The quickest and most well-liked route for immigrants looking to start over in Canada is Express Entry. People who want to immigrate to Canada and get permanent residence in that country can organize and complete their applications through Express Entry.

For Whom is Express Entry Available?

Ideal candidates will have a university or college degree, relevant work experience, and a moderate level of English and/or French fluency.

Conditions for Express Entry

Generally speaking, to qualify to apply to Express Entry as a skilled worker, you must:

• 1. Possess at least one year of continuous full-time (or comparable part-time) work experience in a skilled occupation during the last ten years.
• 2. Possess a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) seven in either English or French as demonstrated on an approved language test.
• 3. Have completed post-secondary education that has been evaluated using an Educational Credential Assessment by Canadian criteria.

The Pilot Program for Atlantic Immigration

A federal immigration program called the Atlantic Immigration Program assists firms in finding qualified foreign workers and international graduates to fill open positions.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, which was successful but ended in 2021, serves as the foundation for this new employer-driven initiative. To access the permanent program, pilot program participants must reapply.

Eligibility

Employers must first be designated as acceptable to participate in the Atlantic Immigration Program, and then the Province must endorse their job postings.

The foreign worker(s) identified by the company may submit a direct application for permanent residency to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada once the employer’s positions have been endorsed. While awaiting permanent residency, the foreign worker may also obtain a temporary work permit.