Express Entry Immigration system was launched in Jan 2015 under the Economic Class including the Federal Skilled Worker Program.Skilled Workers who meet minimum entry criteria can submit an expression of interest profile to the Express Entry Pool. The profiles of candidates in the pool are ranked under a Comprehensive Ranking System. The highest ranked candidates will be considered for an invitation to apply for permanent residence. To qualify for admission to the Express Entry Pool as a Federal Skilled Worker, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Possess one-year of continuous full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment within the previous 10 years in one of 347 eligible occupations listed under NOC.
- The work experience must be classified within Skill Type 0 (Managerial Occupations), Skill Level A (Professional Occupations), or Skill Level B (Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades) in the NOC.
- Score sufficient points under the skilled worker point grid comprising of six selection factors. The current pass mark is 67 points.
- Demonstrate intermediate level language skills in English or French corresponding to the Canadian Language Benchmark.
- Should have settlement funds and undergo a successful security background and medical examination.
Six factors which determine eligibility are Education, Language, Employment experience, Age, Arranged employment and Adaptability.
Skilled Worker Selection Grid
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Factor |
Score |
Final |
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EDUCATION |
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(Canadian equivalence established by a designated third party) |
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Doctorate |
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25 |
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Master’s or professional degree |
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23 |
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Two or more post-secondary degrees, of which one is three years or longer |
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22 |
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A three year or longer post-secondary degree |
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21 |
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A two-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
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19 |
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A one-year post-secondary diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship |
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15 |
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Secondary School Educational Credential |
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5 |
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LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak, Read, Write, Listen) |
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1st Language |
Very high proficiency (per ability) (CLB 9) |
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6 |
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High proficiency (per ability) (CLB 8) |
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5 |
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Intermediate proficiency (per ability) (CLB 7)* |
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4 |
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Basic or no proficiency |
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0 |
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Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
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24 |
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2nd Language |
Basic proficiency or higher (per ability) |
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1 |
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No proficiency |
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0 |
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Possible maximum (all four abilities) |
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4 |
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EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level O,A,B) |
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One year* |
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9 |
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Two to three years |
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11 |
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Four to five years |
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13 |
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Six years or more |
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15 |
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AGE |
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18 to 35 years |
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12 |
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36 years |
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11 |
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Less one point per year until 47 years |
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ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA |
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HRSDCconfirmed permanent offer of employment |
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10 |
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Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is: |
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10 |
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10 |
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ADAPTABILITY |
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Applicant has a minimum of 1 year skilled Work experience in Canada |
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10 |
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Applicant has previously studied in Canada |
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5 |
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Spouse has previously studied in Canada |
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5 |
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Spouse has previously worked in Canada |
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5 |
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Family relation over the age of 18 in Canada |
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5 |
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Arranged employment |
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5 |
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Spouse is proficient in an official language |
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5 |
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Total |
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100 |
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