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Unlock Your Future in Canada with Express Entry
Express Entry is an online system that IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Unlock Your Future in Canada with Express Entry
Express Entry is an online system that IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
These are skilled professionals with work experience who wish to become permanent residents.
To be eligible, you must meet all the requirements:
- Score 67 or above out of 100 based on the selection factors in the federal skilled worker points grid
- 1 year of continuous full-time (1560 hours) or equivalent part-time paid work experience within the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, and TEER 3
- Language testing approved by IRCC; Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in English, which is equivalent to IELTS score 6 in each band or NCLC level 7 in French
- Education equivalent to Canadian post-secondary; equivalency must be assessed by IRCC authorized agencies
- Settlement funds
- Medical exam
- Security check.
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
These are skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade and are not assessed on a point system.
Skilled trade occupations are NOC level B and are in the major groups of:
- Industrial, electrical and construction trades;
- Maintenance and equipment operations trades;
- Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production;
- Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
- Chefs and cooks; and
- Butchers and bakers.
Eligibility Requirements for FST
To make a successful application, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements.
- Language:The minimum language requirements are Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 for speaking and listening in English or French, and CLB 4 for reading and writing in English or French;
- Work experience:Two years of full-time work experience (1,560 hours per year) or equal amount of part-time work experience in an eligible skilled trade occupation within last five years;
- Employment requirements: To determine whether the candidate has the relevant employment experience and qualifies as a member of FST class, may need trade certification or Canadian work experience. Trades are provincially or territorially regulated in Canada and therefore may need to obtain trade certification from the province or territory;
- Education: There is no education requirement for this class. However, to earn points under Express Entry system, candidates must have Canadian equivalent post-secondary education.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents.
To be eligible, you must meet all the minimum requirements for
- Canadian skilled work experience
- language ability
- Education
Your Guide to navigating canadian Express entry
At Bonnyville Immigration Services Inc., we understand that the journey to Canadian residency through the Express Entry system can be complex and daunting. That’s where Sujit Kumar Saha, our RCIC-IRB certified immigration consultant, makes all the difference. With an unparalleled expertise in Express Entry, Sujit has been instrumental in transforming the dreams of living in Canada into reality for many.
Sujit’s approach is far from one-size-fits-all; it is meticulously customized to align with the specific requirements and opportunities of each Express Entry pathway:
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
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