Express Entry Program
Canada's fastest pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers through a points-based system.
Express Entry Program
Canada's Fast-Track Immigration System for Skilled Workers
Express Entry is Canada's flagship immigration system for managing applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. It's designed to select candidates who are most likely to succeed economically in Canada. The system uses a points-based Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates and invite the top-scoring individuals to apply for permanent residency.
Express Entry manages three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Candidates create an online profile and are ranked against others in the pool. Those with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
How Express Entry Works
Create Express Entry Profile
Complete your online profile with accurate information about your skills, work experience, and language proficiency.
Get CRS Score
Receive your Comprehensive Ranking System score based on age, education, work experience, and language skills.
Receive ITA
Get an Invitation to Apply if your CRS score meets the minimum threshold in a draw.
Submit Application
Submit your complete application with all required documents within 60 days of receiving ITA.
Express Entry Benefits
Express Entry offers numerous advantages for skilled workers seeking to immigrate to Canada. The system is designed to be fast, transparent, and efficient, providing candidates with a clear pathway to permanent residency based on their skills, experience, and potential to contribute to Canada's economy.
- Fast-track processing (6 months average)
- No job offer required for Federal Skilled Worker
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Work and live anywhere in Canada
- Access to healthcare and social benefits
