Express Entry is Canada’s online immigration system for skilled workers seeking Permanent Residence (PR). Managed by the Government of Canada, it’s one of the fastest pathways to Canadian PR, ranking candidates through a points-based system and issuing invitations to the highest scorers.
Key Features:
Fully online, points-based immigration system.
One of the fastest pathways to Canadian permanent residency.
Covers three federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.
Ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Provincial nomination adds 600 extra CRS points.
Regular draws issue Invitations to Apply (ITA) to top-ranked candidates.
Pathway to full Canadian Permanent Residence (COPR).
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
Qualify under one of the Express Entry programs (FSWP, FSTP, or CEC).
Take an approved English or French language test (IELTS General, CELPIP General, or equivalent).
Obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if educated outside Canada.
Have relevant skilled work experience.
Show proof of settlement funds (if required).
Meet medical examination requirements.
Provide a police clearance certificate.
Score competitively on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Application Process:
Check your eligibility under an Express Entry program.
Take an approved English or French language test.
Obtain your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
Create your Express Entry profile with age, education, work experience, and language results.
Receive your CRS score based on the ranking system.
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) if your score meets the draw cut-off.
Submit your PR application with required documents and government fees.
Receive your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) decision.
Working Process
Express Entry – 4 Step Process
1
Free Eligibility Check
Confirm your eligibility under FSWP, FSTP, or CEC.
ECA & Language Test
We arrange your Educational Credential Assessment and English/French test.
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Profile & CRS Score
We create your Express Entry profile and calculate your CRS score.
ITA & PR Approval
We lodge your PR application after ITA and guide you to COPR.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions & Answer
Express Entry is Canada’s fastest online system for skilled workers to apply for Permanent Residence — ranked by CRS score, no employer or family sponsorship needed.
No Sponsorship Required
Fast-Track to Permanent Residency
Family Members Can Be Included
Client Satisfaction
Visa Success Rate
Express Entry is Canada's online system that ranks skilled worker candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), issuing Invitations to Apply to the highest-scoring profiles in regular draws.
No, a job offer is not mandatory, though it can add extra CRS points and strengthen your profile if you have one from an eligible Canadian employer.
You can boost your score through a provincial nomination (+600 points), improved language test results, additional education, or gaining Canadian work experience.
Processing times vary, but many candidates receive an ITA within a few months of meeting the draw cut-off, with final PR decisions typically taking around six months after application.