Permanent Residency & Immigration
Express Entry
With the Express Entry immigration selection system, individuals and families from all over the world will immigrate to Canada in as little as a few months. Since its inception in 2015, Express Entry has grown to become the primary driver of skilled worker immigration to Canada, as well as one of the most common immigration systems in the world.
What is Express Entry Canada, and How Does It Work?
Express Entry is an application management system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage and process applications received through three of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs for skilled workers.
Express Entry is a competitive immigration system that ranks all qualifying applicants and invites the highest-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada. Age, education, language competence, job experience, and other criteria are used to rate candidates.
Individuals and families who want to live in Canada will apply for Express Entry and become permanent residents in just a few months.
Every year, more than 100,000 citizens will be granted permanent residency in Canada under the Canada Immigration Levels Plan, which runs from 2021 to 2023.
Individuals and families who want to live in Canada will apply for Express Entry and become permanent residents in just a few months.
Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry Program
The following are the requirements for express entry:
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) positive report
- Test demonstrating adequate knowledge of English or French
- Some programmes require a minimum score of 67 points to be considered.
- Ability to pay off debts
- Good health
- There is no upper age limit, but no points are awarded to those who are over the age of 47.
These were some of the main eligibility requirements for Express Entry, but they can vary depending on the chosen programme.
What are the Required Documents for Obtaining a Canada Express Entry Visa?
The documents required for Express entry are divided into two stages:
- Submission of a profile
- Submission of a permanent residency application
You' will need the following items to submit your profile:
- Educational Credential Assessment Passport Report.
- The language test's results.
- Offer of employment (if received)
- Nomination by the province ( (if accepted)
You will need the following items to submit a permanent residence application:
- Evidence of funds
- Certificate of police clearance
- Medical test report
Evidence of Funds
Immigrants must provide proof of funding to prove that they have sufficient funds to enter Canada. The following services necessitate the presentation of evidence of funds:
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Experience Class (CEC) programme
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
For Express Entry, you will need to provide evidence of funds.
For Express Entry, you must show proof of funds. You must write a letter even if it is not necessary. The reason for not showing it must be stated in the message.
The following are some of the possible reasons:
- You've received a legitimate job offer.
- You are invited to apply for the Canadian Program.
Accepted Evidence of Funds
The following items can be submitted as evidence of funds:
- Joint account with money (if your spouse is accompanying you)
- Bonds
- Money orders
- Cash
- Bills issued by the Treasury
- Debentures.
- Banker's draft
- Travellers’ cheque
- Any official letters from financial institutions
These letters must include the following information:
- The same financial institution's letterhead
- Your given name
- Their contact information is as follows:
- Any unpaid debts, such as loans and stuff
- All account numbers are needed (if more than one)
- The date on which each account was opened
- The current state of the accounts
- For the last six months, the average balance was determined
The following items cannot be used as evidence of funds:
- Property valuation
- Money that was borrowed
How to Apply for a Canada PR Express Entry Visa?
By following the steps outlined below, you can apply for Canada PR express entry:
- Check to see whether you qualify for the programme.
- Gather all of the necessary papers.
- Make a profile for Express Entry.
- Send in your profile.
- Candidates are chosen on the basis of their CRS ratings.
- An Invitation to Apply is sent to the applicant with the highest ranking (ITA).
- Candidates must apply for permanent residency within 60 days of receiving the ITA.
- If you are chosen, you will be required to send additional documents.
- After proof, you can apply for permanent residence in Canada.
What are the Costs Involved in Express Entry 2021?
You have to apply a different fee for Express Entry. It is up to your request. The following table lists all the fee structures.
|
Application nature |
Canadian Dollars Express Entry Fee (CAD) |
| Fee + Right for permanent residence fee for application processing |
1325 CAD |
| Fee for processing applications |
825 CAD |
| Fee + Droit of permanent residence fee for application processing (Spouse or Common-Law Partner Included): |
1325 CAD |
| Fee for processing applications (Spouse or Common-Law Partner Included): |
825 CAD |
| Duty to reside permanently |
500 CAD |
| Dependent Child |
225 CAD |
Additional costs to take into account:
- Credential evaluation: approximately CAD 300 per person.
- Tests for languages: approximately CAD 300 per exam
- Provincial appointment between: CAD 250 (New Brunswick) and CAD 1,500, where applicable (Ontario).