Can skilled workers apply for Canada Express Entry?

Yes, skilled workers can apply for Canada Express Entry, provided they score at least 67 points. The Express Entry system is one of the most streamlined and fast-tracked immigration pathways in Canada. The program is for skilled foreign workers looking to migrate and settle in Canada permanently. One can apply for permanent residence status in Canada through the Express Entry program. Express Entry manages and oversees skilled immigrant applications for three immigration programs. The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are the three immigration programs managed by Express Entry. Candidates who gain eligibility for any of the three programs mentioned above can also apply for the Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which will score them additional points. They can score up to 600 points if they receive a provincial nomination.

 

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Eligibility Criteria to apply for Express Entry

You can apply for Express Entry through the three immigration programs: FSTP, FSWP, and the CEC.

The table below has the eligibility requirements for each immigration program under the Express Entry system.

Eligibility Criteria	Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)	Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)	Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Educational qualifications	Secondary education is mandatory.	Not required.	Not required.
	Individuals with post-secondary education can score more points.
Language proficiency skills	CLB level 7 in French or English skills	CLB level 5 for speaking & listening in French or English skills	CLB level 7 for individuals in TEER 0 or 1 Occupations
		CLB level 4 for reading & writing in French or English skills	CLB level 5 for individuals in TEER 2 or 3 Occupations
Level of Work experience	Must have work experience in any one of the occupations listed in the NOC TEER 0,1,2,3 categories.	Must have work experience in a skilled trade under the NOC TEER 2 or 3 groups	Must have Canadian work experience in any one or more occupations listed in the NOC TEER 0,1,2,3 categories
Required Work experience	12 months of continuous experience in the last 10 years (can be part-time+ full-time)	Two years of work experience in the last 5 years	At least 12 months of Canadian experience in the last 3 years
Job offer	Not mandatory but additional points will be given to individuals with an employment offer.	Not mandatory.	Not mandatory.

 

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How do I qualify for the Express Entry Program?

You can follow the below steps to apply for the Express Entry program:

 

Step 1: Check if you are eligible for any of the Express Entry immigration programs

Step 2: Calculate your CRS score using the Canada Immigration points calculator

Step 3: Gather the required documents

Step 4: Create and update your profile

Step 5: Get an ITA (Invitation to Apply) to apply for Canada PR

 

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