Step 1: Check Eligibility:; Eligibility for Express Entry programs - Canada.ca
Step 2: Get Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) done from one of the designation organizations: Educational credential assessment (ECA) for Express Entry: How to get one for Express Entry - Canada.ca
Designated organizations:
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English
Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) for French
Approved language tests:
English
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General test)
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training)
French
TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français
TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français
Step 4: Determine your National Occupational Classification (NOC) code - Find your NOC - Canada.ca
Step 5: Express Entry Profile Creation - Submit an Express Entry profile: Online form - Canada.ca and Register for Job Bank - Sign in
Step 6: Wait for your Invitation to apply ITA
If your score is not high enough, you may have to wait a long time. In the meanwhile explore options to improve your CRS score by getting a PNP Nomination from one of the provinces or giving IELTS exam again to maximise your points
Step 6: Get ITA
Step 7: Begin documentation formalities -; Documents for Express Entry - Canada.ca
Documents for Express Entry profile:
Note: you dont need to upload documents but may need information from these documents
Exceptions to POF:
You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family if
Step 9: COPR
Step 10: Landing
Step 2: Get Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) done from one of the designation organizations: Educational credential assessment (ECA) for Express Entry: How to get one for Express Entry - Canada.ca
Designated organizations:
- World Education Services (WES); World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation for Canada
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) - Home | ICAS
- Comparative Education Service (CES), University of Toronto - Comparative Education Service
- International Qualifications Assessment Service - IQAS assessment for immigration
- International Credential Evaluation Service - For Immigration (ECA) – BCIT
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC) - StackPath
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) - Home - PEBC
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English
Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) for French
Approved language tests:
English
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP-General test)
IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training)
French
TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français
TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français
Step 4: Determine your National Occupational Classification (NOC) code - Find your NOC - Canada.ca
Step 5: Express Entry Profile Creation - Submit an Express Entry profile: Online form - Canada.ca and Register for Job Bank - Sign in
Step 6: Wait for your Invitation to apply ITA
If your score is not high enough, you may have to wait a long time. In the meanwhile explore options to improve your CRS score by getting a PNP Nomination from one of the provinces or giving IELTS exam again to maximise your points
Step 6: Get ITA
Step 7: Begin documentation formalities -; Documents for Express Entry - Canada.ca
Documents for Express Entry profile:
Note: you dont need to upload documents but may need information from these documents
- Passport
- Language test results
- ECA Report
- Provinical Nomination (if applicable)
- Written job offer (if applicable)
- Police Certificates - Police certificates for Express Entry applications - Canada.ca
- Medical Exams - Medical exams for Express Entry - Canada.ca
The results of your medical exam must be valid at the time you:- Submit your application for permanent residence
- Arrive in Canada
For this reason, consider getting the exam as close as possible to the date you submit your application for permanent residence.
- Proof of Funds - Proof of funds – Skilled immigrants (Express Entry) - Canada.ca
Number of family members | Funds required (in Canadian dollars) |
1 | $13,213 |
2 | $16,449 |
3 | $20,222 |
4 | $24,553 |
5 | $27,847 |
6 | $31,407 |
7 | $34,967 |
For each additional family member | $3,560 |
Exceptions to POF:
You don’t need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family if
- Applying under the Canadian Experience Class or
- Authorized to work in Canada and you have a valid job offer, even if you apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program
Step 9: COPR
Step 10: Landing
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