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To apply for Express Entry for Canadian immigration, applicants must meet certain minimum requirements:
1. Skilled Work Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of continuous, full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience in the past ten years, classified as Skill Level 0, A or B in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
2. Language Ability: Applicants must meet the minimum language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7, and take a language test approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that shows they meet the level for speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.
3. Education: Applicants must have a certificate, diploma, or degree from a Canadian secondary or post-secondary school OR an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by IRCC, which shows that their foreign education is equivalent to Canadian standards.
4. Proof of Funds: Applicants who are applying as a Federal Skilled Worker and are not currently working in Canada, or have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer, need to show proof that they have sufficient money to support themselves and their dependants after they arrive in Canada.
5. Admissibility to Canada: Applicants must be admissible to Canada under Canadian law. This means they should not have a criminal record, pose a security risk, have health issues that could pose a risk to Canada’s public health or public safety, or have financial problems.
In addition to these, there are specific requirements under each of the three Express Entry programs – the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Finally, once applicants meet all these minimum requirements, they will be assessed based on factors such as age, education, work experience, whether they have a valid job offer, and their adaptability. This assessment is done using a point system known as Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.