Express Entry

Express Entry Programs​

​

​There are 3 immigration programs managed through express entry:

​

• Canadian Experience Class

• Federal Skilled Worker Program

• Federal Skilled Trades Program

​​

What are the minimum requirements to apply for the Canadian Experience Class?

​

• Meet the required language levels for writing, reading, listening and speaking​

• Have a minimum of 1 year skilled work experience in Canada in the last 3 years while under temporary resident status with authorization to work

​

Who cannot apply for the Canadian Experience Class?

​

• A refugee claimant in Canada

• Working in Canada without authorization

• Gained work experience without temporary resident status in Canada

​

What are the minimum requirements to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program?

• Skilled work experience

  • Have worked in managerial jobs, professional jobs or technical jobs and skilled trades

• Language ability

  • Take the approved language tests in English or French

  • Test results are valid for 2 years after the date of the  test result

• Education:​

  • If you attended Canadian school, you must provide a certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian high school or post-secondary institution 

  • If you have foreign education you must have a completed credential and an Educational Credential Assessment for immigration purposes from a designated organization showing that your education is equivalent to a completed certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian high school or post-secondary institution ​

• Have enough money to settle in Canada, unless you are currently able to work in Canada or have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer

• Must be admissible to come to Canada

​

What are the minimum requirements to apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program?

 

• Meet the required language levels for writing, reading, listening and speaking

• Have a minimum of 2 years of full time work experience or an equivalent part time work experience in a skilled trade within the 5 years before you apply

• Meet the National Occupational Classification job requirements

• Have a valid full time job offer for a minimum of 1 year or a certificate qualification in that particular skill trade issued by a Canadian authority.

• Have enough money to settle in Canada, unless you are currently able to work in Canada or have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer

• Must be admissible to come to Canada

​

To speak with a Canadian immigration lawyer about Express Entry book your consultation today.​