FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about studying, working, or immigrating to Canada? Our Frequently Asked Questions section covers everything — from understanding the Canada PR process to post-graduation work permits and Express Entry details. Get clear, reliable answers to help you plan your move to Canada with confidence.
The typical PR process for skilled workers is managed entirely through Express Entry and includes these steps: 1. Meet Minimum Requirements: Ensure you qualify under one of the three federal programs (FSWP, CEC, or FSTP). 2. Gather Documents: Complete a recognized language test (e.g., IELTS/CELPIP) and obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education. 3. Create a Profile: Submit your profile online to the Express Entry pool and receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. 4. Receive an ITA: Candidates with the highest CRS scores are invited to apply for PR through regular draws. 5. Submit Application: If you receive an ITA, you have a set period (usually 60 days) to submit your complete permanent residence application and pay the required government fees.
Canada Express Entry is a points-based immigration system designed to select candidates for permanent residency based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. It plays a pivotal role in the Canada PR process, providing a streamlined pathway for skilled workers to obtain permanent residency.
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of the three federal economic immigration programs managed under the Express Entry system. It is designed for skilled workers with foreign experience who wish to become Canadian permanent residents. To apply, you must first meet the minimum eligibility criteria and score at least 67 points out of 100 on the FSWP selection grid. If eligible, you create an Express Entry profile, enter the pool of candidates, and await an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence.
No, but you are generally eligible if you graduate from a participating Designated Learning Institution (DLI) with a program of 8 months or longer.
Yes, you can include your immediate family members—your spouse or common-law partner and your dependent children (typically under 22 years old)—in your Express Entry application. Your spouse or partner can also help increase your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score by earning additional points under the Adaptability and Human Capital factors, such as: • Their official language test results (if they score a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or higher). • Their level of education (if an ECA is provided). • Any previous Canadian work or study experience. Note: Parents and grandparents cannot be included as dependents but can be sponsored later through the Family Sponsorship Program.
It is an online system used by Canada to manage Permanent Residence (PR) applications for skilled workers.
To ensure you meet the minimum requirements, especially for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), focus on these three core areas: 1. Skilled Work Experience: You need at least one continuous year of paid, full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled occupation categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3. 2. Language Ability: You must achieve a minimum score equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four abilities (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in English or French. 3. Education: You must have a Canadian secondary or post-secondary credential, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report confirming that your foreign education is equivalent. Meeting these minimums allows you to create a profile, but you must still score a minimum of 67 points on the FSWP selection grid to be eligible to enter the Express Entry pool.