How Express Entry works :
Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.
There are three immigration programs under Express Entry, and each has different requirements. You will need about 10 to 15 minutes to fill out forms.
You will be asked questions about your:
• nationality
• age
• language ability
• family members
• education
• work experience
• details on any job offer
Based on your answers, we will tell you what programs you may be eligible for, so be as accurate as you can.
If you are eligible for Express Entry, we will give you a detailed list of instructions on what to do next. This would include filling out an online profile.
Based on this profile, if you meet the requirements, you will be put in a pool of candidates for immigration, and possibly invited to apply to immigrate.
We choose skilled workers based on their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy.
Express Entry manages applications for three economic immigration programs:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class
Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry pool through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to meet local labour market needs.
APPLICANT BASE ON “ Comprehensive Ranking System Points Breakdown”
There is a total of 1,200 points available under the Comprehensive Ranking System.
For candidates without an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, there are:
• a maximum of 500 points available for core human capital factors;
• a maximum of 100 points available for skill transferability factors; and
• 600 points available for additional factors (including a provincial nomination, an offer of arranged employment, Canadian study experience, a sibling in Canada, and/or French language ability).
For candidates with an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, there are:
• a maximum of 460 points available for core human capital factors of the principal applicant;
• a maximum of 40 points for the core human capital factors of the spouse or common-law partner;
• a maximum of 100 points available for skill transferability factors; and
• 600 points available for additional factors (including a provincial nomination, an offer of arranged employment, Canadian study experience, a sibling in Canada, and/or French language ability).
Application process and eligibility, including work experience, education and language skills for each program
Get the documents you need
Language test results, education assessments, job offers, police certificates, medical exams, proof of funds
Submit your Express Entry profile
Create your profile, what to do while you wait in the pool and invitations to apply
Apply for permanent residence if you are invited
Fill out the form, upload documents, pay fees and submit your application
If your application is approved
Interviews inside and outside Canada, crossing the border and settling in Canada
