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"Express Entry" to Qualified Economic Immigrants
Actively Recruiting Talented Newcomers For the Benefit of Canada’s Economy
April 8, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced that Canada’s active recruitment model for economic immigration will officially be called “Express Entry.” Set to launch in January 2015, “Express Entry” is a major step forward in the transformation of Canada’s immigration system into one that is fast, flexible and focused on meeting Canada’s economic and labour needs.

“Express Entry” will allow for greater flexibility and better responsiveness to deal with regional labour shortages, and help fill open jobs for which there are no available Canadian workers. “Express Entry” candidates who receive a valid job offer or nomination under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will be quickly invited to apply for permanent residency – a key distinction between “Express Entry” and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which is only used to fill temporary labour and skill shortages.

Formerly referred to as “Expression of Interest”, “Express Entry” will be open to skilled immigrants and allow the government to select the best candidates who are most likely to succeed in Canada, rather than those who happen to be first in line. It will also prevent backlogs and allow Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to better coordinate application volume with the annual immigration levels plan.

Qualified applicants can expect faster processing times of six months or less when invited to come to Canada in four key economic streams: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, and a portion of the PNP.

With “Express Entry,” employers will have a key role in selecting economic immigrants and providing advice to the Government of Canada. To this end, Alexander also announced that over the course of spring 2014, CIC will work with provincial and territorial governments to hold a series of cross-Canada information sessions to provide employers with more information about this exciting new system.

Quick facts
Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2014 will invest $14 million over two years and $4.7 million per year ongoing to ensuring the successful implementation of Express Entry.
With Express Entry, Canada will be able to select the best candidates who are most likely to achieve success in Canada, rather than the first person in line.
The Government of Canada’s new and improved Job Bank will help facilitate matches between Canadian employers and Express Entry candidates.
Having a valid job offer or provincial/territorial nomination will guarantee Express Entry candidates an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Quote
“Express Entry promises to be a game-changer for Canadian immigration and Canada’s economy. It will revolutionize the way we attract skilled immigrants, and get them working here faster. Our government is actively engaged with our provincial and territorial partners, and with employers, to make January’s launch of Express Entry a success.”

Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister
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saidul007 said:
prothome sobaike noboborsher suveccha.
My e-cas shows 4th line that is-medical results have been received.
Can anybody tell what will be the 5th line before 6th line (decision made)?

vaia next line will be decision made... :)
 
mute_man said:
well seem like we both are in the same queue!! let's see how much time it takes to get decision made!!
Hello mute-man
We are in same queue but you are one step ahead because you sent your PP but my PP's are not requested yet.Waiting for PPR.
 
saidul007 said:
I had done my 2nd son's medical on 07-04-2014.
Now waiting for our PPR.
Can anybody say will I get my PPR first or E-cas will show DM first?
How long SVO will take to issue PPR after medical submission?
Can anybody clarify me after MR why SVO took so much time for PPR and what does it mean by security/background check.
 
saidul007 said:
Can anybody clarify me after MR why SVO took so much time for PPR and what does it mean by security/background check.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/background-checks-explained-t39578.0.html;msg267950#msg267950
 
saidul007 said:
Can anybody clarify me after MR why SVO took so much time for PPR and what does it mean by security/background check.

Criminality Check = Do you have any criminal history? Were you arrested? Do they have a record on your name? etc.
Security Check = Are you involved with any radical group? Are you ex-military? Are you going to be a danger to Canada's sovereignty? etc.

When CIC gets a green signal from the checks on your file, they forwards your file to next step.
If any issue arises, then more checks will be required.

Please note, even if you have a criminal history, does not mean you will be refused.
Same towards security - even if you were a member of an extremist group, does not mean you will be refused, as long as you provide necessary documents.

These checks are done in CIC's database, also with the help of local CIC High commission. That is why sometimes it takes few months, to get to the next step.
 
Moving Sale!

We are moving....that's why need to sale our furniture which are almost new and in very good condition.

The following are the items:

01. Dining Table with 6 set chairs
02. One Futon
03. Computer table
04. TV stand

Please PM me if anybody is interested.
 
iamroth said:
Criminality Check = Do you have any criminal history? Were you arrested? Do they have a record on your name? etc.
Security Check = Are you involved with any radical group? Are you ex-military? Are you going to be a danger to Canada's sovereignty? etc.

When CIC gets a green signal from the checks on your file, they forwards your file to next step.
If any issue arises, then more checks will be required.

Please note, even if you have a criminal history, does not mean you will be refused.
Same towards security - even if you were a member of an extremist group, does not mean you will be refused, as long as you provide necessary documents.
thanks iamroth
now I get an idea about background check.

These checks are done in CIC's database, also with the help of local CIC High commission. That is why sometimes it takes few months, to get to the next step.
 
6. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision

what u think guyz?? :-\
 
mute_man said:
6. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision

what u think guyz?? :-\

Hope the news will be good for you
 
yfas said:
Hope the news will be good for you

I hope & pray that too!!
 
any body can check e-cas with the VO file no. that starts with Bxxxxxxxxxx ??
well I can't. :-\
 
mute_man said:
6. A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision

what u think guyz?? :-\
IN SHA ALLAH, it will be a good news for you
 
ECA Verification Process.

Hi,

I am very much new to this group forum. For last few days I visited this forum for several times and found this very useful for all of us. Big thanks to the initiator, moderators and other members of this group.

I am just on my early step towards FSW process to Canada and going to submit my Certificates to ECA very soon. In this regards I need your Expert Suggestions.

I did MBA and BSC in Computer Science. My queries are:

1. Should I send my Certificates in 2 different parcels or just in 1 parcel after getting the approval from university authority?
2. Does the ECA payment includes both Certificates or should I pay separately for each of them?

Please Share ASAP.

Thanks & Regards,
Rana