Express Entry is IRCC’s online system for managing applications under three federal economic immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates who meet a program’s minimum requirements can create a profile and enter the pool, where ranking and invitation rules determine who may be invited to apply for permanent residence.
At a glance
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), invitations and supporting documents
Eligibility comes before CRS
A CRS score is relevant only after a person meets the minimum requirements of at least one Express Entry program. Work experience, language results, education and other program-specific requirements should therefore be reviewed before focusing on ranking.
Profile and invitation stage
An eligible candidate creates an Express Entry profile and enters the pool. IRCC conducts rounds of invitations. The type of round, the candidate’s CRS score and any category or program requirements can affect whether an Invitation to Apply is issued.
After an invitation
An Invitation to Apply starts a time-sensitive permanent residence application stage. The information in the profile must be supported by documents, and inconsistencies involving employment, education, family composition, travel, police records or immigration history can become material.
How Elboniel can help
Elboniel can assess Express Entry eligibility, review NOC and work-experience evidence, consider CRS factors and provincial options, and provide application preparation or representation where separately retained.
Official government resources
Use these official sources for the current program rules, forms and government instructions.
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