Outside Quebec, Express Entry is the federal online system for selecting international skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada and seek permanent residence. It includes three federal economic programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
The ideal candidate for Federal Express Entry Program varies, but those highly ranked in the pool have a better chance of receiving an invitation. Criteria include language proficiency, age, work experience, education, and ties to Canada. Typical requirements include being under 30 years old, having advanced education, high language proficiency, and three years of skilled work experience. Factors such as superior language skills, Canadian work experience, a job offer, or a provincial nomination can enhance your score.
Generally, to be eligible to apply for Canadian Express Entry Program as a skilled worker, you must have:
There are no fees required to initially submit your Express Entry profile. Fees are only requested upon receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence. In addition to government fees, provincial fees may apply if you apply through a PNP.
Immigrating to Canada through Express Entry costs approximately CAD 2,300 for a single person or CAD 4,500 for a couple.
Unless applying through the Canadian Experience Class or having a valid job offer, you must show proof of sufficient funds for your permanent residence application to be approved. These funds are not paid to the government but are required for your application.
You do not need a job offer for Express Entry. However, a valid job offer can add up to 200 points to your score.
Processing applications through Express Entry typically takes six months, though the duration can vary. Your profile remains active for 12 months. After receiving an invitation, you have 60 days to submit the required documents.
Points for Express Entry are calculated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This score assesses criteria such as age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and ties to Canada.
To receive an estimate of your CRS score, fill out our free Express Entry calculator tool.
The minimum score required for an invitation to apply varies with each Express Entry draw. Therefore, it’s crucial to improve your ranking in the pool to increase your chances of receiving an invitation.
Our Canada Immigration Law Firm specializes in helping individuals from around the world obtain express entry into Canada. While the application process might seem simple, the legal details and potential pitfalls are often quite complex. We frequently step in to fix issues that have arisen, usually after errors have occurred. Mistakes made by those who apply on their own can lead to costly delays or unfavorable results, which an experienced Canada immigration lawyer can avoid.
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