Calculating Express Entry Points Requirements in Canada
An Express Entry Program Points Requirements Update
The Express Entry Points Requirements are a big topic in conversation when dealing with immigration to Canada recently. It has been 3 months since Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) implemented the new Express Entry program. With this program, CIC has set a goal for the Express Entry system of inviting approximately 65,000 foreigners to become Permanent Residents for 2015. The express entry points requirements have been changing from month to month. For example, so far, here is what we have seen from CIC:
- First Round – January 31, 2015 – 779. Invitations to Apply issued, with a minimum score per application of 886 express entry points
- Second Round – February 7, 2015 – 779. Invitations to Apply issued, with a minimum score per application of express entry 818 points
- Third Round – February 20, 2015 – 849. Invitations to Apply issued under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with a minimum score per application of express entry 808 points
- Fourth Round – February 27, 2015 – 1187. Invitations to Apply issued, with a minimum score per application of express entry 735 points
- Fifth Round – March 20, 2015 – 1620. Invitations to Apply issued, with a minimum score per application of express entry 481 points, and lastly
- Sixth Round – March 27, 2015 – 1637. Invitations to Apply issued, with a minimum score per application of express entry 453 points
Feel free to use our Express Entry Points Calculator for an estimate of your eligibility for number of points.
How Many Points Do You Need To Become a Permanent Resident of Canada?
We see by the numbers, that CIC has steadily declined with respect to the necessary minimum threshold of express entry points requirements needed for possible selection to apply for permanent residency. CIC calls this an issuance of an Invitation to Apply (ITA). This means that people are needing fewer points to be eligible for the program. This then means that more people are able to become permanent residence of Canada.
With many foreign nationals with significant work and education experience here in Canada, this could be great news for those that may not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or provincial nominee certificate. With the Express Entry points requirements in the system peaking at 1200 points, and with 600 of those points tied to the applicant’s holding of a valid LMIA or provincial nomination; it has been impossible for those who are otherwise qualified from applying for Permanent Residency in Canada.
What You Need To Do To Apply For Permanent Residency
If you want to apply for the express entry program, call the law firm of Kahane Law Office. Our immigration legal team can help. We will evaluate your express entry points you will be able to claim. We will also look at what they likelihood of you being successful in your application. When our team prepares your application for the express entry points system, we present your best case to CIC. Given that a person’s acceptance as a permanent resident under the express entry point system is based on a specific number, even one missed point can make the difference between being successful in your application and not being accepted.
Express Entry Points Requirements & Program Help!
The legal team at Kahane Law Office is here to help with your express entry points program application. Our team is made up of lawyers, support staff and former Citizenship and Immigration Canada employees who know the system. It is essential that your express entry profile is completed properly to maximize your eligible points. Consequently, iIf you want to apply for your permanent residency under the points program, call the experienced team at Kahane Law Immigration Legal Services now. CONNECT NOW. We can be reached toll-free at 1-877-225-8817 (or 403-225-8810 locally in Calgary, Alberta), or email us directly here.