CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW
The government of canada recognises the labor shortage as destructive and damaging to the overall development of the country. It is keen on inviting foreign nations looking for immigration to Canada and wants to inculcate these individuals within the Canadian economy.
The labor shortage in Canada has opened doors for many students, workers and professionals to apply for Canada PR.
Those qualifying under the national occupation classification and working as per the desired TEER code of provinces, can consider applying either under Express Entry or Provincial Nominee program when applying for Canadian PR.
WHAT IS EXPRESS ENTRY?
Express entry is a system introduced by the Canadian government that helps them in managing applications that apply for Canada PR.
Express entry uses a point based system, the comprehensive ranking system, to rank the candidate’ profile as per the points generated.
The points are awarded on the following bases –
- Age
- Qualifications
- English ability
- French ability
- Work experience
Under this system, there are three programs through which one can apply for Canada PR.
The federal skilled worker program is for the candidates who have at least 1 year of work experience in a foreign nation and their educational credentials are accountable in Canada.
The federal skilled trades program is for those who are skilled in at least one of the things as mentioned in canada occupation demand list. If they are skilled in a particular branch of an occupation or an occupation and have significant experience. Then, they are eligible to apply under the Federal skilled trades programme.
This program is for those who have at least one year of work or study experience in canada. Those who have been to canada before on either work or student visa, can apply under this program.
WHAT IS EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW?
To make permanent residency and visa procedure more swift and transparent, Canada announced category based selection draws for express entry candidates.
The categories for the express entry draws are based upon the labor required in the country. As Canada is going through a labor shortage, the occupations in the express entry draw are occupations facing scarcity of labor but are in high demand.
Find out if your occupation is in demand here.
In 2023, express entry draws are focusing on the following qualities of the candidates
- Strong french proficiency
- Credible work experience in the following fields –
- Health care
- STEM professions – Science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Trade professions – Carpenters, plumbers, contractors
- Transport
- Agriculture and agri food
The new categories seek to cater to the french speaking districts of Canada and increase the number of french speaking immigrants in Canada.
If you practice any one of the above mentioned professions and have knowledge of French, then it is a lucky year for you!
You can apply for any program under express entry and are eligible for the express entry draw too.
CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW – HOW ARE THE CATEGORIES CHOSEN?
The categories for the express entry draw are chosen following legislative discussion and debates by the provinces. The requirements of the provinces are put forth in these meetings and members of industries, unions, workers among others, come together to form the demands that are eventually sent to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Ministry.
The provinces also practice autonomy over the candidates if they apply under the provincial nominee program.
WHY ALWAYS CONSIDER BASICS OF IMMIGRATION?
- Expert Visa counselors provide Step-by-step guidance through a secure, online process.
- Apt evaluation of credentials and faster visa processing.
- Identifying all potential hazards and roadblocks in securing a visa.
- Assistance with documentation, immigration rules, citizenship, and border control procedures.
- Multiple case assessment for better conflict resolution.
- Designated process managers to provide personalized guidance.
Just like the basics of anything act as “building blocks” forming a strong foundation for constructing complex structures. The Basics of Immigration serve as the foundational elements of moving abroad, for any aspiring immigrant.