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Express Entry depuis l'Italie : Guide complet pour les candidats italiens

Guide complet pour les citoyens qui présentent une demande via le système Express Entry du Canada. Découvrez les critères d'admissibilité, les documents requis, les tests linguistiques et les conseils spécifiques aux candidats.

4 min de lectureMis à jour 2026-04-09

Express Entry depuis l'Italie

Overview for Italian Applicants

Italy has one of the deepest immigration histories with Canada. Italian Canadians number over 1.5 million, making them one of the largest ethnic groups in the country. The Italian Canadian community is deeply woven into Canadian society, from Little Italy neighborhoods in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver to Italian contributions in construction, food, arts, and business.

Modern Italian immigration to Canada continues, with young professionals seeking career opportunities and economic stability. Italian applicants bring strengths in engineering, design, architecture, food science, and the skilled trades. As Romance language speakers, Italians also have an advantage in learning French for CRS benefits.

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. Italian speakers learn French quickly.
  • Études : Post-secondary credential with an ECA
  • Grille de sélection : Minimum 67 out of 100

IEC Working Holiday

Italy has an IEC agreement with Canada, allowing young Italian professionals to gain Canadian work experience.

Secteurs de force

  • Engineering: Mechanical, automotive, civil, environmental
  • Design and architecture: Fashion, industrial design, interior architecture
  • Food and beverage: Culinary management, food science, enology
  • Finance: Banking, investment, insurance
  • Healthcare: Medicine, nursing
  • Skilled trades: Construction, electrical, plumbing

Tests linguistiques disponibles in Italy

IELTS (General Training)

IELTS is widely available:

  • Rome, Milan: Multiple centres
  • Naples, Turin, Florence, Bologna, Palermo, Bari: Test centres available

Tests de français (TEF/TCF)

Institut Francais and Alliance Francaise centres across Italy offer TEF and TCF. Italian and French are closely related Romance languages, making French acquisition highly efficient for Italian applicants.

Évaluation des diplômes d'études (EDE)

Italian Education System

Italy follows the Bologna Process:

  • Laurea Triennale (3 years): Assessed as equivalent to Canadian bachelor's degree
  • Laurea Magistrale (2 years, total 5): Assessed at Canadian master's level
  • Dottorato di Ricerca: Assessed at doctoral level
  • Laurea pre-Bologna (4-5 years): Generally assessed at master's level

Italian university credentials from MIUR-recognized institutions are well-respected internationally.

Documents spécifiques Italy

Certificat de police

Italian applicants need a Certificato del Casellario Giudiziale and Certificato dei Carichi Pendenti:

  1. Apply at the local Tribunale (courthouse) or through the Procura della Repubblica
  2. Processing: Usually available within a few days
  3. For Italians abroad: Apply through the Italian consulate

Examen médical

IRCC panel physicians in Italy:

  • Rome: Panel physicians available
  • Milan: Clinics available

Documents supplémentaires

  • Carta d'Identita: Italian ID card
  • Certificato di nascita: Birth certificate from the Comune
  • Certificato di matrimonio: If applicable
  • Employment reference letters: Translated into English

Conseils pour le score CRS des candidats Italian Applicants

  1. Learn French: Italian-French linguistic similarity is strong. NCLC 7+ is highly achievable.
  2. Maximize English scores: Focus on IELTS preparation.
  3. IEC Working Holiday: Gain Canadian work experience.
  4. Laurea Magistrale advantage: Five-year Italian degrees are assessed at master's level.
  5. Provincial Nominee Program: Ontario, BC, and Atlantic provinces.

Établissement au Canada

Italian Communities Across Canada

  • Toronto (Ontario): College Street Little Italy, Woodbridge, and Vaughan have massive Italian communities
  • Montreal (Quebec): Saint-Leonard, Little Italy (Boulevard Saint-Laurent), and Riviere-des-Prairies
  • Vancouver (BC): Commercial Drive Italian heritage neighborhood
  • Hamilton, Thunder Bay (Ontario): Strong Italian communities
  • Calgary and Edmonton (Alberta): Italian community centres

Organisations culturelles

  • Italian Canadian Congress (Congresso Nazionale degli Italo-Canadesi): National organization
  • Italian cultural centres (Centro Italiano): In Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and other cities
  • Italian churches: Catholic parishes serving Italian communities
  • Italian language schools: For children and adults
  • Italian business associations: Chambers of Commerce

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