What is express entry program? How it helps in immigration to Canada?

Express entry program was launched on 1st January 2015 to help in filling the gap of skilled labor in Canadian labor market. It is a point-based system where candidates first need to get 67 points in the immigration eligibility point-assessment grid. These points are given based on some of the eligibility factors like age, work experience, language proficiency, educational qualifications etc. Once candidates have cleared these eligibility criteria, then they are able to create an express profile. For creating the express profile candidates needs to submit all their credentials. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a ranking system where these express profiles are ranked based on CRS points. Higher the profiles in the CRS, higher are the chances to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Once a candidate gets an ITA, they are able to apply for permanent residence to the Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

ITA’s are given to the candidates based on the express draws that are held on a regularly basis by the IRCC. These draws set a number of invitations to be sent and the CRS cut-off for that draw. Candidates who have cleared the CRS cut-offs are given the invitations to apply for permanent residence visa. Latest express draw set the cut-off at 438 CRS points.

What is the process to immigrate to Canada as a Doctor in 2019?

Follows these simple steps to apply for getting a license to practice as a Doctor in Canada in 2019:

• Have an approved medical degree from a university that must be recognized in the World Directory of Medical School.
• Candidates have to apply for a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
• Applicant has to pass a one-year post graduate program under a medical authority in the province.
• Then get the official certification from one of the following medical institutions –
• • College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • The College des Medecins du Quebec

How to get approval from the Medical Council of Canada?

All the candidates who are immigrating to Canada and want to work as doctor as their profession has to be familiar with Medical Council of Canada (MCC). For that candidate will need a certification called Licentiate.

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada. Following are the requirements to get this certificate:

• Must pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examinations, these examinations are broken down into two: part 1 and part 2.
• Must complete at least 12 months of postgraduate training.

Important thing to note that is getting the approval from MCC does not mean that the candidate can practice in Canada. Part 1 of the MCCQE can be taken from anywhere around the world but the part 2 of the MCCQE have to be taken in Canada only. After passing both examinations, candidate still needs the approval of the Medical Regulatory Authorities in the province or territory.

Following is the list of medical authorities in Canada according to the provinces respectively: