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Federal Skilled Worker

You must prove that you have worked continuously for at least 1 year in National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups 0, A or B in the last 10 years;

• Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your minimum score in all the four abilities must be at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.
• Education: You must have your highest credentials assessed if you studied outside Canada. If you meet the minimum requirements above, your application will further be assessed for eligibility based on:

• Age.
• Education.
• Work Experience.
• Possession of job offer.
• English or French Language Skills.
• Adaptability.

Your profile will be entered into the pool where it will be ranked. Your chances of being given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) will depend on your score. The highest score is 1,200. The more you are close to it, the better your chances.

Federal Skilled Trade

This is another component of Express Entry. It is for skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade and who want to become permanent residents in Canada. To be eligible, you must meet all the following minimum requirements in NOC B category:

• Work Experience: You must have a least 2 years of full-time work experience (or same number of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the last 5 years.
• Job Requirement: You must meet the requirements for the skilled trade (except when you need a certificate of qualification).
• Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your minimum score in Speaking and Listening should be Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 5) while Reading and Writing should be CLB 4.
• Valid Job Offer: You must have a valid job offer of full time job for at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification issued in Canada. Your profile will be entered into the pool where it will be ranked. Your chances of being given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) will depend on your score.

Canadian Experience Program

This is the 3rd component of Express Entry. It is for skilled workers that have qualifying Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) job groups 0, A or B. To qualify for this class, you must meet all the following minimum requirements:

• Skilled Work Experience: You must prove that you have worked legally and continuously for at least 1 year full-time (or equivalent in part-time) in NOC job groups 0, A or B in Canada in the last 3 years.
• Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French for Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking. Your minimum score if you are applying under NOC 0 or A is CLB 7 while for NOC B is CLB 5.

Provincial Nominee Programs(PNP)

Most of the provinces and territories in Canada operate their own Nomination programs. Some of these programs are linked to the Federal Express Entry. Nomination by a province greatly improves the chances of an applicant getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA). PNPs are demand based, which implies that they select candidates based on the jobs in demand in the province. NOC categories are in NOC 0, A , B or C. However, only 0, A and B qualify to be linked to the Federal Express Entry. The provinces use factors such as age, adaptability, education, work experience and job offer to rank applicants and determine their suitability or eligibility.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

This program runs in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, New Foundland and Labrador as well as Prince Edward Island, collectively known as Atlantic Canada. This program is for foreign workers who have job offers from companies in Atlantic Canada. It is also for international students who want to stay in the Atlantic Canada after they graduate. There are 3 programs under the Pilot from which eligible applicants can choose. Applicants can apply under NOC codes 0, A, B or C.

Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot

This is a community driven program. It is for skilled workers who want to settle in the participating communities. Applicant must meet the IRCC eligibility requirements as well as those of the community they intend to reside in. The applicant must also have a valid job offer with an employer in the participating community. The job offer is submitted to the community who will recommend you after which, you can apply for permanent residence.

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

To qualify for this pilot, you need to have Canadian work experience for at least 1 year, in an eligible occupation within an eligible industry. You also need to possess a job offer. In addition, you must have a minimum of CLB 4 in all the abilities and at least a high school diploma.