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All you need to know about The Express Entry system

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Post date June 2, 2021
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Express Entry System

The Express Entry system was introduced by the Canadian government on the 1st of January, 2015.
The purpose of this system was to fill labour gaps in the economy by processing permanent resident permits for those skilled workers that are most likely to be useful to the Canadian economy.

The Express Entry system is used to select and communicate with these skilled and qualified workers, and it manages a number of Immigration Programs designed to receive skilled workers into the system. Candidates that are eligible for Express Entry through one of the immigration programs are issued an invitation to apply for permanent residence and upon approval of their applications, are granted Canadian permanent residence.

How The Express Entry System Works

The Canadian government set an annual quota of immigrants to be accepted per annum and this quota is divided among the several immigration streams (including the various Express Entry streams).

Based on its normal schedule, the Canadian government conducts an Express Entry draw every two weeks and invites the highest-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Candidates in the pool are ranked using a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and each Express Entry draw has a cut-off mark, with candidates in the pool exceeding the cut-off mark receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

The Application Process

The first step to getting into the Express Entry pool is to submit your profile which requires the following documents:

Language test results (English or French Language proficiency, with a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark).
Educational credential assessment report issued by one of the bodies designated by the Canadian Government to assess credentials.
A valid passport or travel document.
Details of your education and employment experience.
Details of family ties to Canada, etc.

After you submit your profile and you receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you would need to provide a more substantial application that includes employment reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, proof of settlement funds, proof of family ties to Canada, medical examination reports etc.

What are the Requirements for the Express Entry System?

To qualify under the Express Entry system, you must have met the following minimum requirements:

Take an approved language test and meet minimum language requirements for the program you intend to apply under.
Get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
Have the required minimum work experience in a qualifying occupation. The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is used to categorize occupations in Canada and to be in the pool, you must have work experience in NOC 0, A or B, for the required duration.

These are a few things you need to know about the Express Entry System.

We hope this helps you.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided by EO Law for educational purposes only. The information gives readers a general understanding of the law. The information does not provide specific legal advice and should not be used in place of competent legal advice from a licensed, practicing lawyer. Use of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Immigration Nuggets – Express Entry

Post author By edosmo
Post date November 26, 2020
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When most potential immigrants research Canadian Immigration the most popular keyword is Express Entry which is an application management system for the following economic immigration programs:

Federal Skilled Worker program;
Federal Skilled Trades program;
Canadian Experience class; and
Portions of the Provincial Nominee program.

The Express Entry program was established in 2015 and it allows potential immigrants to create profiles and join the Express Entry pool from which the IRCC can then invite specific individuals to apply for Permanent Residency based on a number of factors including their occupations and score.

There are a number of factors which determine the individual’s score including:

Age;
Level of education;
Language proficiency;
Work experience; and
Skills transferability.

The good news with regards to Immigration even with the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is that the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship stated when tabling the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan that Canada intends to welcome 401,000 permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023. The Immigration Lawyers and our inhouse Immigration Consultant can help you with reviewing your options regarding Immigration to Canada to determine what your best options are and what steps you can take to increase your chances of receiving an invitation to apply. Feel free to email the Immigration Lawyers at EO Law by sending an email to info@eolaw.ca to book a consultation.

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The information on this website is provided by EO Law for educational purposes only. The information gives readers a general understanding of the law. The information does not provide specific legal advice and should not be used in place of competent legal advice from a licensed, pra

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Estate Planning Nuggets – Wills, Personal Directives and Enduring Power of Attorney

Post author By edosmo
Post date November 26, 2020
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When one thinks about Estate Planning it is easy to assume that it is a topic reserved for old and frail individuals with vast amounts of money who possibly have children who do not get along and as such require a legal document to reign them in and ensure a smooth estate administration process.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Before delving into a short review of the requirements of a proper estate planning strategy for the average individual let us attempt to describe the three most important estate planning documents.

Will – A will is a legal document that issues directions to an individual’s personal representative on how said individual would like their property disposed of after their demise. There are various types of wills which include formal wills (signed by the testator and two witnesses in the presence of each other), holographic wills which must be handwritten and military wills which when written by a testator in active military service are signed by the testator(s) but do not have to be witnessed by anyone.
Personal Directive – This is a legal document that directs an individual’s personal representative to take certain steps in the event of the individual’s mental incapacity with respect to that individual’s end of life care. It deals with a number of decisions including whether to or not to consent to organ donation, resuscitation, life support etc It basically empowers someone else to make personal decisions on said individual’s behalf when they are unable to make those decisions themselves.
Enduring Power of Attorney – Most people are familiar with a Power of Attorney and understand how it works. An enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is similar in all respects except for the fact that unlike a regular Power of Attorney an EPA does not cease to be effective when the donor (the individual who is giving the power under the EPA) loses mental capacity. There are usually two forms of EPA; immediate (which takes effect once it is signed) and springing (which takes effect upon a declaration that the donor has lost mental capacity).

There are various orders which clients might require depending on their particular circumstances, but it is important that everyone speaks to an Estate Lawyer to obtain advice relating to their peculiar circumstances. The lawyers at EO Law have worked with lots of clients to prepare their estate planning documents and even review documents prepared by other professionals to ensure that they are still reflective of the wishes of the clients. Feel free to contact the Estate Lawyers at EO Law by sending an email to info@eolaw.ca to set up a consultation.

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Family Law Nuggets – Parenting and Access

Post author By edosmo
Post date November 26, 2020
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In Alberta, the Family Law Act specifies the rules relating to custody/parenting of children and the topmost factor which the Courts consider when making decisions is the best interests of the child(ren). To gain some understanding of the family law principles in Alberta it would be helpful to explain some of the terms used:

“Custody” is a term used by the Divorce Act which is a Federal Statute to refer to the control and decision-making power of a guardian.

“Access” is a term used by the Family Law Act to refer to the time that the non-custodial parent spends with the child.

“Contact” is a term used by the Family Law Act to refer to the time that a non-parent/non-guardian spends with the child. The most common example of court ordered contact time is the time awarded to Grandparents.

There are different scenarios under which parents can co-parent and they include:

Joint Custody – This usually refers to a scenario where both parents share all the rights and responsibilities of guardianship including the right to make major decisions relating to the child.
Sole Custody – This refers to a scenario where one parent gets to make all of the important decisions relating to the child(ren) and the other parent has little or no decision-making power.
Split Custody – This refers to a situation where there are several children, and each parent has sole custody of one or more of the children but not all. For example, if there are two children and each parent has sole custody of one of the children it would be a split custody situation.

Navigating the legal principles relating to parenting of children and support can be tricky but the family Lawyers at EO Law can help. Feel free to contact the firm of EO Law by sending an email to info@eolaw.ca to set up a Consultation so we can assist in any way we can to work towards the best possible outcome for you and your child(ren).

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