12 tips to improve your Express Entry profile

The key to success to immigrate to Canada through the Express Entry system programs is to build an impeccable profile, that is, to demonstrate that you have a high level in all the selection criteria; this, undoubtedly, is your gateway to Canadian residency. If you are a foreigner and you feel identified with this first text, continue reading this article to learn about the advice and recommendations offered by Immiland to clients and users in general to create a good immigration profile that will be interesting for the IRCC and convince the immigration officer that you are a valuable human resource for the country.

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The importance of creating a good profile for Express Entry

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Submitting your immigration profile for Express Entry goes beyond taking a bureaucratic step or uploading document after document to the website and expecting IRCC to consider it just because you submitted it. It is the accuracy of the higher levels of your immigration profile that will directly impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and it is this that will determine your competitiveness in the Express Entry pool.

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How does Express Entry selection work?

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First, it should be noted that in order to create a profile in Express Entry you must ensure that you qualify for federal economic programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Federal Skilled Trade (FST). Second, continue the following:

• The Express Entry system evaluates applicants based on their CRS score, and then issues invitations to apply (iTAs) for permanent residence to the highest-ranking individuals in their score.
• Once you receive the iTA with the message from Citizenship and Immigration Canada indicating under which immigration program you qualify, you must apply and apply for permanent residence, after which processing enters a waiting time of about six months.
• It is important to note that receiving an iTA does not automatically mean that an applicant will be accepted as a permanent resident. This application will be accepted or rejected depending on whether the applicant meets the relevant criteria.

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12 tips from Immiland to improve your Express Entry profile

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1. Log in to the IRCC website and read the instructions carefully.

This is the first part of your process, so navigate the page carefully attending to each step. ‍

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2. Remember that immigration procedures can be cumbersome due to the amount of documents and requirements that are requested:

‍soif you are unsure of the procedure or your answers, consider seeking certified professional help. At Immiland, we have a team of ICAC-regulated attorneys who can guide you. Click here.

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3. Be cautious when answering each item on the page, assuming an answer or handling it randomly will not help you much.

‍Youmust be sure of what you are answering. Therefore, know well your own migratory profile in terms of languages, studies, professional experience, age, etc. 

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4. Be accurate and consistent in the information you provide‍.

This is paramount for you to prove that it is real and reliable, otherwise you could face serious consequences, including refusal of the application or a ban from entering Canada.

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5. Prepare well or improve your language tests.

‍Languageproficiency significantly impacts your CRS score. Learn English and/or French online and prepare for language proficiency tests such as IELTS or TEF. 

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6. Remember to provide all the results obtained from a single test to maximize your score.

IRCC accepts the following tests to demonstrate English proficiency:

• CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program(CELPIP General Test)
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS General Training Option)
• PTE: Pearson Test of English (PTE Core Option)

To demonstrate the level of French, IRCC accepts the following tests:

• TEF Canada: Test d'évaluation de français.
• TFC Canada: Test de connaissance du français.

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7. Include all your work experience.

‍Providefull details of your work history, even if you do not score points for certain roles (Note: omitting information may be considered a misrepresentation of what you are providing and may jeopardize the approval of your application).

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8. If you have unqualified work experience (non-technical or non-professional)

‍youcan include it in your personal history of activities performed after the age of 18 or in the last 10 years.

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9. Remember to include your dependents.

Besure to include all eligible dependents on your application, whether they accompany you to Canada or not. (Failure to include dependents may hinder future sponsorship opportunities). On the other hand, do not include non-dependent family members in the dependent section.

Please note that for immigration purposes in Canada, family members who are considered eligible are:

• Your spouse orcommon-law partner.
• Your dependent child (under age 22).
• The child of your spouse or common-law partner (from a previous relationship).
• The child of a dependent child who is not married or in a domestic partnership.

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Family members who should not be included as dependents, for migration purposes, in the Express Entry profile:

• Parents
• Grandparents
• Siblings
• Uncles/Uncles
• Nephews and nieces

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10. Include the NOC code indicated that corresponds to your qualifying experience.

‍Itis important that you choose the correct NOC code, i.e., the one that identifies your qualifying work experience and that letters of employment references can confirm to the immigration officer that you have the required experience to be eligible for one of the federal programs. 

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11. Obtain your ECA report to validate your studies and professional qualifications.

‍Itis important that you obtain your educational accreditation report (ECA) to prove to IRCC that your studies are recognized in Canada. (Remember that you only have to accredit your highest university degree).

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12. Check the supporting documents.‍

Check that your supporting documents, such as a police certificate, are correct and complete, and that your proof of financial background is up to date according to IRCC criteria. (All dates and periods of study and work experience included in your profile must match the dates on the supporting documents, including an updated summary, which you are advised to include).

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Possible alternatives to your CRS score and Immiland's recommendations for improvement

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Score from 0 to 300: ‍.

Explore alternative ways to migrate for study or work on a temporary basis; this also applies to candidates with scores above 300, but even more so to those with the lowest scores, especially if they do not have qualifying work experience in Canada. It is recommended to explore alternative ways to move to Canada.

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Score from 300 to 399: ‍.

Provinces may begin to take an interest in your profile. Some provinces (notably Alberta) have invited candidates with scores in this range through the Provincial Nominee Program. A boost from the PNP could provide an additional 600 points, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

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Score from 400 to 499:

Improving it and in the special categories, it can be a competitive score. Candidates at this rank can move up the rankings quickly with some seemingly minor improvements that can have a big effect, especially in language (CLB 9 for all skills is the target). At this rank, candidates may be invited through category based draws, there may also be additional NPP options for candidates.

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Score from 500 to 549:

It is considered competitive in the overall category. Is in a good position to receive an iTA although IRCC has conducted draws from all programs where the CRS cut-off has been well above 500, meaning that candidates should always aim to increase their score to make their profile as competitive as possible.

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Score of 550+: ‍.

It is considered eligible for all Express Entry categories. This is an excellent CRS score. If you obtain this score, congratulations, this is a demonstration that you have prepared yourself over a long period of time and it is just what Canada values, professionals trained in study and work and fluent in the official language of the country.

Now, although it cannot be guaranteed that you will receive an invitation just for obtaining this score, as it will depend on the number of entries the IRCC decides to grant according to need, a score above 550+ is very competitive and achieving it takes effort and dedication, just as there are foreigners who stay at lower scores there are others who are constantly training for the highest qualification, hopefully you will be one of them.

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At Immiland, we always recommend the best actions for our users and clients to have several chances of success in the Express Entry sweepstakes, this way we know that you and your family will be getting closer and closer to a new life in Canada. 

We have services dedicated to the immigrant with the dream of living, studying and/or working in Canada, we invite you to explore them on our website Immiland Canada to know them in detail.

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With love,

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Immiland