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The Canadian government has set a limit on how many permanent resident applications they will accept each year. If you don’t make it out of this pool, then you have to wait until next year. This page talks about the EE requirements, process, cost, and how we can help you.
The Canada Express Entry process follows a points-based system called a Comprehensive Ranking System or CRS. Points are allotted to applicants based on skills, experience, employment history, and provincial/territorial nomination.
Express Entry is a point-based Canada immigration regulatory system developed by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015. With this system, the Canadian government can manage skilled worker applications wanting to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents.
There are three significant immigration programs under Express Entry –
Age |
Maximum 12 points |
Education |
Maximum 25 points |
Language Proficiency |
Maximum 24 points (English and/or French) |
Work Experience |
Work Experience |
Adaptability |
Maximum of 10 points |
Arranged employment |
Additional 10 points (not mandatory). |
The requirements to apply for a visa for Canada are:
You do not need a job offer for Express Entry. There are several programs that you can apply that do not require jobs. But, it is vital to check out the eligibility criteria of the program before applying.
Job offers considered valid as per IRCC
The job offers that are considered valid as per IRCC must be –
Job offers that do not require Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
The job offers that do not require Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) are –
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is point-based. It assigns points to applicants after assessing various factors. The factors and sub-factors are explained below.
There are a total of 1200 points. You must remember –
Factors |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Level of Education |
140 |
150 |
Canadian Work Experience |
70 |
80 |
Age |
100 |
150 |
Official Language Proficiency |
150 |
160 |
Educational Levels |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Below High-School |
0 |
0 |
Secondary School |
28 (+2 given to spouse) |
30 |
One Year Post-Secondary Course |
84 (+6 given to spouse) |
90 |
Two years of post-secondary course |
91 (+7 given to spouse) |
98 |
Three or More Years Post-Secondary Course |
112 (+8 given to spouse) |
120 |
Two or More Post-Secondary Courses (at least one is finished after three or more years post-secondary course) |
119 (+9 given to spouse) |
128 |
Master’s Program |
126 (+10 given to spouse) |
135 |
Ph.D. Program |
140 (+10 given to spouse) |
150 |
Time |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Below One Year |
0 |
0 |
One Year |
35 (+5 given to spouse) |
40 |
Two Years |
46 (+7 given to spouse) |
53 |
Three Years |
56 (+8 given to spouse) |
64 |
Four Years |
63 (+9 given to spouse) |
72 |
Five or Above Years |
70 (+10 given to spouse) |
80 |
Age (Years) |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Below 18 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
90 |
99 |
19 |
95 |
105 |
20-29 |
100 |
110 |
30 |
95 |
105 |
31 |
90 |
99 |
32 |
85 |
94 |
33 |
80 |
88 |
34 |
75 |
83 |
35 |
70 |
77 |
36 |
65 |
72 |
37 |
60 |
66 |
38 |
55 |
61 |
39 |
50 |
55 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
41 |
35 |
39 |
42 |
25 |
28 |
43 |
15 |
17 |
44 |
5 |
6 |
45 or Above |
0 |
0 |
Canada has two official languages. They are English and French. You can earn points based on the Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLBs).
The language is assigned a score based on various categories.
The categories are-
First Language (French or English)
You can score a maximum of 34 points in each category without a spouse. Candidates with a spouse can earn a maximum of 37 points for every category.
Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLB) |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
3 or less |
0 |
0 |
4 |
6 (+0 given to spouse) |
6 |
5 |
6 (+1 given to spouse) |
6 |
6 |
8 (+1 given to spouse) |
9 |
7 |
16 (+3 given to spouse) |
17 |
8 |
22 (+3 given to spouse) |
23 |
9 |
29 (+5 given to spouse) |
31 |
10 or More |
32 (+5 given to spouse) |
34 |
Second Language (French or English)
You can score an overall of 24 points without a spouse. Candidates with a spouse can earn an overall of 22 points for every category.
For Each Category, the Maximum Score is 6
Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLB) |
Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
4 or less |
0 |
0 |
5 or 6 |
1 |
1 |
7 or 8 |
3 |
3 |
9 or More |
6 |
6 |
Factors |
Points |
Educational Level |
10 |
Canadian Work Experience |
10 |
Official Language Proficiency |
20 |
Factors |
Points |
Total Points Per Factor |
|
Non-Canadian Work Experience |
CLB 7 or more and Non-Canadian work experience |
50 |
50 (maximum) |
Non-Canadian work experience and Canadian work experience |
50 |
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Educational Level |
Vital language skill and post-secondary degree |
50 |
50 (maximum) |
Canadian work experience and post-secondary degree |
50 |
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Certificate of Qualification |
Vital language skill and Certificate of qualification |
50 |
50 (maximum) |
Factors |
Points |
Sibling in Canada |
15 |
CLB 7 or More (for French) and CLB 4 or Less (for English) |
15 |
Finished One Year or Two Educational Courses in Canada |
15 |
CLB 7 or More (for French) and CLB 5 or More (for English) |
30 |
Finished Master’s Degree or Doctorate or Entry to Practice Professional Degree in Canada |
30 |
Job Offer from NOC A, 0 or B |
50 |
Job Offer from NOC Group 00 (Senior Management Position) |
200 |
Provincial Nomination (by Provincial Nominee Program) |
600 |
Proof of funds is the way the immigrants show that they have enough finance for immigration to Canada. The programs that require the showing of proof of funds are –
You need to show proof of funds for Express Entry. If it is not required, you must write a letter. The letter must state the reason for not showing it.
The reasons can be -
Things that are accepted as proof of funds are –
Things that cannot be counted as proof of funds are –
Check Out the Latest Canada Express Entry Draw here.
The fee that you must submit for Express Entry differs. It depends on your application. The various fee structures are given in the table below.
Nature of Applications |
Fees of Express Entry In Canadian Dollars (CAD) |
Application Processing Fee + Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
$ 1325 |
Application Processing Fee |
$825 |
Application Processing Fee + Right of Permanent Residence Fee (Spouse or Common-Law Partner Included) |
$1325 |
Application Processing Fee (Spouse or Common-Law Partner Included) |
$825 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
$500 |
Dependent Child |
$225 for each child |
Other miscellaneous expenses: certificates, notaries, translations, courier deliveries, affidavits, biometrics, etc.
Name of Province | Fees Charged Extra |
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) | CAD 1500 |
Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) | CAD 350 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | CAD 500 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | CAD 1150 |
Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP) (Only for Province of Quebec) | Primary applicant: CAD 785 Spouse or Partner: CAD 168 Dependent Child: CAD 168 |
The money required as proof of funds for family members depends on the number of members. The table below lists the minimum amount that you must show for immigrating to Canada.
Number of family members | Funds required (in Canadian dollars) | Approximate Amount in INR ( **Approx. 1 CAD$ - INR 60) |
1 | $13,213 | INR 7,92,780 |
2 | $16,449 | INR 9,86,940 |
3 | $20,222 | INR 12,13,320 |
4 | $24,553 | INR 14,73,180 |
5 | $27,847 | INR 16,70,820 |
6 | $31,407 | INR 18,84,420 |
7 | $34,967 | INR 20,98,020 |
For each additional family member | $3,560 | INR 2,13,600 |
It usually takes around 6 months to process the application once it is received. It is important for the applicant to provide all the necessary documents before the processing window opens.
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The Express Entry is handled by the Canadian government. The office that oversees the Express Entry is the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Yes, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) and IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) are the same. The CIC was renamed as IRCC in 2015.
The Canada express entry draw is the method of choosing applicants. In this process, the pool of candidates eligible for invitation to apply is selected based on the announced CRS score. It is done every two weeks, and the highest-scoring candidates are sent to the ITA. They can then apply for a Permanent Residence visa. Canada Express Entry helps immigrants gain permanent residency. You can choose from the various programs available.
The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Points grid is different from CRS. The immigrants filling under the FSWP must score at least 67 out of 100. Only if they score 67 points, are they eligible to apply for the FSWP. The points grid considers six factors. The factors are –
Factors |
Maximum Points |
Educational Level |
25 |
Age |
12 |
Adaptability |
10 |
Language Skill |
28 |
Work Experience |
15 |
Job Arranged |
10 |
The necessity of the Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) express entry system depends on the program.
Yes, work experience is necessary for Canada express entry. But, the amount of time required depends on the different programs.
The spouse of an applicant can apply for permanent residency. But, for this, the applicant has to claim him/her on the application.
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