Your Compass to Canadian Permanent Residency
Express Entry Canada Pathway
Embark on a rewarding journey to Canadian Permanent Residency through the Express Entry Pathway, a digital gateway orchestrated by the Canadian government to streamline the influx of adept professionals keen on building a future in Canada.
Gateway Overview
The Express Entry operates as a meticulous platform managing a trio of paramount federal economic programs, ensuring a seamless transition for skilled workers towards achieving Canadian Permanent Residency.
Embarking on the Express Entry Voyage
The commencement of your Express Entry journey involves a two-tier process. Initially, you are required to craft a profile encompassing essential documents such as language test outcomes, an educational credential assessment report, and a valid passport or travel document. Upon the submission of your profile, an invitation to proceed with a comprehensive application for Canadian permanent residence awaits, provided you meet the criteria. This subsequent step mandates the inclusion of reference letters, additional identification documents, police clearance certificates, and medical examination results.
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
Express Entry is tailored for individuals boasting a solid educational background, proficient skills, and a commendable grasp of English and/or French. The eligibility sieve further extends to encompass the requisites of one of the three federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Eligibility Spectrum
The eligibility ambit for skilled workers under the Express Entry entails a minimum of one-year continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in a skilled occupation within the past decade, a satisfactory score on an approved language test reflecting a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of seven in either English or French, and a post-secondary education assessed against Canadian standards through an Education Credential Assessment.
Cost Implications
Submitting your initial Express Entry profile is devoid of any government fees. However, the fee requisition materializes once you are beckoned to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This financial phase may also incorporate provincial immigration fees should you traverse through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Besides, demonstrating sufficient funds for your resettlement in Canada is imperative unless you are applying under the Canadian Experience Class program or possess a valid arranged employment offer.
Settlement Funds Threshold
Number of Family Members | Funds Required |
1 | $13,757 |
2 | $17,127 |
3 | $21,055 |
4 | $25,564 |
5 | $28,994 |
6 | $32,700 |
7 | $36,407 |
For each additional family member | $3,706 |