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Starting January 1 st, 2015, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued an official statement regarding accepting visa applications under the Canada Express Entry program for Skilled Professionals. If a candidate’s application is selected from the entry pool, they must meet further selection criteria under the skilled worker program. An individual can file under one of the following programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Class
  • Federal Skilled Trades Class
  • Canadian Experience Class

It is essential to understand that this selection criterion is applicable only if the candidate’s application is chosen from the Canada Express Entry pool.

Furthermore, unless a candidate meets the FSW selection criteria, they will not be issued an invite. It is vital to not confuse the selection criteria under FSW with the points-based system under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)-Express Entry Points Criteria. The main goal of CRS and the associated point-system is to rank a specific candidate against other potential migrants and identify the most suitable candidates. Following is the application point system and associated selection criteria which should be met by principal applicants who are selected from the express entry pool

Language (Maximum Points 28) A candidate can claim up-to 24 points for the English language factor and another four points under the French language factor contingent on the applicant filing with English as their first language. Applicants can claim all 24 points with high English proficiency (as proven by a high IELTS score). To qualify for the Federal Skills Worker Class program, a candidate must prove a minimum level of proficiency in the following language abilities:

  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing

An applicant can have various combinations of scores and associated credit points for a factor. However, they will require a score of at least 6.0 to qualify. Specifically, with reference to CRS under the Canada Express Entry points program, it is beneficial for both spouses to appear in the IELTS test together and provide their score sheets jointly. If both spouses score well in the IELTS, the number of points will be higher under CRS.

Second Official Language

The points associated with second language proficiency have been decreased from eight to four under this system. This makes focusing on one language a more feasible strategy for those attempting to qualify for Canadian immigration. Age (Maximum 12 points) Under the FSW system, the preferential age band is defined from 18 to 35 years. The maximum number of points that can be allotted under this criteria are 12. A person over 47 years of age will get zero points on the age criteria. However, they can still file if they meet the minimum point requirement of 67 points under other selection attributes. Employment Experience (Maximum 15 Points) The points allocation under this criterion for employment experience are as follows:

  • One year of experience: 9 points
  • Two to three years of experience: 11 points
  • Four to Five years of experience: 13 points
  • Six years of experience: 15 points

Here, it is important to note that a minimum experience of at least one year in an occupation listed on O, A, and B categories is mandatory. More experience in this category translates into higher points for the applicant. Educational and Professional Credentials (Maximum 25 Points) According to the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), the principal applicant’s current educational and professional qualifications will be evaluated by a Canadian credential evaluation authority. This evaluation will assess the applicant’s credentials in relation to similar Canadian qualifications. Under the FSW category, only principal applicants who receive a positive evaluation of their educational and professional credentials will be eligible to file the permanent resident application.

At CanOz Visa’s, we have assisted many of our clients with Express Entry Applications, please review our testimonials to see what our clients say about us. Need more information or assistance with applying, we are here to help, please contact our Canadian Immigration Consultant at +1 647 772 8994 or click on below button to Book Free Consultation Now!

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Client Testimonials

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RAJA RAM
RAJA RAM
2024-03-19
The best place to consult anything. Harsimrat Kaur helped me alot in choosing a program. Seriously honest and clear advice I have got from them. Highly recommended. There were clear communication about services as well and their prices.
Dheeraj Swaroop
Dheeraj Swaroop
2024-03-13
I had the pleasure of working with Harsimrat Kaur, who provided invaluable assistance in my work permit application. Harsimrat's extensive knowledge and professionalism were evident throughout the process. Her exceptional communication skills, proactive approach, and attention to detail significantly eased my stress. I appreciate her personalized guidance, relevant advice, and genuine dedication to client satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend Harsimrat Kaur for her outstanding expertise and support.
Akshay Balu
Akshay Balu
2024-03-04
Had a nice experience with the CanOz team. Applied for PR with them. My case was different as I lost my passport while the application was in process. Had to explain to IRCC and request for PNP point transfer and all. The team did the necessary things to make sure my application would not get rejected. Harsimrat ma'm really understood my situation and were supportive throughout the process. Thank you team!
Louisa Boakye Agyemang
Louisa Boakye Agyemang
2024-02-29
I had such a nice reception
Nidhi Bhan
Nidhi Bhan
2024-02-24
Absolutely seamless journey to get my visa with 100% end to end assistance from a well informed team! Thank you CanOz! At the onset we were clearly explained every miletone of the journey and expectations from both sides were clearly spealt. We were well informed about the paper work that would be needed and other documentation formalities that were supposed to get fulfilled. There were absolutely no surprises and we steadily moved from one step to the next. Infact most of our questions and apprehensions were fairly preempted and there was no scope of any ambiguity! Delightful and totally relaxed was our experience! Thank you again!
Navneet Kaur
Navneet Kaur
2024-02-22
Had an excellent experience with Canoz. Harsimrat helped me in my PR application, they were highly competent during the entire process, they kept me in the loop, shared every update and gave the best advice. I strongly recommend the team to anyone seeking any sort of immigration help. Many thanks for your assistance and keep up the good work.
nimra arif
nimra arif
2024-02-21
I highly recommend CanOz Visa Services because they are really helpful and they are doing excellent job. I got my PR this year and the entire process was completed in just 6-7 months. The process was so smooth just because of them, especially Harsimrat who provided invaluable support. Her guidance is really appreciated. I am really happy and fully satisfied with their services. If anyone is planning to immigrate to Canada or Australia, I strongly suggest reaching out to them from the very beginning. They truly provide world-class services. Thank you Harsimrat for all the efforts. I am really grateful. :)
Shuja Rahman
Shuja Rahman
2024-02-10
Bakhash was immensely helpful with our work visa process to Australia 🔆, from the time we called until the end he helped us throughout the whole process and made it very simple and clear. CanOz staff were very polite and accommodating. This is the person you want to go to if you want to get things done quickly and efficiently without any hassles. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, thank you so much!
Tiegan Murphy
Tiegan Murphy
2024-02-03
Could not have asked for a better experience working with CanOz! Bakhash was there to answer questions every step of the way and made the whole process of getting our Australian PR so seamless. We couldn’t recommend him or this company more. If you are thinking of immigrating to Australia, this is absolutely the company you need to work with! Thank you Bakhash, for making our dreams come true!
Arjun R'Krishnan
Arjun R'Krishnan
2024-02-03
My Australian PR application took about 5 years to reach an outcome. It was a bit of a complicated case and I might have lost hope had Baksh not been my migration agent. By the time I got introduced to Baksh I had already tried a couple of popular agents and got frustrated by the lack of transparency they demonstrated. Baksh was the polar opposite to those money grabbers. He was always clear with his suggestions, had excellent knowledge of the system and his advice helped navigate through complexities with so much ease. The payments were always discussed and was clarified too. An absolute gem of a professional. By the time I received 2 invites in 2022, I trusted Baksh's recommendation and opted to go for 189 albeit being more complicated than a 491. I am so glad I did. I cannot recommend Baksh and Canoz enough.

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