How many applicants can apply for Canada Express Entry

Citizenship and Immigration Canada have revised the Express Entry to a new system which will allow them to identify and select candidates most likely to succeed based on age, education, experience and IELTS. They are hoping it will be a faster processing time and keep track of the labour market changes. Earlier, applications were treated on a first come first serve basis. Employers complained that under the old system it took too long to fill up vacancies and the lengthy processing meant a long wait which created a huge back log.

The Canada Express Entry is a revised scheme started from the 1st January 2015.There is no limit to the number of people who may enter the Express Entry pool. This will then ensure a variety of people with different skills, experience and age groups. This will then enable the states to select the candidates to meet their needs.

The Express Entry is going to generate a list of high calibre candidates that employers in Canada will be able to consider when they cannot find Canadian citizens to fill the places.

If a candidate is given a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or state sponsorship then with enough additional points can be ranked high enough to be invited to apply at the next eligible round of invitations. The invitations for the next round from the Express Entry pools will be made regularly and instructions posted on the CIC website.

The goal of the Revised Express Entry system was a faster processing time of 6 months or less from the day a complete application for permanent residence is received to the final decision is made.

Instead of needing to have experience in an occupation on a list of eligible occupations as with many other immigration programs, Express Entry will have no specified occupation list and applicants can present calibre regardless of what experience they have or profession they are in.

There is no cap on the number of applications therefore applicant can apply for the Express Entry as any time without the fear that the program will close of fill up.

The Comprehensive Ranking System will be a liquid system where eligible candidates can constantly keep entering and successful candidates will leave once they get an invitation. Candidates will also be able to improve ranking by improving language abilities, gaining more work experience or doing another qualification. The ranking can also be improved if candidates receive a valid job offer from a Canadian employer or a state sponsorship.

Apply soon to benefit from a great job market and plenty of opportunities for skilled workers like you. Canada boasts a strong economy that keeps growing. They are also celebrating high employment levels and a low annual inflation rate keeping it relatively affordable.