Express Entry depuis la Turquie

Overview for Turkish Applicants

Turkey is a growing source country for Canadian immigration, with the Turkish Canadian community steadily expanding. Turkish applicants are typically well-educated professionals with backgrounds in engineering, technology, business, and academia. Canada's stable economy, multicultural environment, and quality of life attract Turkish professionals seeking international opportunities.

Turkish applicants commonly enter Express Entry through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, with a growing number using the Canadian Experience Class after studying at Canadian universities.

Critères d'admissibilité

Programme des travailleurs qualifiés (fédéral) (FSW)

Expérience professionnelle : One year of continuous full-time skilled work in the past 10 years
Compétences linguistiques : Minimum CLB 7 in English or French
Études : Post-secondary credential with an ECA
Grille de sélection : Minimum 67 out of 100

Secteurs de force

Engineering: Civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering
Technology: Software development, telecommunications
Business: International trade, management, finance
Academia: University research and teaching
Healthcare: Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
Architecture: Urban planning and architectural design

Tests linguistiques disponibles in Turkey

IELTS (General Training)

IELTS is widely available in Turkey:

Istanbul: Multiple centres across the city
Ankara: Test centres available
Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Adana: Periodic test sessions

PTE Core

PTE Core centres operate in Istanbul and Ankara.

Tests de français

Alliance Francaise and Institut Francais centres in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir offer TEF and TCF. Turkey has a tradition of French education in some Galatasaray-type lycees, and some Turkish applicants already have French ability.

Évaluation des diplômes d'études (EDE)

Turkish Education System

Four-year bachelor's degrees (Lisans): Assessed as equivalent to Canadian bachelor's degrees
Two-year master's degrees (Yuksek Lisans): Assessed at Canadian master's level
Doctoral degrees (Doktora): Assessed at Canadian doctoral level
Two-year associate degrees (On Lisans): Assessed below bachelor's level

Turkish universities, especially top-ranked institutions like METU, Bogazici, Bilkent, and ITU, are well-recognized internationally.

Processus d'EDE

WES: Requires transcripts and diploma sent from your Turkish institution. Documents in Turkish need certified translation.
IQAS: Also accepts Turkish credentials

Documents spécifiques Turkey

Certificat de police

Turkish applicants need an Adli Sicil Belgesi (Judicial Record):

Apply online through the e-Devlet (e-Government) portal or at the local courthouse
Processing: Available immediately through the e-Government portal
For Turks abroad: Apply through the Turkish consulate

This is one of the fastest and most efficient police certificate processes globally.

Examen médical

IRCC panel physicians in Turkey:

Ankara: Several designated clinics (Ankara also handles Canadian visa processing for nearby countries)
Istanbul: Panel physicians available

Documents supplémentaires

Nufus Cuzdani or Turkish ID card: Identity document
Birth certificate: From the civil registry
Marriage certificate: If applicable
Military service certificate: Male applicants must show completed or exempted military service
Employment reference letters: Translated into English

Conseils pour le score CRS des candidats Turkish Applicants

Profil CRS typique

Age: 27-35 years
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree
Work experience: 3-7 years in engineering, tech, or business
IELTS: 6.5-7.5 overall
CRS score: 430-470 (single applicant)

Comment améliorer votre score CRS

Focus on English scores: Intensive IELTS preparation is key. Many Turkish applicants have solid English foundations from university education.
Leverage French: French-language lycee graduates have an immediate advantage. Others can study French at Alliance Francaise centres.
Provincial Nominee Program: Ontario, BC, and Atlantic provinces offer PNP pathways suitable for Turkish professionals.
Master's degree: Many Turkish professionals already hold master's degrees from strong universities.
STEM category draws: Engineers and tech professionals may benefit from targeted draws.

Établissement au Canada

Turkish Communities Across Canada

Toronto and GTA (Ontario): Largest Turkish community in Canada, with Turkish restaurants, mosques, and cultural centres
Montreal (Quebec): Growing Turkish community
Vancouver (BC): Smaller Turkish community
Ottawa (Ontario): Turkish community with embassy connections

Organisations culturelles

Turkish Canadian community associations: Active in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa
Turkish cultural centres and mosques: Community gathering points
Turkish consulates: In Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal
Settlement agencies: Providing Turkish-language support in Toronto

Express Entry depuis la Turquie : Guide complet pour les candidats turcs