Does a Candidate Need a Job Offer in Order to Immigrate to Canada Under Express Entry

Do I need a job offer to qualify under Express Entry?

You do not necessarily need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. You may be chosen to apply for Permanent Residence through the Federal or Provincial and Territorial governments. By receiving a job offer your chances of receiving Permanent Residence are much higher. When you create an Express Entry profile you must create a Job Bank account, unless you have received an offer through the Provincial and Territorial nomination.

The Canada Job Bank is an online job bank, from the Government of Canada, where anyone can find job openings form anywhere in the country. It can also show you current market trends in Canada and what career fields are in most demand of new workers.

Once on the website, you create a Job Match Account. After you complete the account then it will be validated. From there you can upload your resume and apply to any jobs you feel you qualify for. You can also sign up for job alerts. When there is a new posting, either in the field you wish you work in or a position you qualify for, you will receive an email of the new posting. This can help you to be the first to apply to jobs and higher your chances of finding something sooner. If you applied through Express Entry then you are required to register to the Canada Job Bank, if you do not already have an offer through the provincial/territorial nomination.

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Shabnam Akrami

Shabnam Akrami is the Managing Partner and Founder of Akrami & Associates. p> Prior to receiving her Paralegal Diploma with Honours, she completed her Law Degree from the UK at the University of London as well as completed a Post Graduate Diploma. In addition, she has also graduated from York University where she received both her Bachelor in Criminology and Masters in Socio-Legal Studies. She is also a Member in good standing with Law Society of Upper Canada. Prior to opening her own firm, she gained extensive experience in corporate immigration law; specializing in work permits, temporary resident permits and rehabilitation cases. She has in depth and hands on experience in all Canadian Immigration and Citizenship matters. These matters include preparation and submission of applications for permanent residence, work permits, NAFTA applications, labour market opinions, temporary resident permits, sponsorships, and business investors. Shabnam is dedicated to all her clients and committed to the successful completion of all the immigration matters in her care. With Shabnam, there is always a way!