Express Entry Step by step instructions.

[ak009]

Me and my wife, is a resident of Saudi Arabia.

My wife has a visit to our home country on 29th July till present.

We applied for her home country PCC after 29th July to cover her new visit also. And received her PCC with issued date 9th Aug.

i submitted my application on 18th Aug.

when i submitted application, my wife was still at home country.

My question is, the difference of 9 days between Home country PCC date (i.e. 9th Aug) and AOR date (i.e. 18th Aug) will raise any concerns???

Cuz i read many rejections due to PCC.

In my scenario, when i applied , my wife was still at home country, does 6month PCC validity count here as she didn't left the home country at the time of AOR???

Any Expert opinion or experience????

 

[sundar17feb99]

i updated my profile but it didnt change my point.

Am sorry I couldn't recall your query. If you are clarified then am glad to be of helped earlier

 

[shariyar_29]

For ECA, follow the instructions of the agency that you select. In my case WES (and in most cases) you'll need to send transcripts in an sealed envelope and legible photocopy of your graduation degree.
IELTS - Ideal score is 9. try to get 8 or more in Listening, and 7.5 or more in remaining sections.

Is it a good time to start the process now? Depends on you.
What are your chances to get through? What chance? This is not a lottery based system. EE is point based, search for CRS calculation, fill in your details and based on your language, age, occupation, education etc. you'll get an estimation of your points. Then see the historical/current trends of CRS cut-offs for ITA (Invitation to Apply).

Do a bit of research on your own/in the forum. The 1st Page of this thread will provide you with tons of info.

Thanks

 

[anujshukla_in]

Hello people,

Need your help/advice/suggestion.

is there a thread in this forum that someone can point me to, that will provide a step-by-step instructions of how to apply for Express Entry process(in order).
If here is no thread of that can, could someone who has in-depth understanding of the process, kindly create one and put it as sticky?

I am bit confused as to what would be the first step in applying for the EE and its corresponding steps.
Though website provide instructions to certain extent, i am not entirely convinced as i understand there is lot more required than what is mentioned on the website.

These instruction will be helpful not just to me but many aspirants who are seeking a lucid understanding of the process.

Thank you all for your time.

It's all on the CIC site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

But...

(Please note that this info does not apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program)

1) Determine your eligibility by doing this CIC quiz http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp

2) Get your language test(s) done. You must get at least CLB 7 in each of the four sections for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams. But getting CLB 10 gives you maximum points for language.

How does CLB match back to the language tests? That info is here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp

3) Get your qualifications assessed by doing an Education Credential Assessment. Details here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp

4) Determine the code that best applies to you on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

The occupation must be NOC 0, A, or B for FSW or CEC.

5) When you have those in hand you create your express entry profile. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp and register for the Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

You'll be given points based on your age, education, number of years work experience, and language skills. The points system is detailed here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

You'll be in a pool with thousands of other applicants http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp

Of course, the more points you have the better. The max is 1200, with 600 of those points coming from your ability to snag a PNP or a job offer with a very hard to get Labour Market Impact Assessment http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

For CEC applicants, the max is 600 but someone who has no work experience in Canada who is only eligible for FSW can only get up to 520 points.

6) Finally, wait for your invitation to apply (ITA). But in the interim you will need to do the following:

a) Have your application fee (C$550 each for principal applicant and spouse) and right of permanent resident fee (C$490 each for principal applicant and spouse) ready
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

b) Identify how you will provide proof of funds http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

c) check out what is required for the police certificates http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/security/police-cert/index.asp

d) find out how long it takes to get a date for the medical exam. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

e) contact previous and current employers about them providing job letters. You must have at least 12 months of full-time, or an equal amount in part-time, skilled work experience. Full-time work means at least 30 hours of paid work per week. Work experience while you were a full-time student does not count.

f) research cities in the province(s) where you want to live.

 

[shane1990]

Anyone having any problems with the website and it saying that 'Online Services' is currently unavailable?

 

[TanakaM]

Anyone having any problems with the website and it saying that 'Online Services' is currently unavailable?

Seems to be working fine.

 

[Kuchbhi]

@TanakaM Great to hear form you after a while!
I am filling my EE profile and need some clarifications. I worked for 6+ years in NOC 2147 Computer Engineer (I was Telecom Eng), then after my MBA I am working under 1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting for last 2 years.

I think 1122 should be my primary code because it's a progression from 2147 and I am using my MBA for it. Would you rather suggest I put 2147 as Primary NOC since the years worked in it is greater? Or does it matter at all for CRS points?

 

[TanakaM]

@TanakaM Great to hear form you after a while!
I am filling my EE profile and need some clarifications. I worked for 6+ years in NOC 2147 Computer Engineer (I was Telecom Eng), then after my MBA I am working under 1122 Professional occupations in business management consulting for last 2 years.

I think 1122 should be my primary code because it's a progression from 2147 and I am using my MBA for it. Would you rather suggest I put 2147 as Primary NOC since the years worked in it is greater? Or does it matter at all for CRS points?

Hi,

I was on holiday, so my activity here was limited.

All you need is a minimum of 1 year in your primary NOC. Therefore, it makes no difference which of the two you select. However, if I were you I would use 1122 for the same reasons you have stated above.

All the best

 

[TanakaM]

Me and my wife, is a resident of Saudi Arabia.

My wife has a visit to our home country on 29th July till present.

We applied for her home country PCC after 29th July to cover her new visit also. And received her PCC with issued date 9th Aug.

i submitted my application on 18th Aug.

when i submitted application, my wife was still at home country.

My question is, the difference of 9 days between Home country PCC date (i.e. 9th Aug) and AOR date (i.e. 18th Aug) will raise any concerns???

Cuz i read many rejections due to PCC.

In my scenario, when i applied , my wife was still at home country, does 6month PCC validity count here as she didn't left the home country at the time of AOR???

Any Expert opinion or experience????

Hi,

Since she was still in your home country at the time of AOR you should be fine. I see no problem at all.

regards

 

[Kuchbhi]

Hi,

I was on holiday, so my activity here was limited.

All you need is a minimum of 1 year in your primary NOC. Therefore, it makes no difference which of the two you select. However, if I were you I would use 1122 for the same reasons you have stated above.

All the best

Thanks! and welcome back. A quick followup - I am primary applicant giving all my work history. Including time for which I don't have letter of experience. For example, I have reference letter in CIC format for my present 2 years in 1122. and 3 years from 1 company in 2147, and 6 months from another company in 2147. I don't have 2.5 years from 2 companies in 2147 - but I am filling it in my work history regardless. Is it ok? or should I take out the work experience from work history for which I don't have reference letter (I have offer letter, salary slips, appraisal, exit letters, job titles - everything but no mention of job duties)

My wife is secondary applicant, double masters as per ECA + IELTS, but she cannot get any reference letter for her 5 years of work experience. However CRS tool didn't ask for her work ex. Should she fill her work history ?

 

[TanakaM]

Thanks! and welcome back. A quick followup - I am primary applicant giving all my work history. Including time for which I don't have letter of experience. For example, I have reference letter in CIC format for my present 2 years in 1122. and 3 years from 1 company in 2147, and 6 months from another company in 2147. I don't have 2.5 years from 2 companies in 2147 - but I am filling it in my work history regardless. Is it ok? or should I take out the work experience from work history for which I don't have reference letter (I have offer letter, salary slips, appraisal, exit letters, job titles - everything but no mention of job duties)

My wife is secondary applicant, double masters as per ECA + IELTS, but she cannot get any reference letter for her 5 years of work experience. However CRS tool didn't ask for her work ex. Should she fill her work history ?

In work history, only enter the work you have reference letters for. This works out to be about 5 and a half years, more than enough. Enter the rest in you personal history section (no evidence is required here).

For your wife, since you do not get any points for her foreign work experience dont enter anything in her work history. Just enter it all in her personal history section (no references will be required). So you are good to go.

Regards

 

[TanakaM]

Hi

Can you be unemployed while applying for ee visa

Regards

Hi,

Yes, you can. All you need is to have at least one year of skilled work experience in the last 10 years.

Regards

 

[Kuchbhi]

In work history, only enter the work you have reference letters for. This works out to be about 5 and a half years, more than enough. Enter the rest in you personal history section (no evidence is required here).

For your wife, since you do not get any points for her foreign work experience dont enter anything in her work history. Just enter it all in her personal history section (no references will be required). So you are good to go.

Regards

Hey, while filling Express Entry profile. I can see various sections viz Personal Details, Contact Details, Work history etc. Under Work History I can see Primary NOC and Work History. I cannot see anywhere were it says Personal History. Am I missing something?

 

[TanakaM]

hello.....
i studied at (college of education_english language)and i am currently english teacher as a foreign language at high school level, i've been teaching for three years.
am i involved in the educational credential assessment (eca) and skilled work experience evaluation outside canada??
if yes, what are my chances to immigrate to canada??
thanks.

Hi,

If you studied outside Canada you will need an ECA.
If your experience falls under NOC category A,B or 0 you qualify for Express Entry. Look through the NOC here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp#find
Use this to check your eligibility for immigration: http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

Regards

 

[TanakaM]

Hey, while filling Express Entry profile. I can see various sections viz Personal Details, Contact Details, Work history etc. Under Work History I can see Primary NOC and Work History. I cannot see anywhere were it says Personal History. Am I missing something?

Personal history is on the PR application (post-ITA). So for now just say your wife has no experience; and enter the experience you have a reference letter for in your Work history section.

Regards