• Age
• The highest level of education
• Language skills
• Canadian work experience
• Other work experience
• Skill transferability
• Other factors

Benefits of the Express Entry System:

One advantage of this immigration program is its transparency. Applicants will know the CRS points they will have to score to be eligible for the Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Candidates will be aware of the median score they should obtain in order to qualify for the ITA, if they do not make the mark, they can always make efforts to improve their CRS score or consider other CRS options.

They can look at improving their language test results, or on gaining additional work experience, look at options to study in Canada or try for a provincial nomination.

Better prospects for migrants:

Young candidates with a higher level of education, language proficiency in English or French or both or those with Canadian experience (employees or students) have the potential to reach a higher CRS score and get selected through the Express Entry system.

Candidates who manage to get a provincial nomination are eligible for 600 additional points. Those with a job offer in Canada or siblings residing in the country are eligible for additional points.

STEPS TO APPLY FOR THE EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAM

Step 1: Complete your ECA

If you have done your education outside Canada, you should get your Educational Credentials Assessment or ECA. The ECA proves that your educational qualifications are equal to those recognized in the Canadian educational system.

Step 2: Complete your language ability tests

The next step is completing the required English language proficiency tests. The minimum score is 6 bands in IELTS equivalent to CLB 7. Your test score should be less than 2 years old at the time of application.

You will have an edge over other applicants if you know French. French language test like the Test de evaluation de Francians (TEF) will prove your proficiency in the language.

Step 3: Create your Express Entry profile

You will have to first create your online Express Entry profile. The profile should include  details about your age, work experience, education, language skills, etc.  You will be given a score base on these details.

If you qualify by getting the required points, you can submit your profile. This will be included in the Express Entry pool.

 Step 4: Calculate your CRS score

If your profile makes it to the Express Entry pool, it is ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Criteria such as age, work experience, adaptability, etc. determine your CRS score. Your profile gets included in the Express Entry pool if you have the required CRS score.

 Step 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

If your profile gets selected from the Express Entry pool, you will get an ITA from the Canadian government after which you can start the documentation for your PR visa.

EXPRESS ENTRY ELIGIBILITY POINTS CALCULATOR:

The eligibility requirement for the Express Entry is 67 points out of 100. You will need to score at least 67 points under various eligibility criteria to apply for your PR visa.  The Express Entry eligibility points calculator is based on the following criteria:

• Age: You can score the maximum points if you are between 18-35 years. Those above this age will gain lesser points.
• Education: Your minimum educational qualification must be equal to the higher secondary education level in Canada. A higher level of educational qualification means more points.
• Work experience: To score the minimum points you should have at least one year of work experience. If you have more years of work experience you will gain more points.
• Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS equivalent to CLB 7 to be eligible to apply and score the minimum points. Higher scores mean more points.
• Adaptability: You can score ten points on the adaptability factor if your family members or close relatives are living in Canada and will be able to support you when you move in there. You can also gain points if your spouse or legal partner is ready to migrate with you to Canada.
• Arranged employment:  A valid job offer from a Canadian employer entitles you for ten points.

You need to have a minimum of 67 points out of 100 to be eligible to apply under the Express Entry program.

The Canada Express Entry process follows a points-based system for classifying applicants seeking to settle in Canada. The points are awarded to clients based on a Comprehensive Ranking System or CRS. Points are given to applicants based on skills, experience, Canadian employment status and provincial/territorial nomination. The higher the points, the greater are the chances of getting an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residency in Canada.

Based on the Express Entry points system, every Express Entry draw has a minimum cutoff score. These draws are held at regular intervals. Those applicants with a CRS score equal or above the cutoff score will receive an ITA. If more than one candidate has a score equal to the cutoff score, the one with a long presence in the Express Entry pool will receive an ITA.

NEXT STEPS AFTER GETTING AN ITA

Once you receive an ITA, you will have to submit a complete and correct application for which you will be given 90 days. If you fail to do so within 90 days, then your invitation will become null and void. So, you should make the best use of this time to submit an accurate application.

SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION

Documents: The first step is to gather all the required documents. Through the ITA you will know under which program you have been selected to apply for your PR visa- CEC or any other Express Entry program. If you check the Express Entry portal, you will find a list of documents that is specific to the program you have applied for. You will have to submit these documents with your application, the documents can include:

• Documents supporting your English language test results
• Civil status documents such as your birth certificate
• Documents in proof of your education achievements
• Documents in proof of your work experience
• Medical certificate
• Police clearance certificate
• Proof of funds
• Photos

You will also have to provide a medical certificate from a doctor approved by the IRCC.

Based on your situation, you will be required to submit additional documents, ensure that you have all of them ready.

Proof of Funds for Express Entry

Biometrics: You will have to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photos) but if you have given your biometrics in the last ten years as part of your application for either a work permit, student visa or visitor visa, you are exempt from giving your biometrics again. This exemption is a temporary measure in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

In case you have to give your biometrics, you can go to the nearest biometric collection center.

After you have completed your medical tests, biometrics and the required documents, you can submit your application.

 

CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS IN 2022

In 2022, Canada Express Entry invited 46,538 candidates. The CRS score of the latest draw is recorded as the lowest compared to the overall scores in the year. 

Express Entry 2022 Round-Up
Date of Draw	Draw No.	No. of Candidates invited	CRS Score	Article Title
November 23, 2022	236	4,750	491	11th All program Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 candidates
November 9, 2022	235	4,750	494	235th Express Entry Draw issued 4,750 ITAs with a CRS score of 494
October 26, 2022	234	4,750	496	Express Entry draw issued 4,750 ITAs with CRS score of 496
October 12, 2022	233	4,250	500	Biggest Express Entry draw till date issued 4,250 invitations
September 28, 2022	232	3,750	504	232nd Express Entry draw issued 3,750 invitations
September 14, 2022	231	3,250	510	Biggest Express Entry draw of 2022 invited 3,250 candidates
August 31, 2022	230	2,750	516	230th Express Entry draw invites 2,750 candidates to apply for Canada PR
August 17, 2022	229	2,250	525	New All-Program Express Entry draw issues 2,250 ITAs
August 3, 2022	228	2,000	533	Third all-program Express Entry draw issued 2,000 ITAs
July 20, 2022	227	1,750	542	Canada increases ITAs to 1,750, CRS drops to 542 – Express Entry Draw
July 6, 2022	226	1,500	557	Canada issues 1,500 ITAs in the first All-Program Express Entry Draw
June 22, 2022	225	636	752	Express Entry 225th draw invited 636 PNP Candidates
June 8, 2022	224	932	796	Largest Express Entry draw invites 932 candidates
May 25, 2022	223	589	741	Express Entry draw invites 589 candidates through PNP
May 11, 2022	222	545	753	Canada issued 545 invitations through Express Entry
April 27, 2022	221	829	772	Canada invites 829 PNP candidates through Express Entry
April 13, 2022	220	787	782	Express Entry Draw: Invited 787 PNP candidates
March 30, 2022	219	919	785	3rd Express Entry Draw in March Invited 919 PNP candidates
March 16, 2022	218	924	754	Canada invites 924 candidates in 6th PNP draw – Express Entry
March 2, 2022	217	1,047	761	Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047
February 16, 2022	216	1,082	710	Express Entry: Canada invites 1082 candidates
February 2, 2022	215	1,070	674	Canada Express Entry: 1,070 Provincial Nominees Invited in Third Draw of 2022
January 19, 2022	214	1,036	745	Canada Express Entry: 1,036 Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest Draw
January 5, 2022	213	392	808	Canada Express Entry: First Draw of 2022 Invites 392 to Apply

ALL CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2022

IRCC invited 53,057 candidates through Canada PNP draws in 2022. The below table gives information on each province’s participation to meet Canada immigration target, 2022. Quebec Invited 8071 candidates to apply for permanent selection in 2022. 

Provincial Nominee Program	Number of Candidates invited in 2022
Alberta PNP	2,320
British Columbia PNP	8,878
Manitoba PNP	7,469
Ontario PNP	21,261
Prince Edward Island PNP	1,854
Saskatchewan PNP	11,113
Nova Scotia PNP	162
*Quebec Immigration Program	8071

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