Canada has been the home away from home for many people. Be it for work or any other purpose, the immigration rush in Canada is insane. Immigrants the world over have found their home in this country. Having said so, the immigration channel for Canada has undergone a considerable change. The immigration channel that has been set up is termed the Canada Express Entry system. This system is a detailed step-by-step process that helps the authorities to filter the long list of foreign migrants.
It is a well-known fact that Canada attracts a considerably large number of immigrants, leading to numerous time-consuming processes for immigration approval or rejection, as the case may be.
Requirements
The initial requirement of such a process needs to be addressed to understand the concept in detail. Here are some of the necessary conditions that people need to fulfill:
- Age: the age between 18-25 has maximum chances of getting their visa passed. It is considered that such individuals need a permit for the purpose of work or education.
- Income Structure- It is also considered whether the people would be able to sustain their lives in Canada. If the person applying can prove his ability to pay his expenses, chances for qualifying are higher.
- Work Experience- Work experience is another important criterion for those migrating. For instance, you stand a better chance if you are employed or have work experience in reputed organizations.
- Language- The basic requirement here is that migrants must be fluent in English to be able to seamlessly communicate with locals while they live in Canada. The language test is out of 100. On average, a score of 67 is expected to be applicable for this program.
There are various other factors that one must consider:
Secondary factors
Once these conditions have been established, the following process is where the applicant has to make a profile on the Express Entry website. Now, after this profile has been created, it goes to tough scrutiny and is based on the above points and several other parameters. The set parameters are methods to judge and grade a large mass of people from which the appropriate candidates are selected. The allotted points are out of 1200. The higher the points, the greater the chances of an individual to receive the invitation.
This ranking system is called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The ranks that are being allotted are majorly dependent upon the job that one applies for and the background the person has. One can improve such ranks over a period of time, and accordingly, can receive the invitation. What needs to be kept in mind is that such a score varies for the different visas applied and the category of immigration people would want to apply.
It is also essential to understand the critical points of the Express Entry program of Canada. Here are some of the things you should know about it-
- Launched in 2015, it has one of the most radical methods adopted by any government concerning immigration.
- The process that previously took more than a year now takes around six months to clear the application.
- The program is applicable for a specific category of candidates who fall under the mentioned categories: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program.
Advantages
Next, the advantages of the policy need to be highlighted as well:
- The process has gained a lot of speed. As a result, a higher number of applications can be processed.
- Next, the parameters that are being set help align themselves with the requirements of the labor market.
- The points system drives people towards working upon their profile and building up a better work or student profile.
- The drive helps people continuously work towards the betterment of the profile and become eligible for other immigration profiles.
Once the above criteria have been met, profiles have been set, and scores have been allotted, the invitation is much awaited. This whole system of immigration may seem daunting and unending at first, with tests, profiles, and deadlines, yet it is a gradual step-by-step process that has been launched. Once the invitation has been received, within 60 days, an application for permanent residence needs to be submitted, including extensive information regarding personal information—failing which the whole application would turn null and void.
The profile that has been made holds value for only 12 months, and it needs to be renewed every year.
This ranking system has replaced the first-come, first-serve system, wherein no proper background check was carried out, and immigration was given on the basis of incorrect parameters. The current system is robust and ensures that the person who is being chosen is eligible, has opportunities, and would not be a burden to the country under any condition.
