Express Entry
THE LAND OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
The Express Entry” program is devised to allow skilled workers from around the world to apply for immigration to Canada. Skilled immigrants are chosen as permanent residents based on their ability to settle in Canada and contribute to the growth of the economy.
Using a point system, an applicant is assessed under the federal skilled worker class according to various factors that will indicate whether there is a strong likelihood that the applicant and dependents will successfully establish in Canada. Ideal applicants under the skilled worker class will possess employment skills and experience compatible with occupations "open" to prospective immigrants to Canada. The selection rules particularly favor applicants with government approved job offers in Canada.
General Requirements
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Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled occupation (National Occupational Classification skill lever 0, A or B).
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Qualify for Arranged Employment with a Labour Market Impact Assessment and a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer.
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Get placed in the Express Entry Pool.
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Have completed a PhD in Canada, or have completed two years of study in Canada towards a PhD, in both cases at a recognized institution.
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Pass a minimum threshold of language ability for one of Canada's two official languages (English/French).
Advantages
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✓ Free primary and secondary education and subsidized tertiary education
✓ Healthcare benefits
✓ Relatively easy requirements due to a wider array of eligible occupations
✓ Ease of travel to the United States of America
✓ Pathway to Canadian citizenship
