Canada Express Entry is the most favored system of immigration, designed to expedite faster immigrants’ arrival in Canada. It was launched in 2015 and deals with three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Some provinces and territories also apply it for purposes of making selections for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Express Entry provides immigration to Canada by a points-based system known as the Comprehensive Ranking System, where applicants are ranked against each other on criteria like age, educational experience, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Applicants are rewarded points according to these criteria, and the applicants holding the highest points in the CRS are invited to apply for permanent residence by the Canadian government through regular draws.
Probably, one of the greatest positive factors in favor of an Express Entry is speed. In regard to those who get an ITA (Invitation to Apply) whose application must be processed within six months, the system is indeed much faster than other immigration programs. It certainly attracts skilled workers from throughout the world.
First, the person must qualify for at least one of the three federal immigration programs and then become eligible to enter the Express Entry pool. Upon making an online profile, the candidate enters the pool and receives a ranking based on the CRS score. While the cut-off score differs in each round of draws, it is more likely for a candidate to be invited by securing a job offer from a Canadian employer, or acquisition of more work experience, or enhancement of their language skills.
This indeed has made the Express Entry of Canada one of the most effective corridors to Canadian permanent residency, with an intensive focus on the attraction of skilled talent. It plays a very important role in supporting the current economic growth of Canada as well as addressing the shortages in the labor markets of various industries all over the country.
