Immigration Services

In June,2017 there have been changes to Express Entry system. For CRS there are now 15 to 30 points for strong French Language Skills and for siblings, if they are Canadian PR or Citizens, there are 15 points.

Express Entry is a completely electronic process involving the federal government, provincial governments, and Canadian employers. Express Entry is used to manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program
2. Federal Skilled Trades Program
3.Canadian Experience Class

​Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry system through their Provincial Nominee Programs to meet local labour market needs. Ministerial Instructions set out the rules for governing the Express Entry application management system.TheExpress Entry system has two steps:

1. Potential candidates complete an online Express Entry profile
2. The highest-ranking candidates in the pool will be invited to apply for permanent residence

​Following are the updates in Express Entry system:

1. earn additional points for study in Canada
2. a valid job offer now only needs to be for one year, and some job offers no longer need an LMIA
3. the amount of points for a job offer has changed
4. now have 90 days to apply instead of 60.