Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast (www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com) In this episode I will be discussing the Top 5 things you need to do to prepare yourself before even thinking about submitting your Express Entry profile.

Opening Tip: Do not take an English Test first as indicated on the CIC Webiste!

Follow my steps below and you will save yourself money if there is no current hope of you being eligible to submit your Express Entry profile. 

Assess Your Admisibility to Canada Determine if you have at least 1 year of Skilled Work Experience Take the Language Test Get an Educational Credential Assessment done Determine if you qualify for one of the Economic Immigration Programs (FST, FSW or CEC)

Listener Question

The pro's and con's of removing a spouse from an Express Entry application.

Question for Next Podcast

Have you had your Express Entry application returned, or refused? If so, let me know and I will share in Season 1 - Episode 3, some helpful suggestions for improving your chances of success on the second attempt. Go to my webiste: www.canadianimmigrationpodcast.com to leave your comment.

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