The Express Entry system is a key part of Canada’s immigration system. The new categories announced today will help employers find the most qualified candidates for their open positions and make it easier for them to select immigrants who will be able to contribute to our economy.
The Federal Skilled Worker Class – Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) is a new stream in the Express Entry system. This class is open to candidates who meet the required levels of education, work experience and age requirements.
Candidates who have earned Canadian degrees or diplomas from Canadian institutions are eligible for this category. Candidates must also meet the minimum English and French language proficiency requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In addition, they must also have at least one year’s full time skilled work experience in order to be eligible for an FSWC nomination. *
The new categories include:* Federal Skilled Workers – Occupations that require at least two years’ post-secondary studies;* Skilled Trades Workers – Occupations that require less than two years’ post-secondary studies but more than one year’s full-time skilled work experience;* Business Programmers – Occupations that require less than two years’ post-secondary studies but more than one year’s full-time skilled work experience;* Professionals – These occupations are only available through Express Entry under this stream if you meet all required criteria (i.e., you must have at least three years of relevant work experience).
The Federal Skilled Trades Class – Express Entry
The Federal Skilled Trades Class is for immigrants who have a job offer in a skilled trade occupation. If you are an employer, your company can submit an Express Entry profile of your work experience and skills.
The Federal Skilled Trades Class will be available starting with the 2019 intake.
The Canadian Experience Class – Express Entry
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a new class of candidates who have lived and worked in Canada for a specified period of time. They are eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada. This class has been created to help Canadians with job offers, professional qualifications or language skills who want to immigrate but do not qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
The CEC includes:
- A maximum age requirement of 45 years old;
- A minimum residency period of two years;
- Candidates must demonstrate that they have completed at least two years with full-time employment or self-employment after graduation from an accredited university/college program.
Ontario Labour Market Access candidates in the Federal Skilled Trades Category (LMAC) – Express Entry
Express Entry candidates in the Ontario Labour Market Access category (LMAC) – Federal Skilled Trades Category (LMAC) are now eligible to apply. This new category is based on the federal skilled trades program and will streamline applications for those with work experience in Ontario’s construction, extraction, manufacturing and processing industries.
The LMAC will be available for:
- Newcomers who have worked in Canada during the past 2 years before applying; or
- Those who have been living and working in Canada for at least 3 years – including full-time students who have completed their studies; or
- A parent/grandparent of a qualifying Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived outside our borders since Jan 1st 2001
Quebec Labour Market Access candidates in the Federal Skilled Trades Category (LMAC) – Express Entry
The Government of Canada is expanding the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSCTC) to include Quebec candidates in the following categories:
- Quebec Labour Market Access candidates in the Federal Skilled Trades Class (LMAC). This will allow them to apply under Express Entry and have a better chance of receiving an offer of employment than they did before.
Quebec candidates in the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSCTC) – Express Entry
In addition to the existing Express Entry job opportunities for francophone, this new category will allow you to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSCTC) has been added as a new express entry stream under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. The FSCTC stream allows candidates who have lived and worked in Canada to apply for permanent residence as long as they meet certain criteria such as being able to support themselves financially independently and having sufficient English or French language skills. The new categories include open work permits for immigrants who have lived and worked in Canada, who can now apply for permanent residence in Canada.
The new categories include open work permits for immigrants who have lived and worked in Canada, who can now apply for permanent residence in Canada.
The Express Entry system makes it easier for newcomers to apply to stay permanently in Canada. It invites skilled workers and investors from around the world to make their mark on Canadian society by investing in our country’s economy and helping create jobs. The program is aimed at attracting professionals with skills that are in high demand but difficult to fill due to low unemployment levels or other factors such as economic downturns or wars abroad.
The new categories are a result of an ongoing effort by the Government to make it easier for highly skilled immigrants to become permanent residence in Canada. Once you apply for an open work permit, you will be able to apply for permanent residence and start your Canadian career!
Emigrantz Global Consultancy registered and partnered with ICCRC (ICCRC – R407847) has more than a decade’s experience in the immigration industry. We have been fulfilling the needs of Permanent residency, student visa, business visa and work permit aspirants for Canada along with other countries.
We are just a call / email away to help you in making your dreams come true.
Contact us on: +966-547598555 / 966-569521000 / 966-541219841
Email : info@emigrantz.com / contact@emigrantz.com