Foreign workers who
want to permanently live and work in Canada are evaluated for immigration based
on their potential to join the Canadian workforce. The most popular route to PR
is the Express Entry System. Since a very broad range of occupations are
in-demand in Canada, an Express Entry candidate’s employability is determined
by several selection factors under the Canada PR eligibility calculator, also
known as the Comprehensive Ranking System.
At the initial stage,
an aspirant simply submits an online Expression of Interest under a relevant
category or ‘stream’ of the Express Entry System. The Canada PR requirementsare different for each stream. This EOI contains details regarding the
candidate’s skills and qualifications. Based on the information recorded in the
EOI, the candidate is allocated a point score.
Points are granted on
the basis of human capital factors such as age, English and/or French language
proficiency, education and Canadian work experience (if any); as well as skills
transferability, and the skills of an accompanying spouse/common law partner
(if applicable). Work experience gained outside of Canada counts towards skills
transferability.
Under the Canada PRpoints system, extra points can be claimed if candidates fulfill any of the
additional factors which are not mandatory, but can considerably enhance the
point score. These factors include obtaining a provincial nomination, getting a
valid job offer from a Canadian employer, completing a post-secondary
credential from a Canadian educational institution, showcasing adequate French
language skills, or having a sibling who is a Canadian PR holder or citizen.
Ultimately, only the
highest-scoring candidates who meet the point cut-off are invited to apply for
permanent residence through regular invitation rounds. The point cut-off
changes with each round of invitations. Finally, within 90 days of receiving an
invitation, candidates must submit a complete PR application to the federal
immigration department – including fees and supporting documents to validate
the information provided in the EOI.
Since the point score
is the major determining factor of success in this process, it is important to
claim as many points as possible under the Canada PR eligibility calculator. To
calculate your point score and check eligibility for permanent residence, seek
authorized representation for lawful migration to Canada – only at Visa
Experts.
