry Profile.
- Enter the candidate pool.
- Await an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Canadian Government.
- Assemble the necessary documents.
- Submit your Permanent Residence application.
FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER (FSW)
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program offers a pathway for skilled foreign workers
to achieve permanent immigration status in Canada.
to achieve permanent immigration status in Canada.
Work Experience
One year of compensated work background within the past decade in roles classified under National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories.
Language Proficiency
Proficiency in Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 across all four language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Work Experience
Completion of secondary or post-secondary education along with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if required.
FEDERAL SKILLED TRADERS (FST)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is designed for skilled workers seeking permanent
residency based on their
qualifications in a skilled trade.
qualifications in a skilled trade.
Work Experience
You must have accumulated two years of full-time employment in a skilled trade within the
last five years.
Language Proficiency
Your language skills should meet the following benchmarks: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in Reading and Writing.
Work Experience
Notably, there is no specific educational requirement for eligibility under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS (CEC)
The program is targeted towards skilled workers with Canadian work experience
who aim to obtain permanent residency.
who aim to obtain permanent residency.
Work Experience
You need at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years, while holding temporary resident status with authorization to work. This experience should fall under National Occupational Classification (NOC) categories Teer 0,1,2, and 3.
Language Proficiency
Your language skills should meet these benchmarks:
· For Teer 0 or 1 jobs: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four abilities (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening).
· For Teer 2 or 3 jobs: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four abilities (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening).
Work Experience
There are no specific educational requirements for the Canadian Experience Class program.
