To expedite the PR visa application process for economic category immigrants, the Canadian government launched the Express Entry Program in January 2015. Economic immigrants, who are qualified for this program, are those who want to come to Canada in search of better job possibilities and a higher quality of life. When it comes to controlling the influx of immigrants according to a number of criteria, Express Entry is an extremely important technique.
The main components of an Express Entry application for a permanent resident visa to Canada are as follows:
Check whether you are eligible to apply through the Canada Express Entry program. If you are eligible, you can submit your Expression of Interest (EOI). Your profile will be ranked in the Express Entry Pool with the help of the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
You will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if you have scored well on the CRS. From the day of receiving the ITA, you will have 60 days to apply.
After applying, you will have to go through document verification and other formalities. All this will be done by an immigration officer. Once your application is approved by the IRCC, you will receive your Confirmation of PR.
In order to apply for permanent resident status in Canada, the final step is to provide the necessary documentation. The ITA (Invitation to Apply) will be revoked if the shortlisted candidates do not submit the full application and supporting documentation within 60 days after being notified of their selection.
You can apply for these types of visas through Express Entry:
Federal Skilled Trade Program
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canadian Experience Class
In addition, the Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada's provinces and territories provide ITA to qualified immigrants in the Express Entry Pool. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), often known as the CRS Score Calculator, assigns each candidate a score between 0 and 1200 as soon as they are added to the pool. Many elements are used to determine the scores, such as age, education, work experience, adaptability, language proficiency, and job offer.
Periodically, the top scorers will receive an ITA, and those who accept will have 60 days to finish applying for a permanent resident visa to Canada. Additionally, after establishing a profile in Express Entry, applicants have the option to search for employment opportunities in Canada by opening a Job Bank Account. Once they reach Canada, they can keep searching for jobs through the Job Bank.
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