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Express Entry
Overview of Express Entry System Changes to the system Trends Strategies, tactics and pitfalls
Overview of Express Entry
Electronic PR application system Case management system, but also a
selection system Multi-stage process Improves efficiency but reduces predictability Accounts for more than a quarter of all
immigrants
Express Entry Process
FSW EE Pool ITA
Getting into the Pool
Canadian Experience Class Federal Skilled Workers Federal Skilled Trades
Canadian Experience Class
One year of full-time high-skill employment in Canada
Language proficiency
Federal Skilled Workers
Old points grid – 67/100 (age, education, work experience, language ability, arranged employment, etc.)
One full-time year of high skill work experience in the past 10 years
Settlement funds
Federal Skilled Trades
Job offer or Canadian qualifications in a skilled trade
Training and work experience Language proficiency Accounts for only 1% of Express Entry cases
In the Pool
Eligible candidates create an online profile in the Express Entry system
Once verified, admitted to the pool Candidates ranked, given CRS score May register with Job Match service No documents or verification at this stage
Invitations to Apply
Approximately every two weeks Electronic application 90 days to perfect application
e-Application for PR
Information and documents uploaded online Originals may be requested but rarely are Beware of completeness check Most applications processed in under six
months
Increasing CRS Points
Improve language scores Get ECA Get arranged employment Obtain a PNP nomination
BC PNP Express Entry
FSW EE Pool ITA
PNP
2016-2017 Reforms
Reduced points for arranged employment Points for Canadian study Points for siblings in Canada Points for French More facilitative job offer requirements More time to file application
New: Quality Assurance
Randomly-selected Personal interview at local IRCC office Original documents Additional verifications
Trends
IRCC expects 88,000 approvals through Express Entry in 2018
Higher numbers in following years Lowest CRS pass mark: 199 (ST only) Lowest general pass mark: 413 Highest CRS pass mark: 886 Normally around 450
Strategies and Tactics
Be sure to canvas admissibility issues at the outset
Perform eligibility and points assessments before trying to create a profile
Strategies and Tactics (Cont’d)
Timing is everything – don’t create a profile until you’re ready to file PR application
Time-consuming documents can include police clearances, ECAs, language tests, medical examinations, employment letters and records, translations
Watch for expiring documents
Strategies and Tactics (Cont’d)
Provide employers with letter templates and clear instructions
Check LinkedIn, resume, forms and employer letters for consistency
Ensure no inconsistencies between profile and e-APR
Strategies and Tactics (Cont’d)
Note different requirements for employment history and personal history
Beware of premature ITA
