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New Hiring System for Canadian Employers – Express Entry pool

Dec 19, 2014 | Express Entry

Express Entry – New Hiring System for Canadian Employers

Canadian employers who have trouble finding employees to fill necessary positions will now have the option to use Canada’s newest tool.  On January 1st, 2015 at approximately 12 noon EST, the Government of Canada will be launching Express Entry.  Despite many critics, including us, the government of Canada believes it is a great new tool that help Canadian organizations to build their workforce.

If you are unable to fill a position in your workforce with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident you can consider hiring an experienced foreign worker through the Express Entry ‘pool’.

Citizenship & Immigration Canada is making the Express Entry pool available to anyone from anywhere in the world. This selection tool will manage applications from foreigners making an expression of their interest to become permanent residents in Canada.  Citizenship & Immigration Canada will select individuals from the pool to become permanent residents based on a Comprehensive Ranking System.  Canadian employers will be able to get access to the pool of candidates and nominate those they believe would contribute best to their organizations.

If you are an employer and would like more information on Express Entry and how it can help your organization, call our office to speak with a Regulated Immigration Consultant today.

New Immigration Program: Canada Express Entry – New Points System

Dec 3, 2014 | Express Entry

Canada Express Entry (EE) Program

As of January 1st, 2015 Canada will only accept applications for permanent residence through the Express Entry program. Candidates who would otherwise qualify through any of the following 3 programs will be eligible to submit an application to show their interest in obtaining permanent residence in Canada:

• Federal Skilled Workers
• Canadian Experience Class
• Provincial Nominees

The Canada Express Entry program is points based, and is incredibly confusing. There are many variables, and candidates may apply as single, or with dependents to ensure they are awarded the highest number of points. Candidates will have to pass an English language test and have their educational credentials assessed and possess at least 12 months of full time paid skilled work experience.

Candidates who have previously worked or studied in Canada will be awarded additional points. Those candidates who have arranged employment offers or have been nominated through a Provincial Nominee Program will be among those who are selected as priority.

How it Works

Candidates create an Express Entry profile. The candidate will receive an automatic score which will be used by Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) to determine which candidates, compared to others within the ‘pool’ will be invited to apply. Since candidates will be ‘competing’ with other candidates in the ‘pool’ it is important that your profile is created with the most accurate and appropriate information.

CIC will begin “inviting” applicants to apply with the first invitations being sent out in the last two weeks of January.

Arranged Job Offers and Provincial Nominations

Candidates who will apply through Canada Express Entry program with arranged job offers or provincial nominations will be selected first before those who have not secured a job in Canada nor have a provincial nomination. Citizenship & Immigration will be able to control the ‘dial’ on how many applicants they will be bring to Canada, and ensure that only the most qualified, skilled, and those who can contribute to Canada’s economy the most will be invited to apply. Candidates who do not have arranged employment offers will need to register with the national job bank which is designed to assist them in finding an employer.

Receiving an Invitation to Apply

Candidates will be invited to apply as per Canada’s needs and requirements at the time. Applicants who receive an Invitation to Apply (IOA) will be required to submit their supporting documentation within 60 days of receiving the IOA. It is important to note that your Express Entry profile must be accurate and consistent with the documentation provided, otherwise applicants could be considered to have misrepresented their circumstances and be banned from the program.

Processing Times

Citizenship & Immigration Canada is committed to processing applicants who have received an invitation to apply within 6 months from the time they submit all requirements. Thereby, speeding up the process for potential immigrants.

No Guarantees – Like a Lottery

While the Canada Express Entry program is open to anyone, there are no guarantees that a candidate will be invited to apply. This is similar to a lottery, with the exception that the more points you are awarded, the higher your chances are to be invited. We strongly recommend that candidates consult a professional before entering in the program to ensure the highest number of points will be awarded.

Contact our office to speak with a professional regulated consultant

We encourage you to call our office for any further information or to discuss your chances of becoming a permanent resident of Canada.

Canada’s New Immigration Program – Express Entry Starts January 1, 2015

Nov 10, 2014 | Express Entry

As of January 1^st, 2015, Canada’s immigration system as we have known it for generations will have changed.  Express Entry (EE), as Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) calls it, will become the main route by which foreign nationals will be able to apply for and acquire permanent resident status.

The Express Entry program will replace the popular Federal Skilled Worker program.  As of January 1^st, 2015 applicants will be required to apply to a ‘pool’ from which the federal and provincial governments will be able to select based on labour market needs.  Canadian employers will also have access to the pool to nominate candidates given based on their own labour shortages or special needs.  There will be no list of eligible occupations, and no cap to the program.

Candidates will be required to create an online profile containing all of their information.  The profile will serve as the application and will automatically receive a score.  The applicants will rank (maximum score of 1200 possible) and compete with other candidates to be “invited” to apply for permanent residence.  Those applicants who secure a job offer from a Canadian employer will rank higher than those who don’t.  Once invited, the applicant will be required to submit all of their documents to support their application.  The federal government says it is committed to processing applications in less than 6 months.

Employers who choose to use the program will receive access to the pool of candidates and select the candidates they feel most suit their labour needs. Employers will be required to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) by applying to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), but will still be required to provide evidence they were unable to find a suitable Canadian or permanent resident for the job.  LMIA applications in support of a permanent full time position will be free of charge, as opposed to today’s fee of $1000 per position.

There will be no fee to submit a profile through Express Entry.

For more information on Express Entry and how you can benefit from the program we suggest contacting our office.