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Express Entry: A Faster Route to Canadian Permanent Residency
Express Entry is Canada’s most popular immigration system for skilled professionals who want to settle permanently in the country. It is designed to select qualified individuals based on their skills, experience, and potential to succeed in Canada. With a structured and efficient process, Express Entry offers one of the quickest ways to achieve Permanent Residency.
This program is ideal for candidates who are ready to take the next step toward a stable career, quality lifestyle, and long-term future in Canada.
Why Choose Express Entry?
The Express Entry system provides a clear, points-based immigration process for applicants both inside and outside Canada. It focuses on fairness, speed, and transparency. Here’s how the process works:
Create an Online Profile
Submit details about your work experience, education, language ability, and other qualifications.
CRS Score Assessment
Your profile is scored under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers factors such as age, skills, education, and adaptability.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Candidates with competitive CRS scores receive an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residency through regular Express Entry draws.
Programs Managed Under Express Entry
Express Entry manages applications under the following federal immigration programs:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) – for professionals with foreign work experience
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) – for qualified tradespersons
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – for individuals with skilled work experience in Canada
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The Canadian Experience Class is designed for skilled workers and graduates who have already gained valuable work experience in Canada. This program recognizes your contribution to the Canadian workforce and rewards candidates who have successfully adapted to life and work in Canada.
Having Canadian work experience shows that you understand the local job market and can integrate smoothly into Canadian society. Whether you are currently living in Canada or have worked here within the past few years, the CEC provides a reliable and efficient pathway to Permanent Residency.
CEC – Eligibility Overview
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Canadian Work Experience
A minimum of one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years, in occupations classified under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the NOC system. Experience must be full-time or equivalent part-time. -
Legal Authorization
All work experience must have been gained while holding valid temporary resident status in Canada. -
Language Ability
Applicants must meet minimum language benchmarks:
– CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 occupations
– CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 occupations -
Education
There is no mandatory education requirement; however, Canadian education or a foreign credential assessed through an ECA can improve your Express Entry score. -
Province of Residence
Applicants must intend to live outside the province of Quebec.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
The Federal Skilled Worker Program is one of Canada’s longest-standing immigration pathways, created to attract skilled professionals from around the world. Now managed through Express Entry, the program focuses on candidates with strong education, work experience, and language skills who can contribute to Canada’s economy.
FSWP is ideal for individuals with foreign work experience who are seeking permanent settlement in Canada.
FSWP – Core Requirements
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Work Experience
At least one year of continuous, paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) skilled work experience within the last ten years in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations. -
Language Proficiency
A minimum of CLB 7 in all four language abilities (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in the primary official language. Additional points may be earned for proficiency in a second official language. -
Education Credentials
Applicants must hold a Canadian secondary or post-secondary credential, or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign education. -
Settlement Funds
Proof of sufficient settlement funds is required unless the applicant is currently authorized to work in Canada or has a valid job offer. -
Intended Destination
Applicants must plan to reside outside Quebec.
FSWP – Selection Factors
Candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program are assessed on a points-based grid out of 100. A minimum score of 67 points is required to qualify.
- Language Skills – up to 28 points
- Education – up to 25 points
- Skilled Work Experience – up to 15 points
- Age – up to 12 points
- Arranged Employment – up to 10 points
- Adaptability – up to 10 points
This evaluation system is separate from the CRS score used in Express Entry rankings.
Who Can Apply Under FSTP
Hands-On Trade Experience
To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a minimum of two years of paid trade experience, gained within the last five years. This experience may be full-time or an equivalent amount of part-time work.
Approved Trade Categories
Only certain skilled trades are eligible under this program. Work experience must belong to one of the following NOC trade classifications:
- Group 72 – Specialized technical trades (excluding transportation control roles)
- Group 73 – Construction and general trades
- Group 82 – Supervisory roles in agriculture and natural resources
- Group 83 – Occupations linked to natural resource operations
- Group 92 – Manufacturing, processing, and utility supervisors and operators
- Group 93 – Control room operators and aircraft assembly occupations (excluding inspection roles)
- Group 6320 – Food service trades such as cooks and butchers
- Group 62200 – Professional chefs
Language Abilit
Applicants must meet basic language standards to function in a Canadian work environment, with higher benchmarks for speaking and listening than reading and writing.
Employment Offer or Certification
Eligibility requires either a confirmed Canadian job offer valid for at least one year or an official trade certification issued by a Canadian authority.
Education Consideration
While education is not a requirement, recognized Canadian credentials or assessed foreign education may improve Express Entry competitiveness.
Financial Readiness
Unless already working in Canada or holding a valid job offer, applicants must show proof of sufficient funds to support their settlement.
Location of Settlement
Applicants must intend to settle in any province or territory outside Quebec.