Express Entry
Express Entry
Express Entry is a federal economic immigration program which provides a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers in Canada or overseas.
Interested candidates must apply online by creating an Express Entry (EE) profile, detailing their work experience, skills, language proficiency, and education. After submission, candidates receive a score through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers various factors.
The highest-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool are invited to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence under several federal economic immigration programs.
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
- International Experience Canada (IEC)
- Spousal Open Work Permit
| Requirements | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
| Work experience | Candidate must have at least 1 year of experience in TEER 0,1,2 or 3 in last 3 years inside Canada while being on legal status. | The candidate must have 1 year of continuous experience in TEER 0,1,2 or 3 in Canada or in abroad within 10 years. | The candidate must have 2 years of experience in skilled trade occupation within last 5 years. |
| Language ability | Candidate must meet the minimum IELTS requirement of CLB 5 or CLB 7. | Candidate must meet the minimum IELTS requirement of CLB 5 or CLB 7. | Candidate must meet the minimum IELTS requirement of CLB 5 or CLB 7. |
| Education | There is no education requirement but education may help to increase your score. | High School education is required. | There is no education requirement but education may help to increase your score. |
| Admissibility | Candidate must be admissible to Canada. | Candidate must be admissible to Canada. | Candidate must be admissible to Canada |
| Proof of funds | There is no proof of funds requirement if candidate holds valid work permit in Canada. | Candidate must show proof of funds for settlement in Canada. | Candidate must show proof of funds for settlement in Canada. |
How Express Entry Works?
Express Entry is an online system used by IRCC to manage permanent residence applications for skilled workers.
Step 1: Eligibility Check
At this stage, you can either respond to a series of questions listed on the portal or review the eligibility criteria for each program.
Step 2: All documents gathering
When creating an Express Entry profile, you’ll need various documents, including language test results, an educational credential assessment report, and other supporting documents to verify your eligibility for the immigration program.
Step 3: Submission of all profile details
The Express Entry profile gathers all relevant information about the applicant. If eligible, you’ll be placed into the pool of candidates and ranked using a point-based system. Your score is determined by the details in your profile.
Step 4: Get an invitation and apply for permanent residence
IRCC conducts immigration draws every two weeks, inviting the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply. If you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you’ll have 90 days to submit your application for permanent residence. Most complete applications with all supporting documents are processed by IRCC within six months or less.
Important Points
To complete an Express Entry profile, you must submit valid language test results and an Educational Credential Assessment if your education was completed outside Canada and you want CRS points or to qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry profiles are valid for one year. If you receive an invitation to apply, you’ll have up to 60 days to submit your online permanent residence application.
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