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We’ve helped thousands of skilled immigrants enter and remain in Canada permanently through the express entry system. Hiring representation should help you navigate through the complexities of an application, not complicate it. That’s why we’ve created transparent processes, with the right fee for value, that makes the complex simple. We understand that adding value is central to the overall client experience, so we save you time, energy and money while still achieving your goals. Fill out the below to start your journey with NextGen.
How Express Entry Works?
Canada’s Federal skilled worker programs are completed through an online points-based system called Express Entry. This is a two-step process. The initial stage is to submit your profile into the pool of candidates where you have assumed a set of points, called the Comprehensive Ranking System (“CRS”) score. You receive points for your age, level of education, official languages proficiency (in English and French) and work experience. Step two requires that you receive an Invitation to Apply from the Canadian government, commonly referred to as an “ITA.” This is your formal application for permanent residence to Canada, and you will have 60 days to provide all supporting documentation.
Apply For Permanent Residence Through Express Entry
Minimum Requirements
Have at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada in the last three years
Have CLB 7 (NOC 0 or A) or CLB 5 (NOC B) in your language test
Minimum Requirements
Have at least one year of skilled and continuous work experience outside of Canada in the last ten years
Have CLB 7 in your language test
Have at least completed secondary education
Receive 67 points in the six selection factors points scheme
Meet the proof of funds requirements
Minimum Requirements
Have at least two years of work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years
Have a valid job offer or certificate of qualification
Have CLB 5 in speaking and listening and CLB 4 in reading and writing
Meet the proof of funds requirements
Requirements Vary By Province
There are currently more than 70 provincial immigration streams available, some which are aligned with the express entry (online) program and others that remain a paper-based process.
Need To Extend Your Status Too?
If you are already in Canada and your work permit is expiring you can apply to extend your worker status through the Bridging Open Work Permit category for economic class applicants. In order to be eligible you must have an application for permanent residence in place through the federal skilled worker program, Canadian experience class, federal skilled trades program or the Provincial Nominee Class (for applicants with no employer restrictions).
Common Mistakes And Grounds For Refusals
1. Misrepresentation - In some cases misrepresentation occurs from an applicant misreading or misunderstanding a question on the form. In other cases applicants purposely omit information. The consequences of misrepresentation are severe, and not only lead to a refused application, but an applicant may be banned from reapplying for five years. Have you received a procedural fairness letter for misrepresentation? We can help, contact us.
2. Missing Documents - There are many documents you need to upload in order to submit a complete permanent residence application. Often times applicant’s miss mandatory documents such as police clearances, translations with a foreign-language document, ECA report or a bank letter proving funds. While missing documents won’t lead to a refusal, it can lead to an incomplete application, loss of an ITA and express entry profile.
3. Police Clearance - While missing a police clearance for a country can happen all together, other police clearance errors include not uploading a color scan of the document, expired clearances or the wrong type of clearance. For example if you lived in Australia you are required to upload the Traffic History if you were a resident of Queensland or the Full Licenses History Search if you were a resident of Victoria.
4. Wrong NOC Code - Your work experience whether Canadian or foreign is one of the fundamental eligibility criteria of the economic classes. Selecting the right NOC code can be the difference in receiving your permanent residence or receiving a refusal. While the title can be different your Employment Reference Letter must be similar to the lead statement and duties listed in the NOC.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“We applied more than three times for a tourist visa to accomplish this dream but every attempt was refused. Then we met Lauren, and she guided us, and felt my mum’s pain as her own, she was really great, very efficient, she made the process easy for us and got my mums tourist visa!”
— Valeria M, Colombia
“Lauren has many years of experience and has helped thousands of clients immigrate to Canada including a close family member of mine. She is hard working and devoted to getting the job done and really goes the extra mile. My family and I are so grateful to her and the staff at NextGen and we highly recommend their services”
— Monika S, Poland
“Lauren is very professional. She answered all my questions and explained everything clearly. She provided clear guidance. She likes and excels in what she does. I totally recommend her for everyone.”
— Ahmed A, Egypt
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