Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[kexuan1204]

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.

Does part-time paid Teaching Assistant Job while I'm a graduate student counts as Work Experience?

 

[jinu.g]

i have a doubt, to get pnp nomination, do we need to recreate the existing profile.
Can anyone help on this matter

 

[Belle0725]

Hello to all!!

I just want to ask if I can still apply to EE for my previous NOC code?
For example last month i resigned in company A working NOC B. Then currently im working in company B with NOC C.

Can i still submit EE using my last NOC in may previous employer?

Thank you.

 

[adefunky]

Goodmorning Beautiful people.PLEASE,I CANNOT GET WORK REFERENCE LETTER FROM MY EMPLOYER.How can i explain in declaration why i cant get one.I have every other things to proof my work experience except the letter..Thank you

 

[Following dreams]

Dear All

the first draw for 2019 was done the CRS was 449 and they took 3900

i have checked the pool how they took 3900 and CRS is 449 ? it should be 435 to 440.

284+1919+868=3071
829 should be in 431-440

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

 

[TanakaM]

Does part-time paid Teaching Assistant Job while I'm a graduate student counts as Work Experience?

Work experience while studying outside Canada is acceptable if its in NOC A,B,0.

4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants - NOC C (doesn't qualify).

regards

 

[TanakaM]

Hello to all!!

I just want to ask if I can still apply to EE for my previous NOC code?
For example last month i resigned in company A working NOC B. Then currently im working in company B with NOC C.

Can i still submit EE using my last NOC in may previous employer?

Thank you.

Hi,

You can claim points for any skilled experience you have gained in the last 10 years. It doesn't have to be your current job.

"Skilled work experience
You must have at least one year, in the last ten years before you submit your electronic application for permanent residence, of continuous full-time work experience (or the equivalent in continuous part-time work) in a skilled occupation listed in Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B of the 2016 version of Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC)."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=689&top=29

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Goodmorning Beautiful people.PLEASE,I CANNOT GET WORK REFERENCE LETTER FROM MY EMPLOYER.How can i explain in declaration why i cant get one.I have every other things to proof my work experience except the letter..Thank you

Hi,

This is a critical element of the application, so you need to make every effort to get it.
Read through this thread for ideas:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/nail-the-challenge-of-getting-reference-letter-from-current-employer.397796/

regards

 

[cngoj12]

I have question about “primaryoccupation” upon applying in express entry.

one question is this:
Date R.CM. first became qualified to practice in this occupation

If the "primary occupation" is:
a qualified trade (four-digit code begins with 632, 633, 72, 73, 82, 92), this is the date they became qualified to practice on their own in Canada. (For example, when they moved from apprentice to being a licensed tradesperson.)
any other job, this is the date they first obtained the minimum education or training stated in the NOC description. (Note: if the NOC only states high school, this is the date they graduated.)


This means the date i graduated or the date I passed licensure exam in my home country? I’m claiming points for NOC 3012

 

[TanakaM]

Dear All

the first draw for 2019 was done the CRS was 449 and they took 3900

i have checked the pool how they took 3900 and CRS is 449 ? it should be 435 to 440.

284+1919+868=3071
829 should be in 431-440

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Hi,

The numbers shown here are as of the January 3rd 2019 not today.

People enter the pool every day, so it changes quickly.

regards

 

[TanakaM]

I have question about “primaryoccupation” upon applying in express entry.

one question is this:
Date R.CM. first became qualified to practice in this occupation

If the "primary occupation" is:
a qualified trade (four-digit code begins with 632, 633, 72, 73, 82, 92), this is the date they became qualified to practice on their own in Canada. (For example, when they moved from apprentice to being a licensed tradesperson.)
any other job, this is the date they first obtained the minimum education or training stated in the NOC description. (Note: if the NOC only states high school, this is the date they graduated.)


This means the date i graduated or the date I passed licensure exam in my home country? I’m claiming points for NOC 3012

Hi,

Put the date you completed your first degree, and just for the record, there is no requirement for the candidate to meet the employment requirements of the NOC code.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-workers/assessing-applications-against-minimum-requirements.html

regards

 

[cngoj12]

Hi,

Put the date you completed your first degree, and just for the record, there is no requirement for the candidate to meet the employment requirements of the NOC code.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/permanent-residence/economic-classes/federal-skilled-workers/assessing-applications-against-minimum-requirements.html

regards

so you mean the date I graduated? Thanks a lot for the response!

 

[TanakaM]

so you mean the date I graduated? Thanks a lot for the response!

yes.

 

[jinu.g]

@TanakaM , could you pls help on this. For getting oinp invite, do we need to recreate the profile or not...

 

[Lorenc80]

@TanakaM , could you pls help on this. For getting oinp invite, do we need to recreate the profile or not...

I have read people recommended doing this at 1st of January, but technically I don't see any profit. on the other hand, more important than that is IF and WHEN Ontario is going to run a round of NoIs for HCP (and this nobody can tell).
If you have no hope for direct ITA you have nothing to lose, so go ahead and recreate the profile