With the new Express Entry introduced by Canada to attract skilled workers, rules have been adjusted to allow applicants with more desirable skills easier entry to Canadian shores.
However, added layer of step is required from other applicants.
According to Atty Henry Moyal at the Filipino Reporter, all economic applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker category (FSW), Canada Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Trade (FST) now must go through an added step of being selected called Express Entry.
Requirements for Express Entry are summarized as follows:
- The program is for those who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in Canada as permanent residents. It is not a recruitment for jobs.
- Applicants do not require an offer of employment or job offer.
- Applicants who are 18-46 years old will be allotted points.
- A completed university degree of at least three years of study is preferred.
- Applicants do not require to have a relative living in Canada. However, those with close relatives will be awarded bonus points.
- Applicants must have proficiency in the English language. French is not required.
- Must have a minimum of one year of work experience in a demand occupation.
The listed occupations as of today are:
- Accountant and Auditors
- Financial Analysts
- Human Resource Manager
- Purchasing Officers
- Geologists
- Civil Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Computer Engineers
- Information System Analysts
- Database Analysts
- Software Engineers
- Computer Programmers
- Web Designers and Developers
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Drafting Technologists and Technicians
- Engineering Inspectors
- User Support Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Medical Laboratory Techs
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Psychologists
- Family and Marriage Counsellors
- Financial Sales Representatives
How to create profile for Skilled Immigrants (Express Entry)