Canada Welcomes 4,000 Professionals with Opportunity for Permanent Residency

Continuing its tradition of welcoming skilled professionals from around the globe, Canada’s Express Entry system has granted 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. This fits with Canada's goal of strengthening its economy by bringing in skilled and experienced workers.

Canada Express Entry System 

Canada permanent residency can be obtained by an eligible person through this simple and effective process. Under this process, the applicant is reviewed and selected on the basis of the applicant's qualifications, work history, and proficiency in language. 

Profile Creation and Pool Entry

To start, aspirants join a pool of applicants by creating an Express Entry profile.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Applicants are evaluated based on a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS). The CRS considers several factors, including:

• Education:Higher educational qualifications contribute to better scores.

• Work Experience: Canadian and international work experience is valued, emphasising recent experience.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and/or French, assessed through tests like IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF.

• Adaptability: Factors such as family in Canada or previous study/work experience there.

Regular Draws

IRCC conducts regular draws from the pool, inviting the top-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residency. 

What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program? 

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) specifically facilitates skilled workers with Canadian work experience to obtain permanent residency. Key eligibility criteria for this program include:

• Work Experience: Candidates must have worked in paid skilled work in Canada for education for at least one year within the last three years (equivalent part-time experience is also considered).

• Employment Authorization: The candidate must have gained the requisite work experience while holding temporary resident status with authorisation to work.

• Language Proficiency: Being proficient in either English or French is mandatory, and this can be done by taking a test that is recognized worldwide, such as the IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF.

Who all are excluded? 

It is important to note that certain types of experience do not count toward the required work experience:

• Volunteering: Unpaid volunteer work is not considered.
• Unpaid internships: Internships without remuneration do not qualify.
• Unauthorised Work: Any work completed without proper authorisation is excluded.

Permanent Residency in Canada

A permanent residence in Canada enjoys several benefits: 

• Can freely live, work and study: Permanent residents enjoy the freedom to live, work, and study in any province or territory they prefer.

• Social Advantages: Permanent residents can enjoy a range of social advantages similar to Canadian citizens. These advantages includes: extensive healthcare coverage and numerous assistance programs. Children have the opportunity to receive free education until they complete their intermediate. 

• Pathway to Citizenship: Upon satisfying the requisite residency criteria, permanent residents may seek Canadian citizenship, therefore gaining further opportunities and rights.

• Legal Protection: Permanent residents are safeguarded by Canadian law, upholding their rights and freedoms.

• Family Sponsorship: Permanent residents can bring eligible family members to Canada for residency, enabling families to unite and live their lives there. 

• Employment Opportunities: Permanent residents can pursue various job opportunities without a work visa, which improves their career prospects.

Final Report

The Canadian decision to grant permanent residence isn't just about filling the country's vacant job positions but building a vibrant future. It is a chance for skilled professionals to create a new life and become part of the Canadian story.

• Canada invites 4,000 professionals to apply for permanent residency.

• Objective: Enhance the economy with skilled workers.

• Express Entry: Candidates create profiles, rank top candidates, and receive invitations.

• CEC Program: Requires 1-year paid skilled work in Canada, proper work authorisation, and language proficiency.

• Excluded: Unpaid volunteer work, unpaid internships, and unauthorised work.