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Canada Express Entry
Canada's flagship points-based immigration system managing applications for three federal economic immigration programs.
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Overview
Express Entry is an online system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage applications for permanent residence under three federal economic immigration programs. Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and top-scoring candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) during regular draws.
✓Manages Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades & CEC programs
✓CRS score determined by age, education, language, and experience
✓Regular draws held every 2 weeks on average
✓Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points
✓No job offer required (though it adds significant points)
✓Online profile can be updated anytime to improve score
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Meet the requirements of at least one of the three federal programs
- ✓CLB 7 for Federal Skilled Worker; CLB 5 for Federal Skilled Trades
- ✓Minimum 1 year continuous skilled work experience
- ✓Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees
- ✓Sufficient funds: varies by family size (e.g., C$13,757 for single applicant)
- ✓Admissibility: no criminal record, pass medical exam
Visa Type
🪪 Permanent Residence – Express Entry (Federal)
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