Express Entry
Immigrate to Canada quickly with Express Entry. If your skills are a match for the program, our experience is a match for you.
Express Entry is the quickest way to immigrate to Canada but that doesn’t mean it’s available to everyone. If you’re looking for an Express Entry consultant in Vancouver, then Miho and myself can help.
Your skills and experience, along with other ranking factors detailed below, directly affect your score in this points-based immigration path.
There is still plenty to understand about Express Entry and we’ll dive into this detail now.
What Is Express Entry?
Express Entry is designed to control the number of immigration applications processed, making the whole system move faster and more efficiently. The first stage in this process is to create a profile, which is known as your Expression of Interest.
The online Expression of Interest system enables the quick ranking and selection of people to receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency. You enter the pool once you’ve completed your Expression of Interest. Your points score will determine how soon (if at all) you receive an Invitation to Apply. Once this is received the Canadian Government hopes to process your Permanent Residency application in less than six months. Its purpose is to help meet Canada’s labour market needs by fast-tracking those with specific work experience, credentials and language skills who will be able to quickly settle and contribute to Canada’s economy.
The Express Entry system is intricate and comprehensive. Our expert Express Entry consultants are here to assist you. We will explain the process and guide you through the necessary steps to secure your invitation to apply.
What Are the Steps in the Express Entry Process?
Step 1
You must qualify under one of these programs;
Your first step is to understand which one of these three paths best suits your needs based on your unique circumstance. Getting expert help in doing the assessment is something that happens in our Consultations.
Step 2
The second step is to complete the online Expression of Interest. Once you have confirmed you qualify you will receive an Invitation to Appy (for Permanent Residency) so long as you score enough points.
A prerequisite for filing your Expression of Interest application is that you know you have a competitive Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS). For this, you will need your Education Credentials Assessment, Language Test and work experience validations.
It is vital that you submit honest and accurate information because once you confirm you qualify, via submitting your Expression of Interest, you will then be expected to validate all of your claims. If you misrepresent in this process you will be inadmissible to Canada for the next five years.
What Is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)?
It is the points system that is used to determine who receives an invitation to apply for Permanent Residency under Express Entry.
Points are awarded based on factors such as age, education, and work experience; those who earn enough points are placed in a pool of people for consideration for permanent residence.
The highest obtainable CRS score is 1200 and those with the highest scores receive an invitation to apply for express entry.
Express Entry draws are held by IRCC according to their needs and priorities, approximately once every two weeks. It is a good idea to understand where your score fits into the current trend before investing in language tests and credentials assessments.
Step 3
This is the stage when you apply for Permanent Residency. What could possibly go wrong? Well, it’s important to remember a few things here…
If you have received an Invitation to Apply you are on your way to becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident. However you are not quite finished. Once you receive your invitation, you only have 60 days to respond by completing an electronic application for permanent residence.
Some of the information they require might take more than 60 days to receive. It’s important to be prepared and to submit your full application on time and to ensure it’s complete and decision ready. Evidence of your work experience, criminal admissibility and medical admissibility will also be required at this stage.
What Are the Benefits of Working with an Express Entry Consultant?
We help you with your Canadian Immigration journey by being your Partner throughout the process, providing you with:
• Unlimited immigration advice;
• Detailed supporting document checklists;
• Liaising with your employer to ensure reference letters meet all the requirements;
• Providing instructions on medical examinations, police certificates and languages tests;
• Preparing statutory declarations affidavits and certifying true copies free of charge;
• Coordinating the translation of documents;
• Ensuring a complete and decision-ready application;
• Tracking your application and keeping you up to date on current processing time;
• Fighting in your corner and protecting your interests in securing your Permanent Residency.
We help by:
• Tailoring a cover letter summarizing your case and proactively addressing concerns and inconsistencies;
• Presenting relevant federal court decisions where appropriate to support your case;
• Preparing you for an immigration interview, if required.
We work hard at:
• Keeping you informed on the progress of your application;
• Timely responses to IRCC requests for further information;
• Making every reasonable effort at the case processing office in Canada, and abroad, to ensure your visa is granted.
What Are the Factors in CRS Scoring Required for Express Entry?
Education
Your highest level of education is the most important factor in your CRS score. The higher the level and the longer the degrees and diplomas you have earned, the higher your score will be.
Work Experience
You will also be awarded points based on the number of years you have spent working in skilled full-time jobs. The more experience you have, the higher your CRS score will be.
Age
You will be awarded points depending on the age you are when you apply. If you are between the ages 18-30 you will get the maximum points possible in this category. For anyone older than this range you will have points automatically deducted from your age score for each year over the age of 30.
Adaptability
Adaptability refers to how well you are able to adjust to living in Canada. This is determined by looking at factors such as having arranged employment, past study and/or work experience in Canada, and other family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Language Proficiency
In addition to your level of education, your language proficiency in English and French are also taken into account during the CRS scoring. You will be tested and scored on your speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities. This language test must have been completed within two years before applying to ensure validity.
Arranged Employment
Lastly, you can boost your CRS score by 50 or 600 points respectively by securing a validated job offer, in the form of a LMIA or Provincial Nomination, with a Canadian employer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Express Entry
There is no Government processing fee to upload your Expression of Interest. But there are charges for nearly everything else;
- • Language Tests circa CDN$280;
- • Education Credentials Assessment circa CDN$250;
You’ll need both of the above to submit an expression of interest.
When it comes time to apply for P.R. you’ll need to pay;
- • IRCC Processing fees CDN$850;
- • Right To Permanent Residency Landing Fee CDN$515;
- • Biometrics, if applicable CDN$85;
- • Immigration Medical circa CDN$300;
- • Police Certificates these costs will depend on the countries you have resided, budget for $50 or more for each.
A ballpark figure for all the costs above is CDN$ 2300.
This does not include the costs of immigration advice and representation.
Our professional services fees start at $3300 and go up from there.
To get learn more about our pricing visit our pricing page.
The Express Entry process usually takes about six months, depending on IRCC processing times.
IRCC has limited capacity to process applications because of the number of trained visa officers. The volume of applications is consistently high because more people want to immigrate than ultimately can.
All this means that application processing times can, and sometimes will, change from when the application is submitted to when a decision is made. Making it all the more important to submit a complete and decision-ready application in the shortest possible time.
One final important point to note is that processing times are in addition to the time needed to complete the visa application. This is one area where we can really help save you time and energy.
The documents required for the Express Entry Program include proof of identity such as a valid passport, proof of language proficiency (IELTS or CELPIP exams), and evidence of education qualifications and work experience. You will also need to provide additional documents, such as a police certificate and medical exam results.
In a word: yes, but it is by no means essential. Our consultation will provide you with the quality information you need to complete your own application. The people who are successful with completing their own immigration applications tend to have two traits in common:
- • They have strong attention to detail;
- • They have the time available to complete the work.
Other reasons clients hire us are because they lose the motivation to see the process through or lack the computer skills to submit online applications.
Ultimately, we provide value when it comes to navigating Canada’s complicated immigration process. With our knowledge and expertise, we can ensure that your application is completed accurately and promptly, saving you time and money in the long run. We also provide valuable information every step of the way about how to maximize your chances of success.
No, other options may be available for immigration to Canada, such as family-class immigration or alternative economic programs. An experienced immigration consultant can help you determine which program is best suited to your needs.
Yes, there are several ways to increase your CRS score. These include getting more education, gaining additional work experience, improving language proficiency and demonstrating adaptability.
You can increase your CRS score by 50 or 600 points respectively by securing a validated job offer, in the form of a LMIA or Provincial Nomination, with a Canadian employer.
An experienced immigration consultant can help you maximize your CRS score by providing advice and guidance on the best strategies for achieving this goal in the shortest amount of time.
Full-time skilled work experience refers to paid work in a particular occupation or field that is recognized as skilled in the TEER Occupation Classification system, where work hours were at least 30 hours per week for one year or 15 hours per week for at least two years.
Skilled work experience refers to paid work in a particular occupation or field that was done for at least 1 year and is classified as TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
No. Self-employment experience does not count towards the work experience requirement for Express Entry. However, you may still qualify for other immigration programs based on self-employment experience.
No. Work experience gain when you were a full time student does not count towards the work experience requirement for Express Entry. However, you may still qualify for other immigration programs based on student experience.
To qualify for Express Entry, you must demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French. You can do this by providing the results of a language test such as IELTS or CELPIP. You will need to obtain the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level required by your application type in speaking, listening, reading and writing to meet the language requirements for Express Entry.
There is no requirement for you to hire an immigration consultant for express entry. However, it is recommended that you seek the advice and guidance of an experienced immigration consultant if you want to maximize your chances of success with your application. A good immigration consultant can provide valuable insight on how to best complete your Express Entry profile and can also help with other aspects of the process such as responding to RFEs (Requests for Evidence). Additionally, a consultant can provide advice on the best strategies to increase your CRS score and maximize your chances of success with Express Entry overall.
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Hi. We're Matt and Miho.
We are immigration consultants based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We can help you with your Express Entry application.
We fell in love with Canada and have successfully completed the immigration journey ourselves. Our mission is to help others make Canada their home. We measure our success not by profits but by “lives changed.”
As your Canada immigration consultants, we’ve seen it all! We know the pitfalls and bureaucratic errors that can make your life a misery. We make sure that you don’t make any costly mistakes, all for a reasonable price.
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