Express Entry is one of the most sought-after platforms for people seeking to immigrate to Canada. It is the most prevalent source of inviting skilled workers in Canada under the following economic migration categories:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades
• Canadian Experience Class
Express Entry also manages immigration applications for many provinces as part of PNP Canada programs.
People often confuse Express Entry with an immigration program. However, it is just a name given to an online immigration system that manages applications under skilled migration categories by the government. Let’s discuss different steps for lodging an application into the express entry system:
Determine your eligibility
To begin with, you must discover your eligibility for any one of the express entry programs mentioned above. The process starts with a series of questions that candidates must answer to confirm their eligibility for the program. You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to proceed with your Canada PR visa process.
Submit your profile and calculate your CRS score
Once you determine your eligibility for one of the skilled migration programs, submit an online profile to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It’s crucial as it involves gathering several documents to complete your profile. These documents are your language test results, Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), Employment-related letters, etc.
The government of Canada provides a list of all essential documents you need to submit through the PR visa process.
After submitting the profile, you will receive a comprehensive ranking system score (CRS) from IRCC, which is essential in your immigration journey. These scores also play a pivotal role in the Canada PNP program.
