Express Entry
The quickest route to becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident
Canadian Experience Class
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At least one year of full-time skilled, work experience in Canada within 36 months of the application date.
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Self-Employment or work experience gained while being a full-time student does not count.
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The job experience is in a Managerial job (TEER 0), Professional job (TEER 1), Technical jobs and skilled trades (TEER 2 and 3)
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Language score of CLB 5 or CLB 7, depending on your chosen TEER​​
Federal Skilled Worker
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At least one continuous year of full-time paid skilled work experience in the last 10 years. ​​
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Language score of CLB 7
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Canadian and/or foreign education that equates to Canadian secondary or post-secondary
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Funds to support yourself and your family for six months after arrival in Canada.
Federal Skilled Trades
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Offer of employment in Canada of at least one year duration (accompanied by an LMIA) OR a Certificate of Qualification from a provincial or territorial body
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Language score of CLB 5 for speaking & listening, CLB 4 for reading & writing.
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At least 2 years of qualified work experience in the skilled trade in the last 5 years​​