Express Entry

Express Entry is a selection system the Canadian Government implemented to expedite the Permanent Resident visa process for various Economic Immigration Programs. It is an electronic process with online submissions which allows for quicker processing times, averaging around 6 months.

Programs processed under Express Entry:

Federal Skilled Worker

For skilled professionals with foreign work experience, education and strong language ability.

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Federal Skilled Trade

For candidates with a valid job offer and experience in a qualifying skilled trade.

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Canadian Experience Class

For applicants with at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience.

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Provincial Nominee Program

For candidates nominated by a Canadian province based on regional labor needs.

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Eligibility Requirements

You must meet the eligibility requirements for one of the Immigration Programs that are processed by Express Entry. Each program has its own eligibility requirements. If you meet the requirements, an expression of interest to apply can be made by creating a profile detailing personal information including skills, work experience, language ability (test scores), education, etc.

All candidates who meet the eligibility requirements to apply will be placed in a pool and are ranked using a Comprehensive Ranking System. Periodically, a certain number of the highest-ranked applicants will be invited to apply for Permanent Residency (ITA). Once invited, candidates must submit a complete application with all necessary documents within the given timeframe. Successful candidates and accompanying dependents will be granted permanent resident status in Canada.

Candidates who are in the Express Entry pool and have not received an ITA within 12 months will be removed from the pool. If still interested, a new profile must be created.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

The CRS ranks eligible candidates based on the following factors:

• Age
• Education
• Language ability
• Canadian or foreign work experience
• Spouse or common-law partner factors
• Skill transferability factors
• Provincial nomination or qualifying offer of employment