Requirements
Skilled work experience
The applicant’s work experience must be:
- up to 1 year full-time or an equal amount of 1,560 hours part-time
- a paid work (unpaid internships and volunteer work experience is not recognized in this category)
- in the same job specification
- at the skill type 0, A, or B of the 2011 NOC ( National Occupational Classification),
- in the job for the past 10 years
Part-Time Applicants
The applicant must be working at least 15 hours a week for the past 24 months (approximately 1,560 hours).
OR
The applicant must be working up to 30 hours every week for the past 1 year in more than one job (approximately 1,560 hours)
You need to show that you performed all the duties stipulated in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). You will not be eligible under this program if you are unable to prove that your work experience meets the basic requirements of NOC.
Language Ability Requirements
- The applicant must meet the required Canadian language Benchmark (CLB) 7
- The applicant must participate in a language assessment test organized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) – this certifies that you meet the recommended level for listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- While completing your Express Entry profile, you need to show that you meet the requirements in French or English. The test results must not be 2 years later than the day you submit your application for permanence residence.
Six Selection Factors | FAQ
If the applicant meets all the eligibility criteria set out in the minimum requirements, then the application would be assessed based on the selection factors namely:
- your education
- your age
- your adaptability ( to know whether you are happy here)
- your skills in French and/ or English- Canada’s two official languages
- your work experience, and
- whether you have a recognized job offer
Proof Of Funds | FAQ
You must show convincing evidence that you have enough funds to support yourself and your family when you arrive in Canada unless you:
- presently allowed to work in Canada
- Have a recognized offer of employment from a Canadian employer.
Principal Applicant | FAQ
If you are living with your spouse or a common-law foreign national partner, and that person satisfies the above requirements, then both of you can decide who will apply as a principal applicant under Express Entry.
A common-law partner is someone that has lived with you in a conjugal union for one year. This applies to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Take a look at the selection factor and determine who among you meets the eligibility requirements. He/she should go ahead and apply as the principal applicant
Other Requirements:
The applicant must be admissible to Canada. Browse about inadmissibility online.
You must not have any intention to live within the province of Quebec
If you have gained enough skilled work experience and wish to live permanently in Canada, then use our ‘come to Canada tool’ to see if you are qualified for the Express Entry Pool.
All these factors are part of the 100-point grid used in assessing skilled workers. How well you do in each of these six factors will determine the point you will earn. The total points will show whether you qualify for the Express Entry Point or not. 67 points are the current pass mark
