Le Canadex (LeCanadex.com) is a private company that provides professional Canadian immigration services to help skilled immigrants and their families apply for permanent residency in Canada, mainly through the Express Entry system and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Canadian immigration programs that qualify for Express Entry to Canada include the: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominees Program (PNP). Le Canadex works with Authorized Representatives who have many years of experience in order to evaluate the eligibility of LeCanadex clients for immigration to Canada and to guide LeCanadex clients who qualify through the Canadian immigration procedure. Please note that LeCanadex is not a law firm and is not a government agency nor affiliated with the Canadian government.

LeCanadex is a private company that works with experienced Authorized Representatives to provide professional Canadian immigration services to thousands of clients around the world. LeCanadex can help you by assessing which Canadian visa program you are most qualified to apply for. This can save you time and effort, plus ensure that you apply for the Canadian visa program that best matches your qualifications. There are many Canadian immigration programs available to skilled foreign workers and each one has unique eligibility requirements and application procedures, so it is important to check your eligibility so you will know which program you should apply for. Once you know which Canadian immigration program best matches your profile, the LeCanadex team can guide you through each step of the application process, explaining what you need to do, making sure your forms are filled out correctly and that you provide all of the necessary documents, as well as answering questions you have as you go through the process. This expert guidance can help you to avoid mistakes and unnecessary delays, as well as make the complex procedure easier for you to complete compared with applying by yourself for free.

Canada is a multicultural, immigrant-friendly country that seeks to welcome over 400,000 new permanent residents this year through various Canadian immigration programs. As a permanent resident of Canada, you can live, work and study in this prosperous country for an unlimited amount of time; buy a home; start your own business; and even apply to become a Canadian citizen after living in Canada three years during a five year period and satisfying other requirements. Canada has been ranked as one of the top countries for high quality of life and its largest cities are listed among the world’s best places to live. Canadian permanent residents and citizens receive free or low-cost public healthcare and have access to Canada’s highly-rated education programs. Canada is a beautiful country with plenty of room for newcomers. Skilled foreign workers are especially in demand to fill Canadian job openings. With all that Canada has to offer, it is not surprising that a 2020 survey of 209,000 people in 190 countries carried out by the Boston Consulting Group found that Canada is the #1 preferred destination for expat workers and their families. These are some of the many reasons why you should consider moving to Canada!

Yes – There are several Canadian immigration programs available to skilled foreign workers and their family members. Some examples include the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) for expats who want to live and work in the mostly French-speaking province of Quebec; the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for foreign workers whose occupations and skills are needed in certain participating provinces or territories in Canada; the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) for foreign tradespeople; and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) for skilled immigrants whose qualifying occupations usually require post-secondary education (such as a university degree). All of these Canadian immigration programs offer permanent residency in Canada for expat workers and their family members who meet the eligibility requirements.

Express Entry is the Canadian immigration management system for skilled foreign workers and their families who qualify for certain programs for “economic immigrants” such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A skilled immigrant who meets the eligibility criteria for the FSWP, FSTP or PNP files an online Express Entry profile with the Canadian immigration agency which contains information about the applicant’s education, work experience, English and French language abilities, family and other details. The Canadian immigration officials will review the Express Entry profile and applicants who appear to qualify for the FSWP, FSTP or PNP will be placed in the pool of candidates and be given a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS). Foreign workers in the Express Entry pool who have the highest CRS scores or receive a qualifying Canadian job offer or get a provincial nomination for a PNP or are in a priority category (such as French speakers) will be issued an Invitation to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa to Canada. The Canadian visa application and all of the necessary documents must be filed in 60 days or less and a decision is usually received within six months. A skilled immigrant and his or her family who are approved for Express Entry to Canada will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and be authorized to immigrate to Canada.

The Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is a unique Canadian immigration program for skilled immigrants and their family members who want to live and work in the mostly French-speaking province of Quebec. The QSWP is based on a points system and a single applicant must receive 50 points for different selection factors, while an applicant who has a spouse or partner needs to get 59 points. The points are given for education, French and English language skills, spouse or partner traits, having a qualifying job offer in Quebec, work experience, having children, previous stay in Quebec (e.g., as a foreign student, living with family, etc.), and being able to support oneself and family financially. Application for the QSWP is made through Quebec’s online Arrima system and a foreign worker who receives a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) will then be permitted to apply for Canadian permanent residency. If the Canadian immigration officials approve the applicant and his or her family for immigration to Canada, they will receive a Conformation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and be allowed to live and work in Quebec long-term.

Nine Canadian provinces and two territories have established their own unique Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in coordination with Canada’s national immigration agency in order to supply certain regions of the country with foreign workers who have occupations and skills needed locally. Each PNP has its own eligibility requirements and application procedure, but they all generally involve applying to the PNP and if approved and issued a provincial nomination, the foreign worker can then apply to the Canadian immigration agency for permanent residency. If the Canadian immigration officials approve the applicant and his or her family for immigration to Canada, they will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and be allowed to live and work long-term in the province or territory that sponsored them for its PNP. Please note that application for the PNP can be done using the “traditional” method or through the Express Entry system.

The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is a Canadian immigration program for skilled tradespeople with two years of relevant work experience in a qualifying trade during the previous five-year period. Application for the FSTP is made by filing an online Express Entry profile and if the Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received, the foreign tradesperson will have 60 days to submit a complete application for Canadian permanent residency. The Canadian immigration agency generally makes its decision within 180 days after the application is received through the Express Entry system and will issue a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) to those approved for immigration to Canada.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is a Canadian immigration program for skilled immigrants who have one year of relevant work experience in the past 10 years in a qualifying occupation that usually requires a post-secondary education (such as a university degree or a vocational certificate). A minimum of 67 points must also be attained for six selection factors (i.e., age, education, relevant work experience, English and French language skills, qualifying Canadian job offer, and adaptability for Canadian immigration). Application for the FSWP is made by filing an Express Entry profile and if an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received, the skilled immigrant will have 60 days to submit a complete application for Canadian permanent residency. The Canadian immigration agency usually makes its decision within 180 days after the application is received through the Express Entry system and will issue a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) to those approved for immigration to Canada.

The Invitation to Apply (ITA) is issued by the Canadian immigration agency to a foreign worker in the Express Entry pool of candidates who has one of the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores, or who receives a qualifying Canadian job offer, or who gets a provincial nomination for a PNP, or who is in a priority category (such as French speakers). Receiving an ITA means that a foreign worker seems to meet the criteria for Express Entry immigration to Canada and has been invited by the government to submit a Canadian visa application for permanent residency. The Canadian visa application must be filed no more than 60 days after the ITA was issued. A decision on whether to approve the applicant for Canadian immigration is normally made within 180 days after the complete visa application is filed. A Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) will be issued to those approved for immigration to Canada.

The Education Credential Assessment (ECA) is performed by a designated organization and its purpose is to evaluate to what extent an immigrant’s education received outside of Canada is comparable to a degree, diploma or certificate earned at an educational institution in Canada. The ECA is one of the requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and will be requested when the Express Entry profile is completed.

One of the requirements for some Canadian immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), is to provide what is known as “Proof of Funds” in order to show that an immigrant has the financial resources necessary to live in Canada after arriving in the country. Proof of Funds is not required for immigrants with a valid Canadian job offer who can work in Canada legally. If you immigrate to Canada through the FSWP or FSTP, you will need to prove that you can support yourself and all family members who move to Canada with you. Proof of Funds may include an official letter from the bank where you have money deposited showing your current account balance and average balance for the past six months, as well as credit card or other outstanding debts. The amount required for Proof of Funds will depend on how many people are in the applicant’s family.

A requirement for most Canadian immigration programs is for the main applicant (i.e., the skilled foreign worker) to demonstrate a certain level of English or French language abilities (these are the two official languages in Canada). English is the main language spoken throughout Canada except in Quebec where French is the primary language spoken. Many people living in Canada know both English and French. The specific language proficiency level required will depend on the particular Canadian immigration program and other factors. An immigrant can demonstrate his or her English or French language level by receiving a passing score on an approved language evaluation exam, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Training exam for English or the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF Canada) for French. Your passing language evaluation score(s) must be less than two years old. Please note that different scores on the language evaluation exam will result in an immigrant receiving a different number of points for certain points-based Canadian immigration programs. For example, there is a minimum language score required to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), but zero points are given for receiving the minimum passing score; higher scores will be needed in order to actually get points for English and French language skills when applying for the FSWP. Although a spouse or partner is not required to have a certain level of English or French language skills, the FSWP and other Canadian immigration programs will give points if a spouse or partner gets a certain score on an approved English or French language evaluation exam. Of course, it is practical and beneficial for the entire family to know English or French when moving to Canada, since it will be easier to communicate with Canadians, find work in Canada, make new friends, go shopping, etc.

The Express Entry Canadian immigration management system uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CSR) to evaluate “economic immigrants” who have applied for immigration to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The CRS score ranges from zero to 1200 points maximum and is based on an applicant’s education, skills, English or French language abilities and other factors. When a skilled foreign worker files an online Express Entry profile, the CRS will be calculated and a score will be given. An applicant who appears to meet the eligibility requirements for the FSWP, FSTP, CEC or PNP will be placed in the Express Entry pool of candidates. The Invitation to Apply (ITA) is issued periodically to Express Entry candidates in the pool who have the highest CRS scores (the highest scores that qualify for an ITA will vary). An ITA may also be issued to Express Entry candidates who receive a qualifying Canadian job offer or who get a provincial nomination for a PNP or who are in a priority category (such as French speakers). After the ITA is issued, an immigrant has 60 days to submit a complete Canadian visa application with the fee(s) and required documents and a decision is normally made in six months or less.

Yes – A skilled foreign worker must receive a minimum score of 67 out of 100 points possible and satisfy all of the other eligibility requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Points are given for English and French language skills (28 points possible); education (25 points possible); relevant full-time work experience (15 points possible); age (12 points possible); arranged employment in Canada (10 points possible); and “adaptability” for immigration to Canada (10 points possible).

Yes – You may include your legally married spouse or partner (opposite sex or same sex) and dependent children (who are less than 22 years of age and do not have a spouse or partner) on your Canadian visa application for permanent residency. Everyone applying for immigration to Canada must satisfy the health and character requirements. If you and your family meet all of the eligibility requirements for Canadian immigration and are granted permanent residency, you can all live and work in Canada long-term and enjoy the many benefits of Canadian permanent residency.

In general, it usually takes about 8-12 months to complete the process for immigration to Canada, but this can vary depending on which Canadian visa program a person is applying for and other factors.

You must enter Canada before the expiration date stamped in your valid Canadian visa and/or as stated in other official documents issued by the Government of Canada. In general, a person who is approved for immigration to Canada as a permanent resident will have one year from the date of their medical exam to enter Canada, which is why the medical exam is usually done toward the end of the Canadian immigration procedure.

Governmental fees include the Canadian Visa Application Fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF), and the Permanent Resident Card Fee (in that order). There is no fee to file an Express Entry profile. There are also non-governmental fees which will vary depending on the Canadian immigration program a person is applying for and other factors. Non-governmental fees may include the cost for the Education Credential Assessment (ECA); fee for taking the IELTS, TEF or other English or French assessment exam(s); cost of getting required documents that are not originally in English or French translated into English or French; medical exam fee(s); police certificate fee(s); and expenses associated with moving to Canada (e.g., airline tickets, shipping costs for possessions, housing, food, local transportation, etc.). The LeCanadex company also charges fees for the Canadian immigration services and related products that it offers its clients (e.g., eligibility assessment, guidance by the Authorized Representative during the application process, English or French language-learning software, language test preparation resources, etc.). Keep in mind that the various expenses are spread out throughout the entire Canadian immigration procedure, which makes paying them more affordable.

A “qualifying” Canadian job offer in the context of immigration to Canada must be full-time, not seasonal, and it must be categorized at Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or Skill Level B on the 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) if you are applying for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. A qualifying Canadian job offer normally must include working conditions and salary that are comparable to what a Canadian worker would receive for the same job in Canada. This may involve receiving a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) which is something the Canadian employer applies for if he or she wants to hire a foreign worker and if it is required.

Yes – One of the many benefits that Canadian permanent residents and citizens receive is free or low-cost public healthcare coverage while living in Canada. After you immigrate to Canada, you should apply for your Canadian Health Insurance Card as soon as possible in the province or territory where you will be living in Canada. Some Canadian provinces or territories have a waiting period for eligibility, so you may want to check with the province or territory where you will be living in Canada to get more information. Optional private healthcare insurance is also available in Canada, but this requires the payment of premiums. The Canadian public healthcare system is highly-rated and considered a model for other countries.

Yes – As a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, you and your family gain access to the world-class Canadian education system. Your minor children can attend public schools in Canada for free or you can pay tuition to send them to private schools (secular or religious). Adults can apply to attend Canada’s top-rated universities, colleges or vocational schools (this will involve paying tuition and other fees, but financial aid may be available). Many people who immigrate to Canada graduate from the country’s educational institutions and this has allowed them to improve their Canadian job prospects and earning potential.

Yes – Canada is known for being one of the most multicultural and immigrant-friendly countries in the world. It does not matter where an immigrant was born or where they are residing, as long as they meet all of the eligibility requirements for a particular Canadian visa program.

Yes – As a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, you have the option to buy a home or other property in the country if you so desire and have the financial resources and/or credit to do so.

Yes – As a permanent resident or citizen of Canada, you have the option to start your own business in any province or territory if you so desire and are able to do so. Many immigrants launch new businesses after they move to Canada and this has created new Canadian jobs and helped to expand the economy.

Yes – If you live in Canada as a permanent resident for three years during a five year period, and you satisfy other eligibility requirements, you will have the option to apply to become a Canadian citizen. Thousands of immigrants become Canadian citizens every year in special citizenship ceremonies held across the country. After you become a Canadian citizen, you can apply to receive a passport and have the option to vote in elections or to run for public office. In fact, many Members of Parliament in Canada are immigrants who have become Canadian citizens!