Ottawa is looking at overhauling the express entry system to make it easier for people with high-paying job offers to apply for permanent residency.
A public consultation survey and discussion paper outline the proposed changes to the express entry system.
Express entry evaluates economic immigration applicants based on a point system that takes factors like age, education and Canadian work experience into account.
Applicants in the express entry pool with the most points are invited to apply for permanent residency. People who score the highest tend to be younger and highly educated, to possess specialized skills and to be fluent in one or both of Canada’s official languages….