Express Entry Canada

Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications for permanent residence from qualified skilled workers.

IRCC currently manages three federal immigration programs through Express Entry: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

How Express Entry Works

The first question is not simply your CRS score. An applicant must first qualify for at least one program managed through Express Entry.

Eligible candidates create an Express Entry profile and enter the pool. IRCC assigns a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on factors such as age, education, language ability, Canadian and foreign work experience and other qualifying factors.

IRCC then conducts rounds of invitations and invites selected candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Entering the Express Entry pool does not guarantee an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Category-Based Express Entry Draws

In addition to other types of rounds, IRCC conducts category-based selection targeting candidates who meet specified economic priorities.

Categories can change over time, which is why candidates should review their Express Entry profile and immigration strategy regularly rather than relying only on historical CRS cut-offs. Current categories include selected occupational and French-language categories.

Express Entry Services

Topic Immigration can assist with:

Express Entry eligibility assessments, Canadian Experience Class applications, Federal Skilled Worker applications, CRS reviews, NOC selection, foreign work experience analysis, educational credential assessments, language results, Express Entry profiles, ITA reviews and permanent residence applications.

FAQ

There is no single permanent CRS cut-off. Scores vary depending on the type and timing of each invitation round.

No.

Yes. A nomination through an Express Entry-aligned PNP currently adds 600 CRS points.

Find Out Whether You Qualify for Express Entry

Contact Topic Immigration for an Express Entry and CRS assessment.

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