Foreign nationals with ≥1 year of full-time skilled work (NOC TEER 0–3) in the past 10 years, CLB 7+ language score, and a secondary or post-secondary credential.
Key Requirements
Key Benefits
No Canadian job offer required — earn PR on skills and qualifications alone.
Express Entry processes most applications within 6 months of receiving an ITA.
Full Canadian permanent residence — live and work anywhere in Canada.
Direct pathway to Canadian citizenship after 3 years of physical presence as a PR.
Category-based draws (STEM, French, healthcare) create lower cutoffs for targeted profiles.
How Arik Immigration Consultant Helps You
Provide a free CRS score assessment and develop a personalised score-improvement strategy.
Advise on the best language test strategy (IELTS vs. CELPIP; TEF vs. TCF) for the highest CLB outcome.
Manage the ECA process through the correct IRCC-designated body for your credential.
Create and optimise your Express Entry profile in the IRCC system.
Monitor all draw announcements — general and category-based — and advise on the best strategy.
Prepare the complete PR application within the 60-day ITA window.
Advise on PNP nomination as a 600-point CRS boost if your score is below recent cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Express Entry pages
Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System score and see where you stand against recent draw cutoffs.
Foreign credentials require an Educational Credential Assessment from an IRCC-designated body.
Language carries the most Express Entry selection weight — achieve your highest CLB outcome.
A PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points — near-guaranteeing your Express Entry invitation.
Book a FREE Consultation with Arik Immigration
Arik manages the complete process — from CRS assessment through to PR confirmation. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
