You must show convincing evidence that you have enough funds to support yourself and your family when you arrive in Canada, unless you: presently allowed to work in Canada Have a recognized offer of employment from a Canadian employer.

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Q: Principal Applicant | FAQ

If you are living with your spouse or a common-law foreign national partner, and that person satisfies the above requirements, then both of you can decide who will apply as a principal applicant under Express Entry. A common-law partner is someone that has lived with you in a conjugal union for a period of one year. This applies to both same-sex and opposite sex couples. Take a look at the selection factor and determine who among you meets the eligibility requirements. He/she should go ahead and apply as the principal applicant.

Q: Part-Time Appliccants

The applicant must be working at least 15 hours a week for the past 24 months (approximately 1,560 hours). OR The applicant must be working up to 30 hours every week for the past 1 year in more than one job (approximately 1,560 hours) You need to show that you performed all the duties stipulated in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). You will not be eligible under this program, if you are unable to prove that your work experience meets the basic requirements of NOC.

Q: Skilled work experience - Page 2

The applicant’s work experience must be: up to 1 year full-time or an equal amount of 1,560 hours part-time a paid work ( unpaid internships, and volunteer work experience is not recognized in this category) in the same job specification at the skill type 0, A, or B of the 2011 NOC ( National Occupational Classification), in the job for the past 10 years

Q: Full Time Appliccants

The applicant must have worked at least 30 hours / week for 1 year full time (1,560 hours)