Express Entry Permanent Resident Visa for Skilled Workers

Background

Express Entry is not a new immigration program; it is a new way for Citizenship and Immigration Canada (IRCC) to manage economic immigration application online. Express Entry provides employers with access to skilled foreign nationals whom they can consider for a permanent position when they are unable to fill a position with a Canadian or permanent resident.

For prospective skilled foreign workers, Express Entry results in faster processing times.

Express Entry: Changes how Canada selects skilled immigrants:

Moving from the old system ...

• First applicant In, first to be processed;
• Difficult to navigate the immigration system due to multiple players;
• Recruitment of global talent at employer time and expense;
• Average of 18-24 month to process and application.

To Express Entry

• IRCC will select candidates that are most likely to succeed in Canada, rather than the first in line;
• Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer or PNP nomination will quickly be invited to apply (ITA) for permanent residence;
• The new Job Bank will connect Canadian employers with a pool of skilled foreign national candidates if they can’t find Canadians or permanent resident to do the job;
• Express Entry candidates will benefit from processing times of six months or less.*

The New Two-Step Application Process for PR Applicants

Summary

CEC Class: Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories:

• TEER 0
• TEER 1
• TEER 2

FSW Class: Foreign Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories:

• TEER 0
• TEER 1
• TEER 2
• TEER 3

FSTP Class: Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3 only.

Other Facts:

• Anyone can apply based on Education and Experience (Check NOC 2021 List as per Employment and Social Development Canada Website or Contact Service Links Canada Office)
• Making it easier for Canadian Employers to find the candidates they need to fill available positions
• Bringing skilled newcomers to Canada faster by eliminating backlogs and introducing 6 to 8 month processing times