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Pathways to Permanent
Residence in Canada:
Express Entry
&
COVID-19 Updates
Michael Frenette & Angelo Raimondo
IRCC Outreach Officer
April 15, 2021
Topics
Important Concepts
Pathway to Permanent Residence Through
Express Entry
COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
COVID-19 Processing Applications
COVID-19 Special Measures
IMPORTANT: Policies and programs are subject to change.
For the latest updates, please visit www.Canada.ca
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National Occupational Classification (NOC)
NOC 0: management jobs
Express NOC A: professional jobs
Entry
NOC B: technical jobs and skilled trades
NOC C: semi-skilled jobs
NOC D: entry-level jobs
IMPORTANT: Work experience in skilled jobs (NOC 0, A, or B)
is required before you can apply for PR through Express Entry.
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Language testing
CELPIP General
Canadian Language
English Benchmark (CLB)
IELTS General
Approved Training
Language Tests
TEF Canada
French Niveaux de
compétence
linguistique canadiens
TCF Canada (NCLC)
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Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Do I need to have my education
assessed?
My highest level of My highest level of
education was completed education was completed
in Canada outside Canada
No Yes
Find a designated
organization to get an ECA 6
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• Online system that manages expressions of interest in becoming a
permanent resident of Canada
• Must meet minimum requirements to create a profile
• Your profile will be given a score and ranked against other candidates
• Creating a profile is free
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Pathway to permanent residence through Express Entry
! Express Entry is your first step to immigrate permanently as a
skilled worker under:
Federal Skilled Worker Federal Skilled Trades Canadian Experience A portion of the
Program (FSW) Program (FST) Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee
Program (PNP)
• Only skilled work experience (NOC 0, A, B) qualifies for Express Entry
• Pass an approved language test — results must be less than two years old
when you
• complete your Express Entry profile, and
• apply for permanent residence 9Minimum work experience requirement
Federal Skilled Federal Skilled Canadian
Worker Program Trades Program Experience Class
1 year of work in Canada in
1 year of continuous work 2 years of work in an any skilled occupation
in one skilled occupation eligible skilled trade
Unauthorized work does not
count
Experience while
Experience while studying studying can count Experience during full-time
can count study does not count
Experience through self- Experience through self- Experience through self-
employment can count employment can count employment does not count
Full-time: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), or
Part-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
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More than 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours) 10Express Entry is a step-by-step process
Step 1: Create your Express Entry Profile Express Entry Pool
Step 2: Receive an Invitation to Apply Apply for Permanent Residence Online
11Express Entry profile
IMPORTANT
• Profile is valid for one year
• Keep it up-to-date
• There are no guarantees
• Be truthful
!
12Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Comprehensive Ranking System
Calculator Tool
Core set of Additional
Total score
points points
/1200
/600 /600
Invitation to Apply (ITA):
• Issued to the highest scoring candidates in the Express Entry pool in each invitation round
• Minimum CRS score for ITA on January 21, 2021: 454
13CRS: Maximum points for each factor
Core Human Single Spouse Skill Transferability 100 points max
Capital Factors 500 460
Education 50
Age 110 100
(with OL or CDN exp)
Education 150 140 Foreign work experience 50
1st Official 136 128 (with OL or CDN exp)
Language Qualification cert 50
2nd Official 24 22 (with OL)
Language Additional Points 600 points max
Canadian work 80 70 Provincial Nomination 600
experience
Spouse Factors 40 Valid job offer 200 (max)
Education 10 Canadian Education 30 (max)
1st Official 20 French proficiency 50 (max)
Language
Canadian work 10 Siblings in Canada 15 (max)
experience
Total: 1200 points max 14CRS additional points: Canada’s official languages
• French test results at NCL 7 in all four abilities: 25
additional points
Bonjour!
• French test results of NCL 7 in all four abilities
+ English test results at CLB 5 or higher:
50 additional points
Parlez-vous français?
Visit canada.ca/francoimmigration
to learn about Francophone life across Canada
15Apply for permanent residence online
after receiving an ITA
A Complete Application Requires:
Electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR) Invitation
Cost recovery fees to Apply
Supporting documentation (ITA)
Personalized Document Checklist
Medical examination confirmation
Police certificates
Biometrics
Copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document
Proof of work experience
Other documents as required
Apply
For Complete Applications: within
We verify all eligibility and admissibility criteria 90 days
We process them in six months or less, 80% of the time
16How much money do I need?
Minimum amount for proof of funds:
To pay for your application:
Proof of Funds
Right of Permanent (FSW & FST Only)*
Application Fee*
Residence Fee
$12,960
Family of 1
$825 $500
Principal applicant Principal applicant
$16,135
Family of 2
$825 $500
Spouse/partner Spouse/partner
$19,836
Family of 3
$225
Dependent child
$24,083
Family of 4
*Fee is for processing and is non-refundable *Exemption if you have a valid job offer 17If you are not eligible for Express Entry …
Other
Pathways
Gain more Experience Other Federal Provincial and Territorial
on a Work Permit Immigration Programs Nominee Programs
May include options for
Start-Up Visa
candidates who do not
Temporary Foreign International Mobility meet Express Entry
Worker Program Program Atlantic Immigration Pilot requirements
Visit your province or
Rural and Northern territory’s immigration
Immigration Pilot
website to learn more
Visit the IRCC website for
info on more
immigration programs 1819
Travel Restrictions – Temporary Workers
• As a temporary worker, a person is exempt from travel restrictions if they are
coming for a non-discretionary purpose.
• Those approved for work permits can travel to Canada.
• Those travelling from the US can apply for work permits on arrival.
• Those travelling from any other country need to apply in advance.
• Work permit exempt business visitors cannot travel to Canada at this time unless
coming from the US for an essential purpose.
20Travel Restrictions – Quarantine
Quarantine is mandatory, even for people with no symptoms
Travellers must prepare a quarantine plan for the 14 days after they arrive in
Canada
21Mandatory
Travel Restrictions Quarantine
– PCR Tests On Arrival
& Hotel Quarantine
As of February 21, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET, travellers, will also be required to:
• Reserve a government-authorized hotel for 3 nights prior to departure to Canada
• Take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival in Canada
• Stay in the government-authorized hotel while awaiting the results of the COVID-19 molecular test taken
on arrival
• Pay for the cost of the hotel stay and any other associated costs (i.e. – food, security, transportation)
• Travellers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through
ArriveCAN.
• Travellers will still be required to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine after their
mandatory hotel stopover.
• Travellers will also be required to take another COVID-19 molecular test later during their 14-day
quarantine.
• Travellers will be provided with a COVID-19 test kit and instructions before leaving the airport.
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Processing Applications
• Due to COVID-19, IRCC is experiencing processing delays and cannot provide
accurate processing times.
• IRCC is prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel
restrictions.
• To keep processing applications from people who are exempt from the travel
restrictions, IRCC is temporarily changing how people can apply to visit, work or
study in Canada.
• Applicants must apply online when applying for a work permit from outside
Canada
24Processing Applications
• IRCC continues to accept all new applications including work permit applications.
• No application will be refused if an applicant is unable to fulfill a request due to
COVID-19.
• If applicants are unable to provide requested documents due to COVID-19, they need
to send a letter to the processing office to explain circumstance.
• An extension may be granted for the applicant to comply with the requests from
processing office.
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Special Measures - Foreign Nationals
• Special measures to support workers and employers during the pandemic:
• Allow eligible temporary workers to start working while application to change
employer or occupation is in process.
• Allow out-of-status eligible foreign nationals in Canada who previously held a
work permit and have a job offer, to work while their restoration and work
permit applications are being processed. Expires May 21, 2021.
• Allow eligible visitors to apply for a work permit from inside Canada and to
work while the application is in process. August 31, 2021.
27Special Measures – PGWP Holders
• Starting January 27, 2021, former international students with a PGWP that has expired, or will
expire soon, will be eligible to apply for a one-time, 18-month open work permit within Canada.
• With this public policy, the Government is providing former students with additional time to
work on an open work permit to help ensure that they will not lose the opportunities that
Canada provides due to the pandemic.
• To apply for an open work permit under the public policy, an applicant must
o have a PGWP that expired on or after January 30, 2020, or a PGWP that expires in 4
months or less from the date they apply
o still be in Canada
o have a valid temporary status, or be applying to restore their status
• Applications will be open from January 27 to July 27, 2021.
28Special Measures – Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence
• One-time and temporary public policies have been announced that provide a pathway to permanent residence for
international graduates and essential workers currently employed in Canada.
• Graduates must have completed an eligible post-secondary program at a designated learning institution no earlier
than January 2017
• Workers must have at least 12 months of authorized, full-time Canadian work experience in a health-care
profession, or one of the other listed essential occupations.
• All applicants must also have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages and meet general admissibility
requirements to qualify.
• IRCC will accept applications under these policies from May 6, 2021 to November 5, 2021, or until a program
stream has reached its maximum intake limit. These maximums are:
o 20,000 applications for temporary foreign workers in health care;
o 30,000 applications for temporary foreign workers in other selected essential occupations; and
o 40,000 applications for international graduates
o There will be no limit of applications for French-speaking and bilingual newcomers.
A detailed explanation of all eligibility requirements is available within the public policies 29Special Measures – Biometrics
• As a temporary measure, temporary residence applicants are exempt from giving biometrics if
applying from within Canada:
• to extend your stay as a student, worker or visitor
• to restore your status as a student, worker or visitor
• for a work or study permit
• for a visitor visa
• for a temporary resident permit
• Applicants outside Canada who can’t give their biometrics due to a location closure or a service
disruption should not go to another biometrics collection service.
• You must respond to the letter sent to you within 30 days from the date of the letter.
• We’ll consider extending your deadline if you have a reasonable explanation that shows you’re
affected by COVID-19.
30For more information
REMINDER: Policies and programs can change.
Please consult www.canada.ca/immigration
for accurate, up-to-date information.
IRCC Client Support Centre:
1-888-242-2100
IRCC Web form:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
English: @CitCanada English: @CitImmCanada
CitImmCanada
French: @CitImmCanFR French: @CitImmCanFR
31THANK YOU
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
REMINDER: Policies and programs are subject to change
For the latest updates, please visit www.canada.ca/immigration
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