Once selected from the Express entry Pool and awarded with an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.
These are some of the top reasons for why an ITA may be denied:
1) Not meeting the requirements
2) Failure to understand what the government is looking for
3) Errors within the submission
4) Failure to optimize points within regulations
All Economic Class programs are designed to bring immigrants to Canada who can establish themselves economically in the country.
The Federal Skilled Trade Class is part of the Economic Class and this is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.
Federal Skilled Trades Class requirements:
These NOC B level occupations will be eligible for this program:
Certification or Offer of Employment
Trade certification in Canada falls under provincial jurisdiction. Each province outlines which professions will be regulated and establishes regulatory bodies where applicable. Provincial certification is often difficult to obtain from outside Canada and accordingly this program will be most beneficial to trades people who obtain an approved offer of employment from a recognized employer, or who are already working in Canada as temporary foreign workers. Not all trades are regulated in all of the provinces. Where a trade is not regulated, an offer of employment becomes mandatory.
Trades people who obtain an approved offer of employment for one year or more in their trade from a Canadian employer are also eligible to apply. The offer of employment will be evaluated to ensure that it is an eligible trade and that the hiring will have a neutral effect on the Canadian Labour Market.
Final Criteria before getting Permanent Residence:
Once selected from the Express entry Pool and awarded with an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.
The Federal Skilled Worker program is part of the Economic Class and this is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received.
To be eligible to apply, you must meet the program requirements.
| Selection Factor Scoring and Criteria | ||
| Factor | Max Points | Criteria determination |
| Education | 25 Points | Years of study and diploma or degree obtained |
| Language | 28 Points | Level of English of French (IELTS or TEF) |
| Experience | 15 Points | Years of professional work experience |
| Age | 12 Points | Age of the principal applicant |
| Arranged employment | 10 Points | Having a valid job offer |
| Adaptability | 10 Points | Points for several facots that could help the applicat adapt to canadian life |
Once selected from the Express entry Pool and awarded with an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and obtain security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.
Each Canadian province (except Quebec, which has a different selection system) and two territories have their own unique Provincial Nominee Programs. Participating provinces and territories sign agreements with IRCC that allow them to select immigrants who meet the requirements that they have set forth.
Candidates must first be entered into the Express Entry System with their CRS score (calculate here), then apply to a PNP program (which is a separate application). You will remain in the Express Entry pool for a year, or until you are selected to apply for Permanent Residence.
After the province processes your PNP application (typically 3-4 months), you will be granted 600 points to add to your Express Entry score. With these additional 600 points, you will be selected and invited to apply for PR at the very next draw, which occurs every 2 weeks.
Once a Provincial Nominee Certificate is granted, you receive 600 point that goes towards your00 and 500. The most recent cutoff scores to be selected for Express Entry have been in the 400 range. Individuals with a PNP Certificate automatically are granted 600 points to add to their Express Entry core of 300-500 points. The PNP certificate would give a final Express Entry score above 900 which is significantly higher than the current cutoff selection score of around 400-500 points.
Each province in Canada is looking for candidates with skilled job experience to fill labour shortages in their province. The list of occupations vary from province to province, depending on their needs. If you are granted a PNP nomination, you most likely will be able to find a job since you are granted a PNP for a job category where their is a shortage of your skill set.
If you have job experience in one of the categories below and you are interested in applying for Permanent Residence in Canada, please contact us for assistance. It is not a straightforward process and we can help you get PR under these PNP programs.
Administrative Assistants
Administrative assistants
Aerospace
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
Advertising and Marketing
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Agriculture
Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
Managers in agriculture
Engineers
Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Drafting Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Finance and Accounting
Accounting and related clerks
Financial Auditors and Accountants
Financial and Investment Analysts
Financial Sales Representatives
Other Financial Officers
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
Medicine and Health
Biological technologists and technicians
Health information management occupations
Licensed Practical Nurses
Registered Nurses