Introduction
Each day, many people file applications to go abroad, and Canada is one of those countries. These numbers are increasing with each passing day, and competition is getting more challenging to obtain immigration to the country. Since many people are coming to Canada for such high wages, some people find it a way to earn money through illegal methods.
What is Immigration?
Immigration is when an individual arrives in a foreign nation to live there, especially for permanent residence, work and studies.
What is the Immigration process for Canada?
You can apply for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry only if you receive an invitation from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
To receive an invitation from IRCC for Express Entry, one needs to meet the requirements. IRCC uses Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria to send you an invitation for Express Entry. Your invitation will be valid for 60 days, and your application fee will be CAD $1,365.
Types of Express Entry
There are three Express Entry categories: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skill Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trade Program. The first category of the Canadian Experience Class Express Entry program is for those who have had Canadian work experience in the past three years. The second category is the Federal Skill Worker Program, for those with work experience abroad. And lastly, Federal Skilled Trade Program is for those skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade and must have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification.
Before applying for Express Entry, check which category you fall under and submit your profile or application.
When you submit your application, your profile will be analysed and ranked based on your CRS score, and if you are above the minimum CRS rank, you will be given permanent residence. You must have all the documents ready for the interview and verification.
CRS Score Breakdown
CRS – A (Core Factor)
- Maximum points for Single – 500
- Maximum points with Spouse/ Common-law partner – 460
- For Age – Maximum 110 (Single) and 100 (With Partner)
| Age (in Years) | Single | With Partner |
| <=17 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 99 | 90 |
| 19 | 105 | 95 |
| 20 – 29 | 110 | 100 |
| 30 | 105 | 95 |
| 31 | 99 | 90 |
| 32 | 94 | 85 |
| 33 | 88 | 80 |
| 34 | 83 | 75 |
| 35 | 77 | 70 |
| 36 | 72 | 65 |
| 37 | 66 | 60 |
| 38 | 61 | 55 |
| 39 | 55 | 50 |
| 40 | 50 | 45 |
| 41 | 39 | 35 |
| 42 | 28 | 25 |
| 43 | 17 | 15 |
| 44 | 6 | 5 |
| >=45 | 0 | 0 |
- Education level – Maximum 150 (Single) and 140 (With Partner)
| Education Level | Single | Withs Partner |
| High School | 0 | 0 |
| High School Graduation | 30 | 28 |
| Certificate / One year degree at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 90 | 84 |
| 2 year Diploma at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 98 | 91 |
| Bachelor’s degree or 3+ year program at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 120 | 112 |
| 2 or 2+ Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 128 | 119 |
| Master’s degree | 135 | 126 |
| Ph.D. or Doctorate | 150 | 140 |
- Language proficiency
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)*
1st Official language – Maximum 136 (Single) and 128 (With Partner)
Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing – 34 (Single) / 32 (With Partner) each.
| CLB level each skill | Single | With Partner |
| <4 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 or 5 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | 8 | 9 |
| 7 | 16 | 17 |
| 8 | 22 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 31 |
| >=10 | 32 | 34 |
2nd Official language – Maximum 24 (Single) and 22 (With Partner)
Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing – 6 (Single) / 6 (With Partner) each.
| CLB level each skill | Single | With Partner |
| <=4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 or 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 or 8 | 3 | 3 |
| >=9 | 6 | 6 |
- Canadian Work Experience – Maximum 80 (Single) / 70 (With Partner)
| Canadian Work Experience (In Years) | Single | With Partner |
| None or <=1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 40 | 35 |
| 2 | 53 | 46 |
| 3 | 64 | 56 |
| 4 | 72 | 63 |
| >=5 | 80 | 70 |
CRS – B (Spouse / Common Partner Factor)
- Maximum points with Spouse/ Common law partner – 40
- Education level – Maximum points 10
| Education Level | Withs Partner |
| High School | 0 |
| High School Graduation | 2 |
| Certificate / One year degree at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 6 |
| 2 year Diploma at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 7 |
| Bachelor’s degree or 3+ year program at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 8 |
| 2 or 2+ Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree at College/ University/ Educational Institute | 9 |
| Master’s degree | 10 |
| Ph.D. or Doctorate | 10 |
- Language proficiency
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)*
1st Official language – Maximum 136 (Single) and 128 (With Partner)
Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing – 5 (With Partner) each.
| CLB level each skill | With Partner |
| <=4 | 0 |
| 5 or 6 | 1 |
| 7 or 8 | 3 |
| >=9 | 5 |
- Canadian Work Experience – Maximum 80 (Single) / 70 (With Partner)
| Canadian Work Experience (In Years) | With Partner |
| None or <=1 | 0 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 9 |
| >=5 | 10 |
*CRS A + CRS B = Total points 500.
CRS C (Skill transferability factors)
- Maximum points – 100
- Education
| CLB >=7 and a post-secondary degree | Points for CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, with one or more under CLB 9
(Maximum points – 25) |
Points for CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum points – 50) |
| High school | 0 | 0 |
| Post-secondary program of one or 1+ year | 13 | 25 |
| Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post-secondary program of three years or longer | 25 | 50 |
| A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification matrix at Skill Level A for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required | 25 | 50 |
| A university-level credential at the doctoral level | 25 | 50 |
| With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree | Points for education + 1 year of Canadian work experience
(Maximum points – 25) |
Points for education + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience (Maximum points – 50) |
| High school | 0 | 0 |
| Post-secondary program of one or 1+ year | 13 | 25 |
| Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one of these credentials was issued on completion of a post-secondary program of three years or longer | 25 | 50 |
| A university-level credential at the master’s level or at the level of an entry-to-practice professional degree for an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification matrix at Skill Level A for which licensing by a provincial regulatory body is required | 25 | 50 |
| A university-level credential at the doctoral level | 25 | 50 |
- Foreign work experience – With good official language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark Level [CLB] 7 or higher)
| Experience in Year(s) | Points for foreign work experience + CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, one or more under 9
(Maximum points – 25) |
Points for foreign work experience + CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities
(Maximum points – 50) |
| None | 0 | 0 |
| 1 or 2 years of foreign work experience | 13 | 25 |
| 3 years or more of foreign work experience | 25 | 50 |
- Foreign work experience – With Canadian work experience
| Experience in Year(s) | Points for foreign work experience + 1 year of Canadian work experience
(Maximum points – 25) |
Points for foreign work experience + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience
(Maximum points – 50) |
| None | 0 | 0 |
| 1 or 2 years of foreign work experience | 13 | 25 |
| 3 years or more of foreign work experience | 25 | 50 |
**Subtotal of CRS A + CRS B + CRS C.
Additional CRS score (Maximum points 600)
| Additional points | Maximum points |
| Brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada | 15 |
| Scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or didn’t take an English test) | 25 |
| Scored NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 5 or higher on all four English skills | 50 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada – credential of one or two years | 15 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada – credential three years or longer | 30 |
| Arranged employment – NOC 00 | 200 |
| Arranged employment – any other NOC 0, A or B | 50 |
| Provincial or territorial nomination | 600 |
Grand total: A. Core / human capital + B. Spouse or common-law partner + C. Skill transferability factors + D. Additional points = Maximum 1,200 points.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an agreement between the Government of Canada and local provinces that allows 11 of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories to nominate large numbers of permanent resident foreign candidates. Allowed. This program was created to encourage the growth and advancement of the local workforce.
Each state has its own standards and is governed by its own immigration program. Applicants must ensure that the state or territory they select has a National Occupation Classification (NOC) list showing occupations in demand. In this case, no recruitment is required. There are over 60 categories, subcategories, and streams to choose from, and if successful, you can apply for permanent residency.
Express Entry vs PNP
| PNP | Express Entry |
| Application Requirements: There is no minimum CRS score, but a job is required unless your occupation is on the National Classification of Classification (NOC) job listings. | Application Requirements: Minimum CRS score of 67 out of 100 possible points based on the following
o Arranged Employment – not obligatory but advantageous o Education(graduate with qualification) o Age(between 18-55 years) o Language Proficiency in English and/or French(minimum band 6) o Work Experience(minimum 3 years) o Adaptability – past experience in Canada |
| Application Process:
o Implicit submission process – direct application (may require submission of an expression of interest) o Non-Express Entry Method – Create an online profile and select your state or region of interest. You can apply directly or wait for notifications from states or territories of interest |
Application Process:
o Create an online profile o Ranked against other candidates in the draw pool o Highest ranking candidates receive Invitation To Apply for permanent residency |
| If approved, you will receive a letter of recommendation from your state or territory + 600 points will be added to your CRS score to help you earn an invitation to apply for permanent residency. | If approved, you will receive a letter of nomination from the state or territory |
Conclusion
“What’s the best way to apply?” In short, it depends on your goals, personal details, and work experience. The final method of applying to the Provincial Nominations Program is the Express Entry method, as long as there are vacancies in Canada. The Express Entry system is for you if you have no vacancies but a high CRS score. However, if you have no job offers and a low CRS score, don’t despair. PNP remains available as long as the occupation is on her NOC list for the state or region of her choice. There are many ways to immigrate to Canada. All you have to do is find the route that works best for you.
FAQs
Which PNP is the fastest go get PR in Canada?
The PNP in British Columbia offers fast immigration and an easy paperwork process. This makes this state a good state for most immigrants to apply for.
If a Canadian province nominates you, you’re almost certain to get a PR. This is done via PNP, so it’s a quick process.
What are the benefits of PNP Canada?
Some benefits of PNP Canada include:
o It’s the easiest process to immigrate to Canada as you don’t need a high CRS score.
o A direct nomination from a province will complete the process in less than six months.
o They offer many job opportunities as the nomination is given only when the specifications for a job demand or profile are met.
o Some Express-Entry linked PMP streams don’t have a mandatory requirement of employment.
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