To be eligible for Express Entry, you must meet the requirements of one of the following immigration programs:

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Skilled Work Experience:

At least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in a skilled occupation within the last ten years.

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Language Ability:

Take an approved language test and score at least CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French.

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Education:

Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or a foreign equivalent assessed by an approved organization.

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Proof of Funds:

Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself and your family unless you have a valid job offer or are currently able to legally work in Canada.

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Admissibility:

Be admissible to Canada.

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Selection Factors:

Score 67 points or higher out of 100 based on age, education, work experience, language ability, and adaptability.

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Skilled Trade Work Experience:

At least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years.

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Job Offer or Certificate:

A valid job offer for at least one year or a certificate of qualification in your skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority.

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Language Ability:

Take an approved language test and score at least CLB 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.

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Proof of Funds:

Same as the FSWP.

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Admissibility:

Be admissible to Canada.

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Canadian Work Experience:

At least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years.

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Language Ability:

Take an approved language test and score at least CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A jobs, or CLB 5 for NOC B jobs.

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Admissibility:

Be admissible to Canada.

Meeting these eligibility criteria is essential to entering the Express Entry pool and receiving a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.