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    Relocating to Canada: A Guide to the Express Entry Program with CIS (Chiltern Immigration Services)

    Overview of Canada’s Express Entry Program

    Canada’s Express Entry Program is a dynamic point-based immigration system designed to facilitate the relocation of skilled professionals to Canada. Its core purpose is to identify candidates most likely to thrive in Canada, based on a comprehensive evaluation system. The maximum score in this system is 1200 points, taking into account various factors including the applicant’s age, educational background, language proficiency, work experience in Canada, other work experiences, skill transferability, and additional elements. The program streamlines the process of settling in Canada, typically within 6 to 12 months.

    Enhanced Immigration Services with CIS

    CIS, a prominent Overseas Immigration Company, specializes in Canadian migration, offering extensive support in each step of the immigration process. With CIS, applicants gain a strategic advantage in navigating the complexities of Canada’s Express Entry Program.

    Key Features of the Express Entry Program
    1. Online Accessibility: The program is available online throughout the year without any cap on the number of applicants.
    2. Applicable Programs: It encompasses the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class Immigration Program.
    3. Application Process: Candidates must express their interest and apply for jobs classified under Skill Types 0, A, and B.
    4. Evaluation and ITA: Profiles are evaluated for points, and the highest scorers receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency (PR), based on the Annual Immigration Levels.
    Express Entry Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for the Express Entry program, candidates must score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points. These points are allocated based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), evaluating skills, experience, Canadian employment status, and provincial/territorial nomination.

    CriteriaDescription
    Age:You can score the maximum points if you are between 18-35 years. Those above this age group will gain lesser points.
    Education:Your minimum educational qualification must be equal to the higher secondary education level in Canada. A higher level of educational qualification means more points.
    work experienceTo score the minimum points you should have at least one year of work experience. If you have more years of work experience you will gain more points.
    Language ability:You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS equivalent to CLB 7 to be eligible to apply and score the minimum points. Higher scores mean more points.
    Adaptability:You can score ten points on the adaptability factor if your family members or close relatives are living in Canada and will be able to support you when you move in there. You can also gain points if your spouse or legal partner is ready to migrate with you to Canada.
    Arranged employment:A valid job offer from a Canadian employer entitles you for ten points.
    Express Entry Draws and CRS Score

    Regular draws set a minimum CRS score for issuing ITAs. Applicants meeting or exceeding this score, especially those with longer presence in the pool, are prioritized.

    Steps to Apply for the Express Entry Program with CIS
    1. Complete ECA: For non-Canadian education, an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) is required.
    2. Language Tests: Complete English proficiency tests (IELTS or equivalent). French language proficiency (like TEF) is an advantage.
    3. Create Express Entry Profile: Include details like age, work experience, and education. Profiles meeting the points threshold enter the Express Entry pool.
    4. Calculate CRS Score: Profiles in the pool are ranked based on the CRS score.
    5. Receive ITA: Selected profiles receive an ITA for PR visa documentation.

    Canada Express Entry draws in 2024

    Draw no.DateDraw TypeInvitations issuedReference links
    279January 10, 2024All Program draw1,510First Express Entry Draw of 2024: Canada invites 1510 Skilled Workers

    Canada Express Entry draws in 2023

    Draw No.DateDraw typeInvitations issuedReference links
    278December 21, 2023Agriculture and Agri-food occupations (2023-1)4004 Days, 4 Express Entry Draws, and 3,395 invitations to Canadian Permanent Residency!
    277December 20, 2023Transport occupations (2023-1)6706th Express Entry Draw of December 2023 invited 670 candidates under Transport Occupations
    276December 19, 2023Trade occupations (2023-1) 1,000 Express Entry draw issued 1,000 ITAs under Trade occupations category
    275December 18, 2023All Program draw1,325275th Canada Express Entry Draw issued 1,325 ITAs with a CRS score 542
    274December 08, 2023STEM occupations5,900Third Express Entry Draw of the week invited 5900 candidates to apply for the PR visas
    273December 07, 2023French language proficiency 1,000Latest Express Entry draw issued 1000 ITAs for French Speakers
    272December 06, 2023All Program draw4,750Breaking News! IRCC holds Express Entry draw after a long gap of 1 month. 4750 ITAs issued with a cut off CRS score 561
    271October 26, 2023Healthcare occupations (2023-1)3725Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,725 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 500
    270October 25, 2023French language proficiency (2023-1)300Second Express Entry draw of the week invited 300 ITAs for French language proficiency
    269October 24, 2023Provincial Nominee Program1548IRCC invites 1548 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw
    268October 10, 2023All Program draw3725Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,725 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 500
    267September 28, 2023Agriculture and Agri-food occupations (2023-1)600Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    266September 27, 2023French language proficiency (2023-1)500Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    265September 26, 2023All Program draw3000Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    264September 20, 2023Transport occupations (2023-1)1000Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    263September 19, 2023All Program draw3200Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    262Aug 15, 2023All Program Draw4300Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 4300 ITAs
    261Aug 03, 2023Trade occupations (2023-1) 1500First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs
    260Aug 02, 2023French language proficiency (2023-1) 800IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers
    259Aug 01, 2023All Program Draw2000Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs
    258July 12, 2023French language proficiency (2023-1)3800 Canada invites 3800 candidates in the French language category based draw
    257July 11, 2023All Program800 5th Express Entry draw in July 2023, issued 800 ITAs
    256July 7, 2023French language proficiency (2023-1)2300First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITAs
    255July 6, 2023Healthcare occupations (2023-1)1500 Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463
    254July 5, 2023STEM occupations (2023-1)500 First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486
    253July 4, 2023All Program700 #253 Express Entry draw issued 700 ITAs in all program draw
    252June 28, 2023Healthcare occupations (2023-1)500 First category-based Express Entry draw invited 500 Healthcare professionals with a cut-off score 476
    251June 27, 2023All Program4300 Latest Express Entry draw invited 4300 candidates with a CRS cut-off score 486
    250June 8, 2023All Program4800 250th Canada Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs
    249May 24, 2023All Program4800 Latest Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs with a CRS of 488. Register your EOI now!
    248May 10, 2023Provincial Nominee Program589 Express Entry held PNP specific draw and invited 589 candidates.
    247April 26, 2023All Program3500 #247 Canada Express Entry Draw: 3500 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
    246April 12, 2023All Program3500 Express Entry rounds of invitations: 3500 ITAs issued with a CRS of 486
    245March 29, 2023All Program7000 Canada Express Entry program issued 21,000 ITAs in just 15 days. Register your EOI now!
    244March 23, 2023All Program7000 Biggest Express Entry Draw ever issued 7,000 ITAs, to fill 1 million job vacancies in Canada
    243March 15, 2023All Program7000 Express Entry draws roars in March: 7000 ITAs issued with lowest CRS score 484
    242March 1, 2023Provincial Nominee Program667 Canada issued 667 ITAs in Express Entry PNP-only draw
    241February 15, 2023Provincial Nominee Program699 New PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw invited 699 candidates
    240February 2, 2023Federal Skilled Worker3300 First FSW draw in Express Entry history invited 3,300 candidates
    239February 1, 2023Provincial Nominee Program893 3rd Express Entry draw of 2023 invited 893 PNP candidates
    238January 18, 2023All Program55002nd Express Entry draw of 2023 invites 5,500 candidates
    237January 11, 2023All Program5500 First Express Entry draw in 2023 issued 5,500 invitations with a CRS score of 507
    Canada Express Entry Immigration Levels Plan 
    Program202420252026
    Express Entry110,770117,550 117,550 

    CRS Score Calculator

    The Canada Express Entry Program assesses applications through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS score calculator assigns points based on six factors, determining the eligibility of candidates for migration to Canada with a Permanent Residency (PR) Visa. The scoring system, with a maximum of 1200 points, evaluates both the applicant and their spouse (if applicable) on the following criteria:

    1. Age
    2. Highest level of education
    3. Language skills
    4. Canadian work experience
    5. Other work experience
    6. Skill Transferability
    7. Other factors

    1. Core/Human Capital Factors
    AgeWith spouseSingle
    1700
    189099
    1995105
    20-29100110
    3095105
    319099
    328594
    338088
    347583
    357077
    366572
    376066
    385561
    395055
    404550
    413539
    422528
    431517
    4456
    >4500
    Level of educationWith spouseSingle
    Secondary school (high school) credential2830
    1-year post-secondary program credential8490
    2-year post-secondary program credential9198
    ≥3-year post-secondary program credential or a Bachelor’s degree112120
    2 post-secondary program credentials (one must be of least 3 years)119128
    Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree126135
    Doctorate / PhD140150
    Language proficiencyWith spouseSingle
    First Official LanguagePer abilityPer ability
    CLB 4 or 566
    CLB 689
    CLB 71617
    CLB 82223
    CLB 92931
    CLB 10 or more3234
    Second Official Language Per abilityPer ability
    CLB 5 or 611
    CLB 7 or 833
    CLB 9 or more66
    Additional points for both French and English  
    CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 4 or lower (or none) in English2525
    CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 5 or higher in English5050
    Canadian work experienceWith spouseSingle
    0 – 1 year00
    1 year3540
    2 years4653
    3 years5664
    4 years6372
    ≥ 5 years7080
    2. Spouse or Common-law partner Factors
    Level of educationWith spouseSingle
    Less than secondary school (high school) credential0NA
    Secondary school (high school) credential2NA
    1-year post-secondary program credential6NA
    2-year post-secondary program credential7NA
    ≥3-year post-secondary program credential or Bachelor’s degree8NA
    2 or more post-secondary program credentials (one must be of at least 3 years)9NA
    Master’s OR Entry-to-practice professional degree10NA
    Doctorate / PhD10NA
    Language proficiencyWith spouseSingle
    First Official Languageper abilityNA
    CLB 5 or 61NA
    CLB 7 or 83NA
    CLB ≥ 95NA
    Canadian work experienceWith spouseSingle
    less than 1 year0NA
    1 year5NA
    2 years4NA
    3 years8NA
    4 years9NA
    ≥ 5 years10NA
    Level of educationWith spouseSingle
    3. Skills Transferability Factors
    Education & LanguageWith spouseSingle
    ≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 7 or 81313
    2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 7 or 82525
    ≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + CLB 9 in each ability2525
    2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + CLB 9 in each ability5050
    Education & Canadian Work ExperienceWith spouseSingle
    ≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + 1 year Canadian work experience1313
    2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/Ph.D. + 1-year Canadian work experience2525
    ≥ 1 year post-secondary program degree + 2-year Canadian work experience2525
    2 post-secondary degrees/Master’s/PhD + 2-year Canadian work experience5050
    Foreign Work Experience & LanguageWith spouseSingle
    1-2 years + CLB 7 or 81313
    ≥ 3 years + CLB 7 or 82525
    1-2 years + CLB 9 or more2525
    ≥ 3 years + CLB 9 or more5050
    Foreign Work Experience & Canadian Work ExperienceWith spouseSingle
    1-2 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience1313
    ≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 1-year Canadian work experience2525
    1-2 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience2525
    ≥ 3 years of foreign work experience + 2-year Canadian work experience5050
    Certificate of Qualification and LanguageWith spouseSingle
    Certificate of Qualification + CLB 5, ≥ 1 CLB 72525
    Certificate of Qualification + CLB 7 on all language abilities5050
    4. Provincial Nomination or Offer of Employment
    Provincial nominationWith spouseSingle
    Provincial nominee certificate600600
    Offer of Employment from a Canadian companyWith spouseSingle
    Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 0 Major group 00200200
    Qualifying offer of employment – NOC TEER 1, 2 or 3, or any TEER 0 other than Major group 005050
    5. Additional Points
    Post-secondary education in CanadaWith spouseSingle
    Credentials of 1 or 2 years1515
    Credential of 3 years or longer, Master or PhD3030
    Sibling in CanadaWith spouseSingle
    Sibling in Canada who is over 18+, Canadian PR or citizen, residing in Canada1515

    Express Entry Profile Creation

    Eligibility factorsFederal Skilled Worker ProgramCanadian Experience ClassFederal Skilled Trades Program
    Language skills (English or French skills)✓CLB 7CLB 7 if your TEER  0 or 1CLB 5 for speaking and listening
    ✓CLB 7CLB 5 if your TEER 2CLB 4 for reading and writing
    Work Experience (Type/Level)TEER 0,1, 2,3Canadian Experience in TEER 0,1, 2, 3Canadian Experience in skilled trade
    One year continuous within the last 10 yearsOne year in Canada in the last 3 yearsTwo years within last 5 years
    Job offerSelection criteria (FSW) points for a job offer.Not ApplicableA full-time job offer for at least 1 year
    EducationSecondary education is required.Not ApplicableNot Applicable
    Extra points for your post-secondary education.Not ApplicableNot Applicable
    IRCC Time LinesECA Credential Assessment: Upon submission of documents to designated authorities 8 to 20 weeks.
    Express Entry Profile: Express Entry Profile is valid for 1 year from the date of submission.
    PR Application: Upon receiving ITA client must submit supporting documents within 60 days.
    PR Visa: Upon submission of PR application the visa processing time is 6 months.
    PR Visa: PR visa is valid for 5 years

    Express Entry fees

    • Language tests: $300
    • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): $200
    • Biometrics: $85/person
    • Government fees: $1,325/adult & $225/child
    • Medical examination fees: $450/adult & $250/child
    • Police clearance certificates: $100
    Proof of Funds for Express Entry
    Number offamily membersFunds required(in Canadian dollars)
    1$13,310
    2$16,570
    3$20,371
    4$24,733
    5$28,052
    6$31,638
    7$35,224
    For each additional family member$3,586
    Express Entry 2022 Round-Up
    Date of DrawDraw No.No. of Candidates invitedCRS ScoreArticle Title
    November 23, 20222364,75049111th All program Express Entry Draw invited 4,750 candidates
    November 9, 20222354,750494235th Express Entry Draw issued 4,750 ITAs with a CRS score of 494 
    October 26, 20222344,750496Express Entry draw issued 4,750 ITAs with CRS score of 496 
    October 12, 20222334,250500Biggest Express Entry draw till date issued 4,250 invitations 
    September 28, 20222323,750504232nd Express Entry draw issued 3,750 invitations 
    September 14, 20222313,250510 Biggest Express Entry draw of 2022 invited 3,250 candidates
    August 31, 20222302,750516230th Express Entry draw invites 2,750 candidates to apply for Canada PR 
    August 17, 20222292,250525New All-Program Express Entry draw issues 2,250 ITAs 
    August 3, 20222282,000533Third all-program Express Entry draw issued 2,000 ITAs 
    July 20, 20222271,750542 Canada increases ITAs to 1,750, CRS drops to 542 – Express Entry Draw
    July 6, 20222261,500557Canada issues 1,500 ITAs in the first All-Program Express Entry Draw 
    June 22, 2022225636752 Express Entry 225th draw invited 636 PNP Candidates
    June 8, 2022224932796Largest Express Entry draw invites 932 candidates 
    May 25, 2022223589741 Express Entry draw invites 589 candidates through PNP
    May 11, 2022222545753Canada issued 545 invitations through Express Entry 
    April 27, 2022221829772Canada invites 829 PNP candidates through Express Entry 
    April 13, 2022220787782 Express Entry Draw: Invited 787 PNP candidates
    March 30, 2022219919785 3rd Express Entry Draw in March Invited 919 PNP candidates
    March 16, 2022218924754 Canada invites 924 candidates in 6th PNP draw – Express Entry
    March 2, 20222171,047761 Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047
    February 16, 20222161,082710Express Entry: Canada invites 1082 candidates
    February 2, 20222151,070674Canada Express Entry: 1,070 Provincial Nominees Invited in Third Draw of 2022 
    January 19, 20222141,036745Canada Express Entry: 1,036 Provincial Nominees Invited in Latest Draw 
    January 5, 2022213392808 Canada Express Entry: First Draw of 2022 Invites 392 to Apply
    Canada PNP draws in 2022
    Provincial Nominee ProgramNumber of Candidates invited in 2022
    Alberta PNP2,320
    British Columbia PNP8,878
    Manitoba PNP7,469
    Ontario PNP21,261
    Prince Edward Island PNP1,854
    Saskatchewan PNP11,113
    Nova Scotia PNP162
    *Quebec Immigration Program8071