Canada Express Entry
The fastest immigration pathway for skilled workers — Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program with processing in as little as 6 months.
6 months (80% of applications)
CAD 1,525 (Principal Applicant)
Permanent
Overview
Why Express Entry?
Canada's fastest PR pathway.
Express Entry is an online system managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process applications from skilled workers for permanent residence. It encompasses three main immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. In addition, it includes category-based selection draws targeting specific skills, language proficiency, and occupations to meet labour market needs, as well as Provincial Nominee Program streams aligned with Express Entry.
Express Entry is for skilled workers with foreign work experience, Canadian work experience, or those nominated by a province, seeking permanent residence in Canada. It offers a fast-track to immigration for those who can contribute to Canada's economy through their skills and experience. Canada is a strong choice due to its stable economy, high quality of life, and demand for skilled labour in sectors like healthcare, STEM, trades, and more.
High Demand Career Opportunities
Canada actively seeks skilled workers in healthcare, STEM, trades, and other high-demand sectors through Express Entry.
Path to Permanent Residency
Express Entry is the fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residency, with 80% of applications processed within 6 months.
Competitive Salaries
Skilled workers in Canada earn competitive salaries with strong worker protections and benefits.
Universal Healthcare
Once you become a permanent resident through Express Entry, you gain access to Canada's universal healthcare system.
Sponsor Family Members
Include your spouse and dependent children in your Express Entry application, or sponsor them after receiving PR.
Quality of Life
Enjoy Canada's political stability, safety, multicultural society, and consistently high global quality of life rankings.
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Application Process
Step by step.
Your complete roadmap.
Determine Eligibility and Create Profile
Check if you qualify for one of the three programs, then submit an online profile with your details to enter the pool. Your profile is assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
Enter the Express Entry Pool
Wait in the pool while IRCC conducts draws, inviting candidates with the highest CRS scores or those meeting category-based criteria.
Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If selected, you have 60 days to submit a complete electronic application for permanent residence.
Submit Application and Complete Biometrics
Provide police certificates, medical exams, and other documents. IRCC reviews within standard processing times.
Receive Decision and Land in Canada
If approved, receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and land in Canada as a permanent resident.
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