Settle In Canada

Express Entry (EE)

Express Entry is an online system that IRCC uses to manage applications for permanent residence under the following programs:

1. Federal Skilled Workers (FSW)
2. Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
4. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

At 4Ways Canada Immigration, we assist individuals who want to settle in Canada and apply for the Permanent Resident Visa via Express Entry. Our professionals provide relevant and necessary guidance to the clients so that they can successfully land in Canada.

Prepare Yourself for Canada Express Entry

Before filing or submitting an online application for Express Entry, there are few aspects you need to focus on:
1. Take the language test – IELTS or CELPIP for English and TEF for French language
2. Get an Educational Credential Assessment or ECA

The general process for Express Entry –

1. Find out if you’re eligible
2. Ensure you have all the required documents
3. Submit your EE Profile.
4. Receive an invitation and apply for permanent residence

Our immigration consultants at 4Ways Canada Immigration are here to assist you. We stand by your side at every step of the EE process.

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) judges the skilled worker candidates based on certain parameters that determine their program eligibility. Applicants are evaluated based on their educational qualifications, skills, knowledge of French and/ or English, age and work experience. The applicants are selected based on their ability to succeed economically in Canada.

Requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program

• You must have at least one year of paid work experience (even part-time) within the last 10 years (NOC O,A,B)
• You must meet the minimum language requirements (CLB 7 in English or French.)
• You must meet minimum FSW score requirements (67)
• You must meet proof of funds requirements (as per current IRCC requirements)

When it comes to processing time, IRCC aims to process a complete Federal Skilled Worker application in six (6) months or less.

Out team is here to assist you. We help you to understand the various steps of the FSW process.

Federal Skilled Trades (FST) Program

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST) judges the skilled trades candidates based on certain parameters that determine their program eligibility. Applicants are evaluated based on their qualification, skills, knowledge of French and/ or English, age and work experience.

Key Requirements for the Federal Skilled Trades Program

• You must have at least two years of paid full-time work experience within the last 5 years (NOC B).
• You must meet the minimum language requirements (Speaking/Listening CLB 5 and Reading/Writing CLB 4 in English or French.)
• You should have either an LMIA based job-offer for full-time employment in Canada of at least one year. Job offer can be from one or two employers (at least 30 hours per week) OR a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade.

If you are planning to apply under federal skilled trades program, 4Ways Canada Immigration is here to assist you. We have helped numerous skilled trades workers settle in Canada as permanent residents.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Do you have at least 1 year of Canadian work experience? If yes, Canadian Experience Class may be the best pathway for you to gain permanent residency in Canada, along with your family members. A job offer in not required!

Key Requirements for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

• You must have completed at least one year of full-time employment (NOC O,A,B) in Canada within the last 3 years.
• You must meet the minimum language requirements (NOC O,A – CLB 7, NOC B – CLB 5 in English or French).
• No need to show proof of funds.

CEC applicants can apply from inside or outside of Canada. To learn more about CEC Program, contact us.

Provided a candidate meets all these requirements, they will be eligible to submit an Express Entry profile for the Canadian Experience Class program. To know more, feel free to contact our immigration consultants at 4Ways Canada Immigration.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Provincial Nominee Program is unique and specific to each province or territory in Canada. Each PNP program has its own set of criteria and promotes different policies of immigration of a given province.

PNP works through EE however some provinces have specific PNP programs outside EE.

Key Requirements for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):

• Most provincial nominee programs require a valid full-time job offer in an eligible occupation. (This eligibility varies by province).
• Certain PNP programs may not require a job-offer.
• You must meet the minimum language requirements (varies by province).
• There may be certain other requirements by the province for each program.

Following provinces and territories currently offer PNP:

If you want to immigrate as a skilled professional under a Provincial Nominee Program, consult our immigration consultants at 4Ways Canada Immigration.