Frequently Asked Questions
Canada Express Entry is a Canadian Immigration Program for skilled workers under three streams ( Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, and Federal Skilled Trade Program). The Express Entry draw revise every 14 days by IRCC. Every time CRS changes, Invitations changes so you should be aware of every update. We at PAIC provide the latest EE Draws report and Predictions for the next draw as well.
Before applying for EE you should check your eligibility on the Canadian Immigration Official Website. You can start your Express Entry application by applying at the IRCC website. There are 2 ways you can apply: 1. Register with a GCKey 2. Register with a Sign-In Partner
There are different requirements for Express Entry as there are three immigration programs: CEC, FSWP, and FSTP. Each program has unique Eligibility criteria. Where major factors IRCC evaluates for Canada Express Entry Program are: ● Language skills (CLB score) ● Type/Level of work experience (NOC TEER Categories) ● Amount of work experience (Part-time/ Full-time/ Combined) ● Job Offer ● Education To check in detail requirement for Canada Express Entry Program, you can Compare all Express Entry programs.
Express Entry Program follows a step-by-step process so at various points during the Express Entry application procedure, you require specific certificates. ● A passport or travel document ● Language test results ● Proof of Canadian education or an educational credential assessment report ● Provincial nomination (if you have one) ● Job offer from an employer in Canada (if you have one) ❖ proof of work experience ❖ certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if you have one) There are also some documents which are not essentials but sometimes they are needed for if you meet the requirements of the program you’re applying for ● Proof of relationship to a relative in Canada ● Digital photos to confirm your identity ● authority to release personal information ● any other documents that you feel are relevant to your application To read in detail for documents required for Canada Immigration, you can read our blog on 15 Essential Document List required for Canada PR.
The cost varies as per the program you have selected, IRCC updated its cost on April 30, 2022. IRCC has also announced that fees would increase every 2 years to adjust for inflation.
| Fees | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Your application Processing fee ($850) and right of permanent residence fee ($515) | 1365 |
| Your application (without right of permanent residence fee | 850 |
The cost is mentioned on the IRCC website.
Before calculating your point you must check if you are eligible for Canada Express Entry or not. By making some changes to your profile, you can check what is the current CRS as per the details provided by you. The Express Entry draw revise every 14 days by IRCC so the points needed for Canada Express Entry vary for each new draw. Yes, there is an online tool on IRCC Official website by which you can check your CRS score
Your EE profile will be valid for 2 years after the result date. They must also be valid on the date of your application for permanent residence.
You have to apply again. If you have received the EOI from the Canadian government, you should decline it and apply again to get into the express entry pool.