The express entry system manages 3 types of programs:
FSWP
Federal Skilled Worker Program
FSTP
Federal Skilled Trades Program
CEC
Canadian Experience Class
How does express entry work in Canada ?
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Create a Express Entry profile
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May register to the job bank (to get an offer of employment)
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If you meet the minimum criteria for any of the 3 programs, you will enter into the express entry pool of candidates
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Receive a express entry score based on your experience, education, etc.
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Candidates who exceed the CRC cut-off scores will be issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence (PR).
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And apply for Permanent Residence within 60 day.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Minimum requirements
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English or French skills: CLB 7
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Experience in 1 of the following NOCs: 0, A, B
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One continuous work experience within the last 10 years (full time or combination of part-time, or more than 1 job in your primary occupation)
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Secondary education
Canadian Experience Class
Minimum requirements
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English or French skills
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CLB 7 if your NOC is 0 or A
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CLB 5 if your NOC is B
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Canadian work experience in one of these NOCs: 0, A, B
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One of continuous work experience in Canada in the last 3 years (full time or combination of part-time work)
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Minimum requirements:
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English or French skills
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CLB 5 for speaking and listening
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CLB 4 for reading and writing
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Canadian or foreign experience in a skilled trade under key groups of NOC B
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2 years of work experience within the last 5 years (full time, part-time or combination of both
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Valid job full-time employment offer for 1 years OR a certificate of qualifications in that skilled trade issues by a province, territory or federal authority