What is Express Entry system?

Express Entry is an electronic management system to manage the applications for the below mentioned economic immigration programs.

When Express Entry has been launched?

Express Entry launched in January 2015 and it’s an online application management system for the economic immigration programs of Canada.

How Express Entry expedite the processing time?

Express Entry applications processing is faster for a couple of reason –

  • Electronic application system which makes the system easier for applicants to apply
  • Prior checking of prospective applications for eligibility criteria
  • The possibility of receiving Invitation to apply within the standard of six months or less
What is the functionality of Job Bank in Express Entry System?

Job bank is a portal wherein the eligible employers of Canada and the eligible foreign skilled workers connect with each other easily.

Usually the employer who want to hire a foreign skilled national gets register in the Job bank for a minimum period of 30 days and post their employment ad by meeting other advertising requirements as well. If they unable to find a permanent resident or Canadian to fill the vacancy employer can extend the employer search to get foreign skilled workers. Once employer finalize a foreign skilled worker, in most of the cases they require to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment in order to give employment to the applicant. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) measures all the LMIA applications. Via Job Bank process Express Entry applicants can explore various jobs and can sign up with Job Match to check jobs that match their Skill set and qualification credentials.

How to sponsor your spouse, partner or children and most importantly who can sponsor?
  • Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident holder or an individual registered under the Canadian Indian act can sponsor his or her Spouse and dependent Children
  • Age should be minimum 18 years old
  • You cannot sponsor an individual if you are a Canadian Permanent Resident living outside Canada and if you are a Canadian Citizen living outside Canada, this is important to show that you will live in Canada after your sponsored relative becomes a Permanent Resident of Canada
  • Anyone living in Quebec should meet the Quebec’s conditions
  • You should have sufficient income to deliver basic needs for your Spouse or dependent Children
What are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa under Federal Skilled Worker Category?

To apply a Permanent Residence Visa under Federal Skilled Worker Program through Express Entry system an applicant needs to meet the eligibility criteria.

Applicants must meet the following essential conditions –

  • Require to have one-year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment within the previous 10 years in one of the Occupation listed under the applicable National Occupational Classification list
  • At skill type 0, or skill levels A or B of the National Occupational Classification
  • Require to meet a point based threshold of 67 from six different selection factors
  • Undergo a language proficiency test
  • Applicants must meet the point based threshold of 67 based on the below mentioned selection factors:
  • Employment experience;
  • Education Qualification;
  • Language;
  • Age;
  • Adaptability;
  • Arranged employment;
Is it mandatory to provide proof of funds for Express Entry?

Yes, it is must to show funds to support yourself and your family in Canada to meet the minimum requirements of Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. You do not require to provide proof of funds if you are applying Express Entry under Federal Skilled Worker program or Federal Skilled Trades Program and are currently working in Canada or have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada

Why do I need to take IELTS test for Canada Immigration?

In order to prove that you have sufficient English language ability to work and mix with Canadian, to claim points from language skills for eligibility and CRS in Express Entry profile IELTS is mandatory. The score you require to get in IELTS test depends on your eligibility point

Is it a wise decision to hire immigration representative?

It is always wise to hire genuine Immigration consultants, Registered Representatives to increase the chances of success on your application. Although it is not compulsory to hire immigration representative for your Canadian Immigration process but as many doesn’t have clear knowledge about the rules those who apply on their own risk face unnecessary delays or fail. As the process is time taking and costly it is better to consult with Immigration Expert to avoid delay and refusal on your application.

Can Express Entry profile be updated after submitting?

Yes, Express Entry profile can still be updated after submitting. All the details need to be fully up-to-date and accurate. Therefore if there is any change in status, such as in language ability, family composition, work experience, or education credentials, applicant need to update in Express Entry profile.

Do I need to undergo medical examination and get Police Clearance Certificates to apply PR?

Yes, for Permanent residency application you must include medical examination confirmation letter and police certificates. As it is online system, it will not let you submit an application before you upload these documents.

How to sponsor your spouse, partner or children and most importantly who can sponsor?
  • Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident holder or an individual registered under the Canadian Indian act can sponsor his or her Spouse and dependent Children
  • Age should be minimum 18 years old
  • You cannot sponsor an individual if you are a Canadian Permanent Resident living outside Canada and if you are a Canadian Citizen living outside Canada, this is important to show that you will live in Canada after your sponsored relative becomes a Permanent Resident of Canada
  • Anyone living in Quebec should meet the Quebec’s conditions
  • You should have sufficient income to deliver basic needs for your Spouse or dependent Children
What are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Canadian permanent resident visa under Federal Skilled Worker Category?

The applicant must meet the below mentioned criteria to apply

  • Require at least one year of paid work experience in the past 10 years in a Skilled occupation or
  • Eligible for Arranged Employment with a LMIA or
  • Should have completed PHD from a recognized Institution of Canada or
  • Should have completed two years of study at a recognized institution in Canada

The applicants must meet a point based threshold of 67 points based on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s six selection factors.

What is PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) process?

IRCC has established this process to allow Canadian provinces and Territories to select applicants who is interested to settle in a particular Province or Territory and contribute in the economic development of the Province

Which Canadian Provinces fall under Canadian Provincial Nominee Program?
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland And Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon
What is CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) ?

Comprehensive Ranking System is an internal mechanism of Canadian Government to give ranking to the applicants who apply under Express Entry. The points are given to rank from the factors such – Age, Educational Qualification, Language Proficiency, Spouse and common law partners factors, Skill Transferability and Additional Points. This system allow IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship of Canada) to decide which applicants may receive the ITA (Invitation to apply) to apply the Permanent Residence Visa.

Why one should go on Permanent Resident Visa?

In this century people prefer to move in a Country where they can have stable earnings, better employment opportunities and higher standards of living. All these can be possible if you immigrate to other Country only on Permanent Resident Visa as per your skill set demand and by meeting a specific eligibility criterion. In PR visa you will be getting all the social benefits that citizens receive including health care coverage and free education for all children less than 18 years in the Canadian public school system. Only political and voting rights you cannot have until you become a citizen out there. You can own property, live & Study anywhere in the Country. Main and Spouse dependent get the access to work in any profile. Above that you will get protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and can sponsor eligible family members in future.

What is the difference between Work Permit and PR Visa?

In Work Permit Visa you would be restricted to work for the same employer, at the same profile until the employer no longer requires your services or when your work permit expires. If in case you are not happy with the employer and doesn’t want to continue working there then you have to leave the Country. And in this Visa you would not be getting any social benefits and can’t take your family along with you until you meet certain terms and conditions; whereas in Permanent Resident Visa you are allowed working in any profile with any employer as depending upon on your skill set demand within the Country you will migrate, not only by relying on single Employment option and can even stay in the Country if you are unemployed. In this visa you can take your family members along with you and will be getting all social benefits of the country.

What is Australian Skill select system?

It’s an online Expression of Interest service for Skilled and Business professionals who would like to migrate to Australia.

The applicant require to record all details in Skill select in order to receive an Invitation to apply(ITA) to apply for the Visa.

The following Visas are applied though Skill select only –

How to apply Australian PR?

The applicant must meet the eligibility to apply an Australian PR. Your Occupation must be listed either in MLTSSL or STSOL list and you require meeting a point based threshold of 60 to meet the eligibility. Once the applicant is eligible to apply a PR application there are defined process steps to obtain a PR Visa.

1st step: Skill Assessment

2nd step: EOI application submission through Skill Select

3rd step: PR application submission

To avoid misrepresentation and any error on your application please contact KAN Visa Direction.

What is an Expression of Interest?

It’s an online application form in Skill select which represent your skill set depending on the Visa subclass you select to apply. This is the way to show your interest in applying for a Skilled Visa to immigrate to Australia.

What is the point based system to apply Australian PR?

To apply an Australian PR you must require meeting the eligibility and meet the point based system. The point test system helps Australia to select applicants who have Skills and attributes as per the requirements.

How can we help you?

Contact us at KAN Visa Direction or submit an inquiry online.