A new era in economic immigration: Express Entry set to launch January 1, 2015

01/12/2015

Canada is set to launch Express Entry, a new application management system that will help attract highly skilled immigrants to the country and get them working and contributing to the Canadian economy faster.

Express Entry will launch Jan. 1, 2015, and will change the way the Government of Canada manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and a portion of Provincial Nominee Programs.

Under Express Entry, candidates who qualify for one of these programs will be placed in a pool and ranked based on factors linked to projected economic success in Canada. The candidates who rank highest will be invited to apply to immigrate.

Express Entry will help match employers with skilled workers when Canadians can’t be found to fill positions. Candidates with a job offer, or with a nomination from a provincial or territorial government, will be given enough bonus points to be drawn from the pool.

In 2014, CIC has presented information on Express Entry at more than 35 events to more than 1,300 participants. Through roundtable discussions, speeches to local chambers of commerce and participation in many other events, we’ve been able to promote and discuss Express Entry. 

We invite employers who haven’t been able to attend one of our events to sign up to get Express Entry email updates.

For more information, please see www.canada.ca/ExpressEntry.

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