Economic Class

PERMANENT RESIDENCE –ECONOMIC CLASS- EXPRESS ENTRY

Express Entry

Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to organize and process applications for skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada and acquire Canadian permanent residence status. The system manages three main federal economic programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
  • Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

How can I apply for Express Entry?

Applying to Express Entry is a three-step process.

Step 1 – submit your profile which requires the following documents:

  • Language test results (IELTS or CELPIP tests to show proficiency in English, or the TEF or TCF to show proficiency in French).
  • Educational Credential Assessment report
  • A passport or travel document

Step 2 – Receive a score and become part of the pool of candidates who have created their Express Entry profile. After you receive your score and join the candidate pool, it’s essential to regularly update your information and seek opportunities to enhance your score, thus improving your chances of receiving an invitation.

Step 3 – Receive an ITO, an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence. To complete this application, you’ll need to submit a more comprehensive set of documents that support the information you provided. This includes reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, proof of funds and the results of a medical examination

Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program is for skilled workers who have work experience and want to become permanent residents.

  • If you have work experience in a managerial or professional position, or a technical job or skilled trade, you can apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. 

Federal Skilled Trades Program

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.

  • Must have a valid job offer of full-time employment or Certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority and have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the five years before you apply

Canadian Experience Class

The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers with Canadian work experience who want to become permanent residents.

  • If you have worked in Canada for at least one year, you may apply for the Canadian Experience Class to become a permanent resident.