Express Entry

Express Entry is the fastest and most popular pathway for newcomers seeking a new life in Canada. Express Entry is an online application system catering to skilled and qualified applicants. Canada requires the experience of foreign professionals, skilled workers, and skilled tradespeople. Certain qualifications are needed to be met for an ideal Express Entry candidate.

Express Entry is a two-step process. The first step is to create and submit an online profile. After submission, one may get an invitation to apply for permanent Canadian residency. A more thorough application is then forwarded with various documents, certificates, and examinations.

One is eligible for Express Entry if they possess: a university degree, skilled work experience, ability to speak in English and/or French. Qualified candidates can submit an application under one of these three programs:

-Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
-Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
-Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

This program has minimum requirements for, skilled work experience, language ability, and education. The Candidate must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible. Then their application will be assessed based on age, education, work experience, valid job offer, English and/or French language skills, and adaptability. These factors are part of a 100-point grid used to assess eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Each candidate will earn points for how well they did in each of the 6 factors. The current pass mark is 67 points.

The Program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade. To be eligible, the candidate must meet the required language levels for each language ability. Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade. The candidate must meet the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification, except for needing a certificate of qualification, and have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade.

This program is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents. To be eligible, the candidate must meet the required language levels for each language ability. Have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada. The candidate must have gained their work experience by working in Canada while under temporary resident status with authorization to work.

The ability for the Express Entry application to be accepted depends on the individual’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. To further understand how well equipped one is to compete in the Express Entry program, this tool lets you estimate your CRS score for Express Entry immigration to Canada.