Canada PR VISA EXPRESS ENTRY
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WHY APPLY FOR CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY?
- Best path to Canada Permanent Residency.
- No job offer is required.
- Higher chances of selection.
- Quick processing time.
- Plans to issue 82,880 ITAs in 2023.
- High success rate for applicants.
- Opportunity for Canadian citizenship.
Canada Immigration – Express Entry
Canada Express Entry is the most popular route for overseas skilled professionals to settle in Canada permanently. It is a points-based system that allots points based on skills, work experience, Canadian employment status, and provincial/territorial nomination. The higher your CRS score, the greater your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a Permanent Residency in Canada Candidates who choose Express Entry to submit their Canada PR applications get higher chances of selection. The Express Entry applications are valid for 12 months and processed in 6-12 months. Register your Expression of Interest for the Express Entry program with the help of Greatschollars the leading and best immigration consultants in India, who guides you in every step of your Canada immigration process, Express Entry manages Canada PR applications related to the following federal economic programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nominee Program
Express Entry is a streamlined immigration program made more transparent for potential skilled foreign workers. The key details of the program include:
- An online program that has no cap on applicants and is open throughout the year.
- The program applies only to Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Traders Program, and Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program.
- You must submit an Expression of Interest and apply as an applicant for any job mentioned in Skill Types 0, A, and B.
- Your profile will be evaluated based on points and placed in the applicant pool.
- Canadian provinces and employers will access this pool and find talent to meet their needs.
- The highest point holders are sent an Invitation to Apply for Canada PR.
- The number of ITAs issued is based on the Canada Immigration Levels Plan.
Canada plans to invite 1.5 million immigrants by 2025. Canada Express Entry immigration levels plan for 2023-25 are given below:
Canada Express Entry Immigration Levels Plan
Canada Express Entry – 5 Things to Know
- Score: Latest Express Entry Draw CRS score – 486.
- Cost: CAD 2300/ applicant; for couples, it is CAD 4,500.
- Approval time: 6 to 8 months.
- Length of residence: 5 years.
- Easy or not: Candidates with the highest rankings are issued ITAs.
Introduction of Category-Based Rounds of Invitations
As per the recent update released on May 31, 2023, IRCC will be inviting Canada Express Entry candidates in the following 6 fields in this year:
- French language proficiency or work experience
- Healthcare
- STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professions
- Trades (carpenters, plumbers, and contractors)
- Transport
- Agriculture and Agri-Food
*For more information, also read – IRCC announces 6 new categories for Express Entry candidates. Register your EOI now!
Latest Express Entry Draw
The Latest Express Entry draw was held on August 01, 2023, and issued 2000 ITAs. The #259 draw is ‘All program draw’, and the candidates having a CRS score of 517 were invited in this draw.
CRS Score Calculator
The Canada Express Entry Program determines applications using the Comprehensive Ranking System. The CRS score calculator evaluates and gives points based on the six factors. The highest-scored candidates have greater chances to migrate to Canada with a PR Visa. The points scale has a maximum score of 1200 and evaluates you and your spouse (if any) on the following factors:
- Age
- The highest level of education
- Language skills
- Canadian work experience
- Other work experience
- Skill transferability
- Other factors
1. Core/Human Capital Factors
| Age | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
17 |
|
|
|
18 |
90 |
99 |
|
19 |
95 |
105 |
|
20-29 |
100 |
110 |
|
30 |
95 |
105 |
|
31 |
90 |
99 |
|
32 |
85 |
94 |
|
33 |
80 |
88 |
|
34 |
75 |
83 |
|
35 |
70 |
77 |
|
36 |
65 |
72 |
|
37 |
60 |
66 |
|
38 |
55 |
61 |
|
39 |
50 |
55 |
|
40 |
45 |
50 |
|
41 |
35 |
39 |
|
42 |
25 |
28 |
|
43 |
15 |
17 |
|
44 |
5 |
6 |
|
>45 |
|
|
| LEVEL OF EDUCATION | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
Secondary school (high school) credential |
28 |
30 |
|
1-year post-secondary program credential |
84 |
90 |
|
2-year post-secondary program credential |
91 |
98 |
|
≥3-year post-secondary program credential or a Bachelor’s degree |
112 |
120 |
|
2 post-secondary program credentials (one must be of least 3 years) |
119 |
128 |
|
Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree |
126 |
135 |
|
Doctorate / PhD |
140 |
150 |
| LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
First Official Language |
Pre ability |
Pre ability |
|
CLB 4 or 5 |
6 |
6 |
|
CLB 6 |
8 |
9 |
|
CLB 7 |
16 |
17 |
|
CLB 8 |
22 |
23 |
|
CLB 9 |
29 |
31 |
|
CLB 10 or more |
32 |
50 |
| Second Official Language | Pre ability | Pre ability |
|---|---|---|
|
CLB 5 or 6 |
1 |
1 |
|
CLB 7 or 8 |
3 |
3 |
|
CLB 9 or more |
6 |
6 |
|
Additional points for both French and English |
|
|
|
CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 4 or lower (or none) in English |
25 |
25 |
|
CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 5 or higher in English |
50 |
50 |
| CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
0 – 1 year |
|
|
|
1 Year |
35 |
40 |
|
2 Year |
46 |
53 |
|
3 Year |
56 |
64 |
|
4 Year |
63 |
72 |
|
≥ 5 years |
70 |
80 |
2. Spouse or Common-law partner Factors
| LEVEL OF EDUCATION | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
Less than secondary school (high school) credential |
|
N/A |
|
Secondary school (high school) credential |
2 |
N/A |
|
1-year post-secondary program credential |
6 |
NA |
|
2-year post-secondary program credential |
7 |
NA |
|
≥3-year post-secondary program credential or a Bachelor’s degree |
8 |
NA |
|
2 or more post-secondary program credentials (one must be of at least 3 years) |
9 |
NA |
|
Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree |
10 |
NA |
|
Doctorate / PhD |
10 |
NA |
| LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
First Official Language |
Pre ability |
Pre ability |
|
CLB 5 or 6 |
1 |
N/A |
|
CLB 7 or 8 |
3 |
N/A |
|
CLB ≥ 9 |
5 |
N/A |
| CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
0 – 1 year |
|
N/A |
|
1 Year |
5 |
N/A |
|
2 Year |
4 |
N/A |
|
3 Year |
8 |
N/A |
|
4 Year |
9 |
N/A |
|
≥ 5 years |
10 |
N/A |
3. Skills Transferability Factors
| Education & Language | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 7 or 8 |
13 |
13 |
|
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 7 or 8 |
25 |
25 |
|
≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 9 in each ability |
25 |
25 |
|
2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 9 in each ability |
50 |
50 |
| Foreign Work Experience & Language | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
1-2 years + CLB 7 or 8 |
13 |
13 |
|
≥ 3 years + CLB 7 or 8 |
25 |
25 |
|
1-2 years + CLB 9 or more |
25 |
25 |
|
≥ 3 years + CLB 9 or more |
50 |
50 |
| Foreign Work Experience & Canadian Work Experience | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
1-2 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience |
13 |
13 |
|
≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience |
25 |
25 |
|
1-2 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience |
25 |
25 |
|
≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience |
50 |
50 |
|
Certificate of Qualification and Language |
With Spouse |
Single |
|
Certificate of Qualification + CLB 5, ≥ 1 CLB 7 |
25 |
25 |
|
Certificate of Qualification + CLB 7 on all language abilities |
50 |
50 |
4. Provincial Nomination or Offer of Employment
| Provincial nomination | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
Provincial nomination |
600 |
600 |
|
Offer of Employment from a Canadian company |
With Spouse |
Single |
|
Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 0 Major group 00 |
200 |
200 |
|
Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 1, 2 or 3, or any TEER 0 other than Major group 00 |
50 |
50 |
5. Additional Points
| Post-secondary education in Canada | With spouse | Single |
|---|---|---|
|
Provincial nomination |
15 |
15 |
|
Offer of Employment from a Canadian company |
30 |
30 |
|
Sibling in Canada |
With Spouse |
Single |
|
Sibling in Canada who is over 18+, Canadian PR or citizen, residing in Canada |
50 |
50 |
Benefits of the Canada EE Program
- The main advantage of this immigration program is its transparency. Applicants will know the CRS points they must score to be eligible for the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
- Candidates should know the minimum score they should obtain to qualify for the ITA. If they do not make the mark, they can always try to improve their CRS score or consider other CRS options.
- They can look at improving their language test results, gaining additional work experience, or study in Canada, or apply for a provincial nomination program.
- Young candidates with a higher level of education, language proficiency in English (IELTS/CELPIP) or French, or both, or those with Canadian experience (employees or students) have the potential to reach a higher CRS score and get selected through the Express Entry system.
- Candidates with a provincial nomination will get an additional 600 points. Those with a job offer in Canada or siblings residing there are eligible for additional points.
Canada Express Entry Eligibility
The eligibility requirement for the Express Entry is 67 points out of 100. You will need to score at least 67 points under various eligibility criteria to apply for your PR visa. The Express Entry eligibility points calculator is based on the following criteria:
- Age: You can score the maximum points if you are between 18-35 years. Those above this age will gain lesser points.
- Education: Your minimum educational qualification must be equal to the higher secondary education level in Canada. A higher level of educational qualification means more points.
- Work experience: To score the minimum points you should have at least one year of work experience. If you have more years of work experience, you will gain more points.
- Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS equivalent to CLB 7 to be eligible to apply and score the minimum points. Higher scores mean more points.
- Adaptability: You can score ten points on the adaptability factor if your family members or close relatives are living in Canada and will be able to support you when you move in there. You can also gain points if your spouse or legal partner is ready to migrate with you to Canada.
- Arranged employment: A valid job offer from a Canadian employer entitles you to ten points.
Canada Express Entry Requirements
- 1-year work experience in skilled occupation, in the last 10 years.
- Minimum CLB score – 7 (in English or French).
- Education Credential Assessment (ECA).
Express Entry Profile Creation
Step 1: Complete your ECA
If you have done your education outside Canada, you should get your Educational Credentials Assessment or ECA.. The ECA proves that your educational qualifications are equal to those recognized in the Canadian educational system.
Step 2: Complete your language ability tests
The next step is completing the required English language proficiency tests. The minimum score is 6 bands in IELTS equivalent to CLB 7. Your test score should be less than 2 years old at the time of application.
You will have an edge over other applicants if you know French. French language tests like the Test de Evaluation de Francians (TEF) will prove your proficiency in the language.
Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile
First, you have to create your online Express Entry profile. The profile should include details about your age, work experience, education, language skills, etc. You will be given a score base on these details.
If you qualify by getting the required points, you can submit your profile. This will be included in the Express Entry pool.
Step 4: Calculate your CRS score
If your profile makes it to the Express Entry pool, it is ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Criteria such as age, work experience, adaptability, etc. determine your CRS score. Your profile gets included in the Express Entry pool if you have the required CRS score. You need to have a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to be eligible to apply under the Express Entry program.
Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If your profile gets selected from the Express Entry pool, you will get an ITA from the Canadian government after which you can start the documentation for your PR visa.
ITA Canada
IRCC holds Express Entry draws at regular intervals. Every draw has a different cut-off score. The applicants with a CRS score equal to or above the cutoff score will receive an ITA. Candidates with a long presence in the Express Entry pool will receive an ITA.
Once you receive an ITA, you will have to submit a complete and correct application for which you will be given 90 days. If you fail to do so within 90 days, then your invitation will become null and void. So, you should make the best use of this time to submit an accurate application.
SUBMIT YOUR CANADA PR APPLICATION
After receiving the ITA, candidates need to know under which Express Entry program (FSWP, FSTP, PNP, or CEC) they have been selected to apply for the Canada PR visa. Candidates will receive the checklist of requirements specific to the program they have applied for. A general checklist of requirements is given below:
Once you receive an ITA, you will have to submit a complete and correct application for which you will be given 90 days. If you fail to do so within 90 days, then your invitation will become null and void. So, you should make the best use of this time to submit an accurate application.
- English language test results
- Civil status such as your birth certificate
- Proof of your education achievements
- Proof of your work experience
- Medical Certificate
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Proof of Funds
- Photos
EXPRESS ENTRY FEES
- Language tests: $300
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): $200
- Biometrics: $85/person
- Government fees: $1,325/adult & $225/child
- Medical examination fees: $450/adult & $250/child
- Police clearance certificates: $100
Proof of Funds for Express Entry
CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS IN 2023
IRCC held 22 Express Entry Draws in 2023 and issued 71,148 ITAs. The details of the Canada EE Draws in 2023 are given below:
| Draw no. | Date | Immigration program | Invitations issued | CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
259 |
August 01, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
2000 |
517 |
|
258 |
July 12, 2023 |
French language proficiency (2023-1) |
3800 |
375
|
|
257 |
July 11, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
800 |
505 |
|
256 |
July 7, 2023 |
French language proficiency (2023-1) |
2300 |
439 |
|
244 |
July 6, 2023 |
Healthcare occupations (2023-1) |
1500 |
463 |
|
254 |
July 5, 2023 |
STEM occupations (2023-1) |
500 |
486 |
|
253 |
July 4, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
700 |
511 |
|
252 |
June 28, 2023 |
Healthcare occupations (2023-1) |
500 |
476 |
|
251 |
June 27, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
4300 |
486 |
|
250 |
June 8, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
4800 |
486 |
|
249 |
May 24, 2023 |
No Program Specified |
4800 |
488 |
|
248 |
May 10, 2023 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
589 |
691 |
|
247 |
April 26, 2023 |
All Program draw |
3500 |
483 |
|
246 |
April 12, 2023 |
All Program draw |
3500 |
486 |
|
245 |
March 29, 2023 |
All Program draw |
7000 |
481 |
|
244 |
March 23, 2023 |
All Program draw |
7000 |
484 |
|
243 |
March 15, 2023 |
All Program draw |
7000 |
490 |
|
242 |
March 1, 2023 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
667 |
748 |
|
241 |
February 15, 2023 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
699 |
791 |
|
240 |
February 2, 2023 |
Federal Skilled Worker |
3300 |
489 |
|
239 |
February 1, 2023 |
Provincial Nominee Program |
893 |
733 |
|
238 |
January 18, 2023 |
All Program draw |
5500 |
490 |
|
237 |
January 11, 2023 |
All Program draw |
5500 |
507 |
CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2023
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
July |
Alberta |
3 |
304 |
|
|
BC |
4 |
742 |
|
|
Manitoba |
3 |
1744 |
|
|
Ontario |
4 |
1904 |
|
|
PEI |
1 |
106 |
|
|
Quebec |
1 |
1633 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
1 |
35 |
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
June |
Alberta |
5 |
479 |
|
|
BC |
4 |
717 |
|
|
Manitoba |
3 |
1716
|
|
|
Ontario |
3 |
3177 |
|
|
PEI |
3 |
309 |
|
|
Quebec |
1 |
1006 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
1 |
500 |
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
May |
BC |
5 |
854 |
|
|
Manitoba |
2 |
1065 |
|
|
Ontario |
5 |
6890 |
|
|
Quebec |
1 |
802 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
2 |
2076 |
|
|
PEI |
2 |
280 |
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
April |
Alberta |
4 |
405 |
|
|
BC |
4 |
678 |
|
|
Manitoba |
3 |
1631 |
|
|
Ontario |
5 |
1184 |
|
|
Quebec |
1 |
1020 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
1 |
1067 |
|
|
PEI |
1 |
189 |
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
March |
Alberta |
1 |
134 |
|
|
BC |
4 |
968 |
|
|
Manitoba |
2 |
1163 |
|
|
New Brunswick |
1 |
144 |
|
|
Ontario |
6 |
3,906 |
|
|
Quebec |
3 |
303 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
2 |
1636 |
|
|
PEI |
2 |
550 |
| Month | Province | No. of draws | No. of candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February |
Ontario |
4 |
3183 |
|
|
Manitoba |
2 |
891 |
|
|
Saskatchewan |
1 |
421 |
|
|
British Columbia |
4 |
909 |
|
|
PEI |
1 |
228 |
|
|
Alberta |
1 |
100 |
|
Total |
|
123 |
52,697
|
CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS IN 2022
In 2022, Canada Express Entry invited 46,538 candidates. The CRS score of the latest draw is recorded as the lowest compared to the overall scores in the year.
Express Entry 2022 Round-Up
| Date of Draw | Draw No. | No. of Candidates invited | CRS Score | Article Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
November 23, 2022 |
236 |
4,750 |
491 |
11th All program Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 candidates |
|
November 9, 2022 |
235 |
4,750 |
494 |
235th Express Entry Draw issued 4,750 ITAs with a CRS score of 494 |
|
October 26, 2022 |
234 |
4,750 |
496 |
Express Entry draw issued 4,750 ITAs with CRS score of 496 |
|
October 12, 2022 |
233 |
4,250 |
500 |
Biggest Express Entry draw till date issued 4,250 invitations |
|
September 28, 2022 |
232 |
3750 |
504 |
232nd Express Entry draw issued 3,750 invitations |
|
September 14, 2022 |
231 |
3250 |
510 |
Biggest Express Entry draw of 2022 invited 3,250 candidates |
|
August 31, 2022 |
230 |
2750 |
516 |
230th Express Entry draw invites 2,750 candidates to apply for Canada PR |
|
August 17, 2022 |
229 |
2,250 |
525 |
New All-Program Express Entry draw issues 2,250 ITAs |
|
August 3, 2022 |
228 |
2000 |
533 |
Third all-program Express Entry draw issued 2,000 ITAs |
|
July 20, 2022 |
227 |
1750 |
542 |
Canada increases ITAs to 1,750, CRS drops to 542 – Express Entry Draw |
|
July 6, 2022 |
226 |
1500 |
557 |
Canada issues 1,500 ITAs in the first All-Program Express Entry Draw |
|
June 22, 2022 |
225 |
636 |
752 |
Express Entry 225th draw invited 636 PNP Candidates |
|
June 8, 2022 |
224 |
932 |
796 |
Largest Express Entry draw invites 932 candidates |
|
May 25, 2022 |
223 |
589 |
741 |
Express Entry draw invites 589 candidates through PNP |
|
May 11, 2022 |
222 |
545 |
753 |
Canada issued 545 invitations through Express Entry |
|
April 27, 2022 |
221 |
829 |
753 |
Canada invites 829 PNP candidates through Express Entry |
|
April 13, 2022 |
220 |
787 |
782 |
Express Entry Draw: Invited 787 PNP candidates |
|
March 30, 2022 |
219 |
919 |
785 |
3rd Express Entry Draw in March Invited 919 PNP candidates |
|
March 16, 2022 |
218 |
924 |
754 |
Canada invites 924 candidates in 6th PNP draw – Express Entry |
|
March 2, 2022 |
217 |
1047 |
761 |
Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047 |
|
February 16, 2022 |
216 |
1082 |
710 |
Express Entry: Canada invites 1082 candidates |
|
February 2, 2022 |
215 |
1070 |
674 |
Canada Express Entry: 1,070 Provincial Nominees Invited in Third Draw of 2022 |
|
January 19, 2022 |
214 |
1036 |
745 |
Canada Express Entry: 1,036 Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest Draw |
|
January 5, 2022 |
213 |
392 |
808 |
Canada Express Entry: First Draw of 2022 Invites 392 to Apply |
ALL CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2022
IRCC invited 53,057 candidates through Canada PNP draws in 2022. The below table gives information on each province’s participation to meet Canada immigration target, 2022. Quebec Invited 8071 candidates to apply for permanent selection in 2022.
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