This tool will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the answers you provide below. It’s used to assess your:
- skills
- education
- language ability
- work experience
- other factors
Your results
All Express Entry candidates get a score out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula.
We invite the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply as a permanent resident through regular “rounds of invitations.” See what minimum scores have been in the past.
The Canada Provincial Nominee Programs provide an important route to a Canada PR Visa. The PNPs allow Canadian territories and provinces to nominate skilled individuals to meet their specific labour market needs. These individuals must be eager to go to Canada and settle in a specified province.
Every territory and province in Canada has its own PNP. Quebec and Nunavut are the exceptions. Each PNP has at least one immigration stream linked to the federal Express Entry immigration selection system.
Nominations from provinces are available through these Express Entry-linked streams and are referred to as enhanced nominations. These nominations will give you an additional 600 CRS points for Express Entry. In addition, it practically guarantees an ITA for a Canada PR Visa in future Express Entry draws.
To apply for the PNP, you must either achieve the minimum qualifications for the province’s non-Express Entry streams or be nominated under that stream.
A Provincial Nomination does not ensure permanent residency. In addition, before CIC accepts your Permanent Resident status, you must fulfil certain statutory requirements, including health, security, and document validity.
No, it is not. The job offer is not mandatory for some of the PNPs, such as:
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Alberta PNP through Express Entry
- Prince Edward Island PNP through Express Entry
- Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)
PNP immigration system has a longer processing time and higher processing fees than the Express Entry program. Still, it is the best option for aspiring immigrants who do not have a high CRS score but have a job offer in Canada that appears on the NOC list of the territory or province they are applying for.
Yes, you can apply for multiple PNP programs, but if you get nominated for more than one province, it is up to you to choose any one province out of them. Here, you should note that applying for multiple PNPs will also cost you high and is non-refundable.
If you are an overseas skilled worker, you must apply for Canada PR through FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker Program). For the FSW stream, you must have at least 67 points based on six selection factors, i.e., language skills, education, experience, age, adaptability and arranged employment in Canada. Once you are selected, you will be added to the Express Entry applicant pool.
The minimum IELTS score requirement for your Canada PR visa may vary across different programs. Generally, the minimum IELTS score required for your Canada PR visa through Express Entry or PNP mode is 6 bands in each module. Similarly, a minimum of 4.5 bands in each module is required under Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (Occupation in-demand stream).
Canada PR visa is valid for five years, and you’ll be required to submit your renewal application 6 months before the expiry.
ECA stands for Educational Credential Assessment, and it is required to validate your foreign degree, diploma or certificate while assessing its equivalency to the Canadian educational standards.
Some of the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) designated organisations authorised to issue an ECA report are as follows:
- World Education Services (WES)
- International Credential Evaluation Service
- International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
- International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
- Comparative Education Service (CES), University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
The key distinction is that before becoming a citizen, a person must first become a permanent resident. Then, after meeting specific residency criteria, permanent residents can apply for citizenship.
Canadian permanent residents enjoy almost similar kinds of rights to that of a Canadian Citizen. But there are a few exceptions to those rights, such as:
- Permanent residents (PRs) can not vote or be a candidate in elections
- PRs can not apply for a Canadian passport
- PRs do not have the option to be educated in the official language of their choice
- Also, PRs do not have unqualified rights to enter, remain in or leave Canada
This form assesses professionals’ and skilled workers’ eligibility for Canadian Permanent Residence through the Express Entry System. The Express Entry System was established in 2015 and has become the fastest and most popular pathway for newcomers seeking a new life in Canada.
This tool will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the answers you provide below.
To be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must fulfill the following:
- Be at least 18 years old or be included with the application of a parent who is over 18years old
- Be free of current criminal prohibitions
- Must have permanent resident (PR) status in Canada
- Lived in Canada for 1095 days (3years) during the five years immediately prior to the citizenship application
- Provide proof of income tax filings for 3 out of 5 years before applying
- Proof of language ability in English or French with a minimum of CLB level 4 for speaking and listening
- Passed a citizenship test, which is based on general knowledge about the country
- Spouses of Canadian citizens must meet the same requirements listed above with no exceptions
- There are additional or different requirements if you are applying for a minor (under age 18) or if you are a Canadian applying for your adopted child born outside Canada.
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1. Enjoy Mobility Rights: This means that with a PR Status, you can work and live in any city or province you choose with complete freedom to move around the country.
2. Universal (FREE) Healthcare and Social Services: This means that the government ensures that most medical treatment is free and funded by the government. Canada also boasts of the best medical staff, treatments and facilities worldwide. See Canada’s global ranking here
3. Better Education Opportunities: The country ensures all young citizens have access to quality education regardless of their background. The Canadian government spends the highest on education in comparison to other countries in the world. Canada offers high-quality education at affordable rates with degrees that are recognized worldwide. See Canada’s global ranking on education here.
4. Safety: Strict gun laws ensure lesser crimes and violence, boosting Canada’s global reputation to 9.7 out of 10 for safety and security (OECD Better Life Index, 2014). Click here to see Canada’s ranking.
5. Cultural Diversity: Currently, 41 of Canada’s 338 members of parliament were born overseas. This creates greater tolerance and inclusivity towards various cultures, lifestyles and beliefs at the core of the government and its people. Ensuring a tolerant and broad-minded society.
6. More opportunities: firstly, you will be earning in dollars for which Canada has a variety of booming career options. Canada also has one of the strongest economies of the world- which means: quality of life for its residents and more income opportunities.
When a country ensures that the basic necessities of life are given to its citizens, the many perks that follow are:
- Work-Life is balanced
- Equal pay for equal work
- Sophisticated art, culinary and cultural mix
- Kind, generous, tolerant, and good-natured people
- A relaxed and peaceful retirement
- Beautiful landscapes, natural resources, and living options
There are several routes to becoming a Canadian permanent resident. See Path to Citizenship for more details. Need assistance? schedule a free consultation with us here.
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