US citizens can apply for the Canada Express Entry program if they have the minimum CRS score. The Express Entry system manages economic programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria for any of the three immigration programs and score the minimum CRS points required are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the CEC are two of the most common pathways for US citizens to apply for Express Entry from the US. Top-ranking candidates from the Express Entry pool are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada via the regular Express Entry draws. Once submitted, IRCC takes around six months or less to process the Canada PR applications.
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How to apply for Express Entry from the US?
US citizens can apply for the Express Entry program through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Americans looking to apply for Express Entry from the US can apply through any of the below Express Entry immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) for US Citizens
To qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), you must fulfill specific eligibility requirements such as:
- Age
- Language proficiency of CLB Level 7 in English or French
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Prior work experience of at least 12 months in a paid job role
- The job role must be listed in NOC Skill Type 0, A, or B.
- A recognized degree, diploma, or certificate of training completion along with an ECA (For those who have studied outside Canada)
- Admissibility to Canada
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Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for US Citizens
As a US citizen looking to apply for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), you must have at least 12 months of professional work experience in Canada. Some of the other requirements to apply for the CEC are as follows:
- Proof of at least 12 months of skilled Canadian work experience
- The job must be in NOC level 0, A, or B.
- Must score at least CLB Level 7 for those with jobs in NOC Level 0 or A and CLB Level 5 for those with jobs in NOC Level 5
- Must be admissible to Canada
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