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Express Entry
If you want to come to Canada as a skilled immigrant, you will first have to become a candidate in the Express Entry pool.
If you are eligible:
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You will be placed in a pool with others who are also eligible.
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You will be given a rank using several factors, and
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If you are one of the top candidates, you will be invited to apply to be a permanent resident of Canada.
Eligibility Criteria:
You will need to meet the criteria of one of the Federal Immigration programs subject to Express Entry:
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The Federal Skilled Trades Program, or
Comprehensive Ranking System Formula:
All Express Entry candidates are given a score out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula:
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Skills and experience factors (that we know are key to economic success for immigrants once in Canada)
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Spouse or common-law partner factors (such as their language skills and education – these are known to result in better economic success for both the spouse or common-law partner and the candidate)
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Skills transferability (including education and work experience – factors that when combined, result in better chances of being employed, and higher earnings)
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Additional: Up to 600 points for:
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Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates
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a valid job offer
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a nomination from a province or territory
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a brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident
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strong French language skills​​​
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Your Total Score = Core Score + Additional Points
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