Can Form 8854 Ineligible 2023-2024

Hello, my friends! Welcome to the Canadian Immigration Channel. It's Sunday today, which is why I'm so relaxed. This morning, a gentleman asked me a question about Express Entry ineligibility. So, what could be the reason for not being eligible to apply for the Express Entry system? This is a common question for those who have achieved a score of 6.0 in all of the disciplines, have had their educational credentials assessed, and everything looks fine. Yet, when they apply, the system tells them that they are not eligible. So, what could be the reason for this? The most obvious one is that they do not have enough score in one of the federal programs that are part of the Express Entry system. The federal programs include the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades, and Federal Skilled Worker. For most people looking to immigrate from abroad, the Federal Skilled Worker program is the one they should be looking at. However, it can be a bit confusing to understand how this program assesses applicants. To enter the Express Entry system through the Federal Skilled Worker program, you need to score at least 67 points. To put it in perspective, think of it like this: in order to fly to Canada, you need to pay an airport fee of $67 (or the equivalent in your currency) to be allowed to enter the airport. This fee doesn't guarantee that you will fly, as you still need to buy a ticket. Similarly, in the Express Entry system, you need to prove that you have enough points to be eligible. Without scoring those 67 points, you will not be admitted to the system. These 67 points are based on various factors, such as language abilities, age, education, work experience, spouse's language abilities, and connections to Canada through relatives....