How to Get Express Entry into Canada for Skilled Immigrants

A valid job offer has to be:

• made by one employer
• continuous
• paid
• full-time (at least 30 hours a week)
• not seasonal
• for at least one year after we issue your permanent resident visa
• in a job that is NOC:
  1. Skill Type 0 or
  2. Skill Levels A or B

It also must be made :

• by an employer with a new positive LMIA that approves the offer and names you and your position OR
• if you’re currently working in Canada in a NOC 0, A or B job on a work permit that was issued based on an LMIA, and:
  1. you’re working for an employer listed on your work permit
  2. you’re authorized to work in Canada on the day you apply for a permanent resident visa, and when the visa is issued
  3. your current employer made you an offer to give you a full-time job for at least one year if you’re accepted as a permanent resident OR
• if you have a valid work permit for a NOC 0, A or B job that is exempt from needing an LMIA, and you:
  1. are currently working for an employer specified on the work permit
  2. have one year of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work) for that employer
  3. have a valid job offer from that employer for at least one year after we issue your permanent resident visa.

Federal Skilled Trades workers

It also must be made:

• by employer(s) who have a new positive LMIA that approves the offer and names you and your position OR
• if you’re currently working in Canada in a skilled trade job a work permit that was issued based on a positive LMIA, and:
  1. you’re working for an employer listed on your work permit
  2. you’re authorized to work in Canada on the day you apply for a permanent resident visa and when the visa is issued
  3. your current employer(s) offered you a full-time job if you’re accepted as a permanent resident, in a job that is in the same three digit level of the NOC as your current job, for at least one year OR
• you have a valid work permit for one of the listed skilled trade occupation and it’s exempt from needing an LMIA, and you:
  1. are currently working for an employer specified on the work permit
  2. have one year of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work) for the employer(s) on your work permit who is making the offer and
  3. have a valid job offer from that employer for at least one year after we issue your permanent resident visa.

How long does Canada Express Entry take?

The Canadian Express Entry can take up-to six months to process, from submission of the Express Entry profile to the issuance of a permanent resident visa. However, not all cases will be as fast. Your Express Entry profile will remain active in the pool of candidates for 12 months if you do not receive an invitation to apply. If after 12 months you have not received an invitation, you are welcome to resubmit your profile and remain in the pool. To break it down further:

• Your profile will remain valid for 12 months in the Express Entry pool
• Upon issuance of the ITA, you will have 60 days to provide the requested full application of documents
• Once the immigration authorities receive your complete application, your permanent resident visa, IRCC may process your application in about six months

How to Apply for Express Entry Visa In Canada

Applying to Express Entry is a two-step process. The first step is to submit your profile which requires the following documents:

1. Language test results
2. Educational credential assessment report
3. A passport or travel document

After you submit your profile and you receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you will need to provide a more substantial application that includes reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, and results of a medical examination.

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