Express Entry

Canada has a points-based system called the Express Entry system, which assesses you based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. It’s important for potential immigrants to understand and meet the requirements of the specific immigration programs they are interested in. 

Federal Skilled Worker Program

FSWP is designed for skilled workers with foreign work experience who wish to immigrate to Canada on a permanent basis. The FSWP is based on a points system, known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assesses the eligibility of you based on various factors. This includes; age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and adaptability. You are ranked against each other, and those with the highest CRS scores are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular draws conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

To be eligible for the FSWP, you must meet the following basic requirements:

• Skilled work experience
• Language proficiency
• Education
• Settlement funds
• Admissibility

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is designed for skilled workers who wish to become permanent residents of Canada based on their qualifications and experience in a skilled trade.

To be eligible for the FSTP, you must meet certain requirements, which include:

• Work experience
• Language proficiency
• Job offer or certificate of qualification
• Education
• Adequate settlement funds
• Admissibility

Canadian Experience Class

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a category of the Express Entry system in Canada, specifically designed for skilled workers who have gained valuable work experience in Canada. The CEC allows individuals with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residency.

To be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class, you must meet certain criteria, including:

• Work Experience
• Language Proficiency
• Education
• Intention to Reside Outside Quebec
• Other Requirements

Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program in Canada that allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who meet their specific labor market and economic needs for permanent residence. Each province and territory in Canada, except for Quebec, has its own PNP with unique eligibility criteria and requirements.

Under the PNP, provinces and territories have the authority to select and nominate candidates based on their skills, work experience, and other factors that demonstrate their ability to contribute to the local economy. The PNP is designed to address regional labor market demands and attract immigrants who can help meet specific provincial or territorial needs.

Provincial Nominee Program, the process typically involves the following steps:

• Eligibility assessment
• Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Invitation to Apply
• Provincial Nomination
• Application for Permanent Residence