Is Express Entry the same as a permanent residency?
Express Entry is a system that manages applications for permanent residency through three main immigration programs.
How much does Express Entry cost?
The price of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry is about $2,300 CAD for a single applicant, or about $4,500 CAD for a couple.
Do I need a job offer for Express Entry?
You won't require a job offer for Express Entry. A Lot of candidates selected for Express Entry wouldn't have a formal Canadian job offer.
If you have a valid Canadian job offer, this can soon add up to 200 points to your CRS score.
How long does Express Entry take?
Express Entry can take under six months to process, from submission of the Express Entry profile to the issuance of a permanent resident visa. However, not all cases will proceed this quickly. Your Express Entry profile will remain active in the pool of candidates for 12 months understand what receive an invitation to apply. If after 12 months you've not received an invitation, you are invited to resubmit your profile and remain in the pool. To break it down further:
- Your profile will remain valid for 12 months in the Express Entry pool
- Upon issuance of the ITA, you have 60 days to provide the requested full application of documents
- Once the immigration authorities receive your complete application, your permanent resident visa, IRCC may process your application in about six months
How are Express Entry points are calculated?
When people refer to Canada's “Express Entry points”, they can be referring to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Canada uses the CRS score to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool using many factors, including:
- Age;
- Level of education;
- Proficiency in French or English;
- Foreign and Canadian work experience;
- Spouse factors; and
- Connections to Canada
What is an Express Entry profile?
An Express Entry profile is an electronic form submitted by eligible candidates that includes personal details such as age, work experience, education, ability in French and English, family details, and ties to Canada.
Using these details, Canada ranks profiles in the Express Entry pool against one another and determines who receives an invitation.
How to create an Express Entry profile
To create an Express Entry profile, you must first create an IRCC secure account. If a representative is submitting a profile in your stead, they will submit the profile through their Authorized Paid Representatives Portal.
After creating an account, you and your representative will probably need to fill out an eligibility questionnaire to determine if you qualify for an Express Entry program. In case you are eligible, the next phase is to fill out an online form with your information, including details on your age, work experience, education, and language test results. Once the form is submitted, the Express Entry system will automatically determine your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and which program you are eligible under.
Why am I ineligible to submit an Express Entry profile?
To submit a profile, you must meet the minimum requirements for the Federal Express Entry programs. In case you are ineligible to submit a profile, it will be because you are unable to meet the minimum program requirements, or have less than the required minimum proof of funds.
How can I check the status of my Express Entry profile?
To discover the status of your Express Entry profile, you must log in to your IRCC account and click “View the applications you submitted”, then “Express Entry profile status”, and “View your profile''.
What is an Express Entry draw?
Approximately every two weeks, Canada issues a round of invitations to candidates with a profile in the Express Entry pool that meets a specified CRS cut-off. Candidates that receive an invitation in an Express Entry draw may apply for Canadian permanent residence status.
Can I apply for Express Entry without work experience?
All economic programs managed by the Express Entry system require no less than one year of skilled work experience to apply.
What is the maximum age for Express Entry?
There is absolutely no maximum age for Express Entry applicants. Applicants 20-29 receive the highest points for age. In case you are significantly older than 35, but you have a great level of education or connections in Canada, these can easily overcome points lost due to age.