Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[Shubhdeep1994]

Quick ques. @hope2018 , @gio1 -- Do we consider validity of various documents (ECA, PCC, Medicals etc.) upto receipt of ITA or PR ? Thanks.

 

[skmandava]

It's all on the CIC site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

But...

(Please note that this info does not apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program)

1) Determine your eligibility by doing this CIC quiz http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp

2) Get your language test(s) done. You must get at least CLB 7 in each of the four sections for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams. But getting CLB 10 gives you maximum points for language.

How does CLB match back to the language tests? That info is here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp

3) Get your qualifications assessed by doing an Education Credential Assessment. Details here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp

4) Determine the code that best applies to you on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

The occupation must be NOC 0, A, or B for FSW or CEC.

5) When you have those in hand you create your express entry profile. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp and register for the Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

You'll be given points based on your age, education, number of years work experience, and language skills. The points system is detailed here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

You'll be in a pool with thousands of other applicants http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp

Of course, the more points you have the better. The max is 1200, with 600 of those points coming from your ability to snag a PNP or a job offer with a very hard to get Labour Market Impact Assessment http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

For CEC applicants, the max is 600 but someone who has no work experience in Canada who is only eligible for FSW can only get up to 520 points.

6) Finally, wait for your invitation to apply (ITA). But in the interim you will need to do the following:

a) Have your application fee (C$550 each for principal applicant and spouse) and right of permanent resident fee (C$490 each for principal applicant and spouse) ready
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

b) Identify how you will provide proof of funds http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

c) check out what is required for the police certificates http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/security/police-cert/index.asp

d) find out how long it takes to get a date for the medical exam. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

e) contact previous and current employers about them providing job letters. You must have at least 12 months of full-time, or an equal amount in part-time, skilled work experience. Full-time work means at least 30 hours of paid work per week. Work experience while you were a full-time student does not count.

f) research cities in the province(s) where you want to live.

Hi ,

I have job experience letter which is issued in 2014 . Date is also mentioned in the letter. Can I use this letter if I am applying in 2018 for Express entry or do I need to get a fresh letter?

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Hi ,

I have job experience letter which is issued in 2014 . Date is also mentioned in the letter. Can I use this letter if I am applying in 2018 for Express entry or do I need to get a fresh letter?

Job experience letter is not required here. CIC asks for a reference letter which is little different.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Quick ques. @hope2018 , @gio1 -- Do we consider validity of various documents (ECA, PCC, Medicals etc.) upto receipt of ITA or PR ? Thanks.

Sorry, this question was not asked to me, however I may answer this.
ECA validity is 5 years.
PCC (INDIAN) and Medical for 1 year.

once you have submitted your PR application, then everything timeline freezes.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Hello guys.. need another help..
I am working in a power corporation run by state govt. The deptt refuses to provide any reference/experience letter. In this case, will joining letter, salary slips and bank statement(for salary a/c) be sufficient ?
Pls advise. Thanks.

If you are a permanent employee, you have to get NOC from your department without which your application will not be accepted.

 

[skmandava]

Job experience letter is not required here. CIC asks for a reference letter which is little different.

Ok. Even for the Reference letter , does the date it was issued really matter?

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Hi,
I'm a Canada PR aspirant. And had a score of 7 in IELTS (L-7.5, S, W, R -7).

So was planning to apply for PNP program. I wanted to know if we have to maintain the funds for about 6Lakhs (Single Person) for 6 months in our bank account and then apply for PNP. Please confirm

Thanks!!

Yes, for PNP programs they ask for 3 or 6 months of avg. funds equivalent to requirement.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

Ok. Even for the Reference letter , does the date it was issued really matter?

if you are still working in that company then recent date is always good however if you have worked in that company before, then backdated is also fine however the reference letter format should be followed.

 

[skmandava]

if you are still working in that company then recent date is always good however if you have worked in that company before, then backdated is also fine however the reference letter format should be followed.

where can I get sample reference letter formats? I got this format from web. Please let me know if it works

To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm that Mr. xyz was a full-time employee of abc,
Inc. from February 2012 to August 2012. During this time frame, he held the position of Software
Engineer and performed the following job duties:

• My responsibilites

During his term of employment with our company, Mr. xyz gained progressive experience in
designing and developing software solutions using key languages and tools such as OO Javascript,
Jquery, JSON, Samsung TV SDK, Visual Studio 2010 and Windows 7
If you require further information concerning his employment with abc. please contact me.

 

[mr.preetsingh]

where can I get sample reference letter formats? I got this format from web. Please let me know if it works

To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to confirm that Mr. xyz was a full-time employee of abc,
Inc. from February 2012 to August 2012. During this time frame, he held the position of Software
Engineer and performed the following job duties:

• My responsibilites

During his term of employment with our company, Mr. xyz gained progressive experience in
designing and developing software solutions using key languages and tools such as OO Javascript,
Jquery, JSON, Samsung TV SDK, Visual Studio 2010 and Windows 7
If you require further information concerning his employment with abc. please contact me.

Following is the correct format:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that XYZ, a ABC National, has been working Full time (50 hours per week) at XYZ COMPANY on the post of JOB TITLE from ___________ to date. During his service, he has been carrying out the following duties:

1. Duty – 1
2. Duty – 2
3. Duty – 3
4. Duty – 4
5. Duty – 5
6. Duty – 6
7. Duty – 7
8. Duty – 8

His monthly income is $000000/- (approx.) which becomes more than $00000000 Annually.

____________________________________________
NAME OF THE SUPERVISOR / HR MANAGER
with Signature and Stamp

You should mention at least 12-14 responsibilities...

 

[skmandava]

Following is the correct format:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that XYZ, a ABC National, has been working Full time (50 hours per week) at XYZ COMPANY on the post of JOB TITLE from ___________ to date. During his service, he has been carrying out the following duties:

1. Duty – 1
2. Duty – 2
3. Duty – 3
4. Duty – 4
5. Duty – 5
6. Duty – 6
7. Duty – 7
8. Duty – 8

His monthly income is $000000/- (approx.) which becomes more than $00000000 Annually.

____________________________________________
NAME OF THE SUPERVISOR / HR MANAGER
with Signature and Stamp

You should mention at least 12-14 responsibilities...

Thank you

 

[gio1]

Quick ques. @hope2018 , @gio1 -- Do we consider validity of various documents (ECA, PCC, Medicals etc.) upto receipt of ITA or PR ? Thanks.

Ensure that your documents remain valid before you secure ITA because after then, your account freezes. Note that post ITA you'll be expected to submit all documents you referenced pre ITA.

 

[gio1]

Hi ,

I have job experience letter which is issued in 2014 . Date is also mentioned in the letter. Can I use this letter if I am applying in 2018 for Express entry or do I need to get a fresh letter?

If this is your current job, then you may have to collect a recent reference letter. If you've left the job a few years back, you're safe to use it or try and get a new reference letter if possible.

 

[hp73901]

Hey Folks,

I'm creating my express entry profile and for the work experience part I need some advice.

1) I'm above 450 CRS with just 2 year work experience that is till end of 2016. I can add 2 more years but want to avoid the hassle of documentation as it won't matter.
Can I do that ? Is it fine with CiC?

2) I will be claiming points for self employed work in a partnership firm. What kind of documents do I need to provide ?
According to what I've read
A) Establishment - Partnership Deed / VAT / GST registration
B) Letters from Suppliers and Customers.
How many letters in all should be provided?
And what should be written in these letters?
C) I know it is very critical to show duties and responsibilities, how can I do that in my case?

3)I can count my work experience from date of completion of my course or the date of my convocation? As there is a gap of around 6 months between these 2 dates.

Thank in advance guys.

 

[k.singh90]

Do people with CRS between 400-440 get express entry?
If anyone did succeed.. Please leave me a message. My NOC code is 2175. I am a web designer