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Express Entry – Your Pathway to Canada

Express Entry is Employer Driven selection model by taking on a matching, facilitator approach to recruitment, it is an interface between applicants and potential hiring employers in Canada. The process works as follows: Interested applicants submit an Express Entry form online into the Express Entry Pool and the Canada Job Bank. Then, the CIC assesses EE applications against specific eligibility criteria. Lastly, those candidates whose profiles align with the needs of the government, and Canadian employers, will be issued an “invitation to apply” (ITA). These candidates may then proceed to apply for permanent residence

ITA Selection Process

Applicants who have submitted an EE form online will be ranked against one another using a points system. The more points you have, the higher your chance of being offered an application for permanent residence (being offered an ITA)

All applicants in the EE pool will be granted points (maximum of 1200) that take into consideration the following factors:

Skills and work experience (up to 500 points)
Spouse or common-law partner factors (such as their language skills and education -up to 40 additional points but still a maximum of only 500 points)
Skills transferability (including education and work experience that, when combined, result in better chances of being employed, and higher earnings – up to 100 points)
Additional 600 points for those with a nomination from a province or territory (known as a Provincial Nomination) or a valid job offer

For a principal applicant the point allocations break down as:

Although an applicant can collect points for a spouse/partner, the additional points do not exceed what an applicant can score on his/her own:

This process takes place across all applicable economic class programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and other programs.

How long will this process take?

Applicants who are invited to apply for permanent residence will have 60-days to submit a full application. The government promises a selection decision in 6-months or less in most cases.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the Express Entry system work?

Express Entry is an online system that manages immigration applications for skilled workers under three programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates create a profile and are ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Those with the highest CRS scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
What is a good CRS score for Express Entry?

CRS scores vary with each draw, but a competitive score is typically around 470 or higher. However, scores can fluctuate based on immigration targets and applicant pools. If your score is lower, you can improve it by gaining more work experience, improving language test scores, securing a provincial nomination, or obtaining a valid job offer.
How long does it take to process an Express Entry application?

Express Entry applications are processed within six months from the date of submission after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). However, processing times may vary depending on the complexity of the application, document verification, and government processing times.