{"id":78,"date":"2019-02-20T19:24:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T02:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cig-ab.ca\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2019-03-28T11:10:38","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T17:10:38","slug":"express-entry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cig-ab.ca\/immigrate-to-canada\/express-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Express Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Express Entry is a system set up by the Canadian government to replace the first-come-first-serve process used for immigration selection. The design of this process makes it possible to build a strong labour force throughout the different provinces and territories of Canada.<\/p>\n

This system is operated completely through an electronic process that allows the federal government, provincial governments, and employers throughout Canada to work together from the same platform.<\/p>\n

Purpose of the Express Entry System<\/h2>\n

The Express Entry system was first utilized in January 2015. The process works by the governments establishing how many individuals will be allowed entry through the system in a given calendar year period. The period runs from January 1 through December 31 of the stated year.<\/p>\n

The concept of this system was designed to give preferential consideration to foreign nationals wishing to relocate to Canada that have the knowledge and education in specific skilled trades and industries. By allowing individuals to gain permanent residency when they meet certain admissibility criteria provided Canada with the means to build its economy. At the same time, the country as a whole found the ability to build the workforce necessary to keep up with the growing areas of technology, medicine, education, and other such industries.<\/p>\n

Processing Time<\/h2>\n

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Foreign nationals that wish to enter Canada through one of the Express Entry programs will need to first submit an electronic application. Normal visa and permit applications can take as much as a year or longer to process. Through one of the Express Entry programs, applications are processed in a faster time frame. Most people will find that they are either granted permission to enter the country or receive denial within a 6-month period from their date of filing.<\/p>\n

Express Entry Eligibility<\/h2>\n

While the programs offered through the Express Entry system look at the education and experience a person possesses within a specific trade, there are strict eligibility requirements that each candidate must meet. These requirements include the following:<\/p>\n