Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by Canadian immigration authorities ("CIC") on January 1, 2015 which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program, the Canada Experience Class and certain parts of the Provincial Nominee Program.
Through December 18th, 2015, CIC conducted 23 draws, issuing 31,018 invitations to apply for permanent residence. Read how the system has fared during its first year.
How does express entry operate?
Colin Singer: Under Express Entry, qualified applicants across many occupations are invited to submit their profile to an Express Entry Pool and to the Canada Job Bank.
Employers across Canada are encouraged to consult the Canada Job Bank and provide a job offer to the candidate of their choice.
Applicants with an approved job offer or those selected by a province or with provincial nomination under a PNP program are considered a "match" and will be invited to formally apply for Canadian permanent residence.
The profiles of the remaining applicants will be ranked for consideration without a "sponsor" or hiring employer. Using a point system according to a number of selection factors such as Age, Education, Language, Experience and other factors, the highest ranked candidates will be considered for their potential "human capital" contribution to Canada.
Immigration authorities will then decide which of the highest ranked applicants will be invited to apply for permanent residence, through periodic draws. Candidates who are issued invitations (ITA's) are given a delay of 60-days to perfect their application.
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