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Step-by-Step Guide to the Express Entry Pool
So, you’ve done your research, followed all the guidelines, submitted your online profile and been entered into the Express Entry pool. What next? Well, the pool is where you’ll stay for up to one year from the day you enter it, until either you’re issued an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, or your time in the […]
Interview with the First Successful Express Entry Candidate
Recently Emma Hughes became the first successful Express Entry candidate to achieve Canadian permanent residence under the new express entry system, having first applied just over two months ago. Originally from Ireland, Hughes was quick to complete her Express Entry profile within just days of the system’s January 1 launch, where she scored 1094 points via the Comprehensive Ranking […]
How Does Express Entry Work?
Before the new Express Entry system came into effect, we could only predict how much it would affect Canadian immigration. However, four months in, it’s safe to say that Express Entry has revolutionized immigration in Canada for the better. Thousands of candidates have already received invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. If you’re interested in applying for Express Entry, […]
Who is Eligible For Express Entry to Canada?
As of January 1, 2015, the new express entry system came into play that has revolutionized the Canadian immigration system. So far, thousands of candidates have been issued invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the new scheme. But who is eligible? We’re going to explain more about the new system below. Express Entry Eligibility Anyone […]
Everything You Need to Know About Completing Your Express Entry Profile
As you’re probably aware by now, Express Entry kicked into place on January 1, 2015. This means that if you’re a skilled worker looking to immigrate to Canada, you have to go through the express entry system. We’re going to go over all the steps you’ll need for Express Entry, from finding out whether you’re eligible, […]
Information About the New Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
The new Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration program that works in conjunction with Express Entry and enables Ontario to nominate individuals as well as their families for Canadian permanent residence, on the basis that they already have a pre-approved job offer for the province. Here’s a step-by-step guide for applying to the Opportunities Ontario […]
More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw
As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]
What To Do Once You’re an Express Entry Candidate
Congratulations if you have been placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates! Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has done so only after evaluating your Express Entry profile and finding you eligible. Once in the pool, it is crucial to understand and be aware of the following: One Year – You will be in the pool for […]
How to Determine Your Eligibility for Canadian Experience Class
Are you interested in applying for the Canadian Experience Class Program? If you’ve explored all the options available and think this is the program that might be right for you, it’s important to check that you are eligible before going any further. Below, we’ve compiled a quick guide to help you determine whether you are […]
Who Can Apply for Express Entry Canada
Good news for Canada Express Entry Program. This is Michael Niren, immigration lawyer and founder of VisaPlace.com. You don’t often hear me say good news when I speak about Canadian immigration law. Over the last few years, it has been harder and harder to qualify for immigration to Canada and to United States, but under […]
Express Entry comes to British Columbia
The province of British Columbia has developed its own subcategory of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s express entry system. It will allow the province to select candidates that will satisfy the economic needs of British Columbia while also offering individuals the chance to immigrate to Canada without a job offer. The province will nominate candidates who […]
Express Entry Now Available in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has implemented a new subcategory of the federal express entry program that is intended for new immigrants to Canada interested in living in Saskatchewan specifically. Those who wish to be considered should ensure they designate Saskatchewan as their province of choice when applying to be ranked in the federal express entry pool. The Saskatchewan […]
Canada’s Express Entry Program FAQs for 2025
The Express Entry system is one of the most popular ways to obtain permanent residency in Canada. New practices have been adopted to deal with incoming applications, which means much faster processing times. However, not everyone is as clued-up about Express Entry as they claim to be, and here at VisaPlace, we’ve noticed there are several misconceptions […]
What the Express Entry System Means for Immigrants Already in Canada?
The Express Entry electronic immigration system allows Canadian employers to find skilled workers via an eligible pool of applicants. Express Entry has already revolutionized Canada’s immigration system, and was mainly brought into place to address the country’s labor shortages. The new system means that eligible candidates who wish to immigrate to Canada are placed in a pool […]
Guide to the Comprehensive Ranking System – Express Entry
Since the 2015 Express Entry system is now operational, we’ve taken the time to go over the CRS criteria in detail below as a Canadian immigration points calculator, so you can determine how many points you will score for the Express Entry 2015 as outlined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). For each section below, there is a maximum number […]