Express Entry
This program was introduced in 2015 to make immigration more streamlined and faster. skilled workers. Express entry has an online application system specifically meant for skilled workers. This point-based system manages how people with skilled work experience apply to immigrate to Canada. The Express Entry includes three federal program categories as mentioned below:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Requirements:
a) Applicant must have a minimum of 12 months of full-time (or equivalent part-time) eligible skilled work experience in Canada during the last three years.
b) Must have appeared for a language proficiency test from an approved agency and meet the minimum required score needed for your job level.
(i) The requirement for jobs in NOC ‘0’ or ‘A’ is the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7
(ii) NOC ‘B’ is CLB 5. This test is valid for 2 years only
c) Work experience gained during full-time studies (for example, on a co-op work term) does not count under this program. Work experience gained after receiving a post-graduate work permit or after LMIA or other authorized work experience only is eligible. Also, self-employed candidates are not eligible for this program.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
This is specifically meant for foreign skilled workers. This program is designed to bring people with specific skill sets from around the world.
Requirements:
a) You should have completed a minimum of one year paid, continuous full-time or equivalent part-time in the same job within the last 10 years in a skill type 0, A, or B of the latest National Occupational Classification (NOC)
b) Must have secured a minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing from an agency approved by Refugee, Citizenship, and Immigration Canada. In addition, the test results should not be older than 2 years at the time of your application.
c) Educational qualifications (Secondary school or higher) and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
FSTP stream is for the candidates who can become permanent residents based on their qualifications in a skilled trade.
Requirements:
a) Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience or equivalent part-time in a skill type ‘B’ of the NOC within the last 5 years.
b) Meet the minimum score of CLB 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing
c) One of the below:
(i) A certificate of qualification in that skilled trade from a Canadian provincial or federal authority.
(ii) Have a full-time valid job offer for a minimum of one year if you are on a valid LMIA-based work permit in Canada.