Canada's fastest pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers through a points-based system.
Express Entry Program
Canada’s Fast-Track PR System for Skilled Professionals
Express Entry is Canada’s flagship and most in-demand immigration system for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency (PR). Designed to attract talent with strong economic potential, Express Entry uses a points-based Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to identify and invite the highest-ranking candidates to apply for PR.
This system manages three major federal immigration streams: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Applicants submit an online Express Entry profile and are ranked in a competitive pool. Candidates with top CRS scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.
How the Express Entry System Works
Create Your Express Entry Profile
Submit an online profile highlighting your education, work experience, language proficiency, and other key credentials.
Get Your CRS Score
Receive a CRS score calculated based on factors like age, education, skilled work experience, and language ability.
Receive an ITA
If your CRS score meets the cutoff in an Express Entry draw, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.
Submit Your PR Application
Upload all required documents and submit your complete application within 60 days of receiving your ITA.
Express Entry Benefits
Express Entry is one of the fastest, most transparent, and reliable pathways to Canadian permanent residency. It rewards skilled professionals based on merit and future economic contribution.
- Fast-track process – average processing time of 6 months
- No job offer required under the Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Direct pathway to Canadian PR
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in Canada
- Access to public healthcare and social benefits
