What is Express Entry?

Express Entry (EE) is an online immigration application system.
It allows people to submit a profile and be considered as a skilled immigrant.
Candidates with the highest rankings are invited to apply for permanent residency.

How does EE work?

• If you fill out a profile for Express Entry, your application
  will be ranked according to a points system.
• If you are highly ranked, you will be invited to apply for
  permanent residence as a skilled immigrant.
• Once you have applied, your PR application will then be
  processed within the next 6 months.

Which Immigration Programs Does EE Cover?

You must use Express Entry to apply for:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• The Canadian Experience Class

How are EE profile points determined?

Your Express Entry profile will get points based on:

• Your education level;
  • Your abilities in English and/or French
    (Canada’s 2 official languages);
  • Your work experience and skills;
  • Your age;
  • If you have a job offer in Canada; and
  • Your spouse’s education, language abilities
    and work experience.

Additional points are also awarded if you have completed a college or university program in Canada or if you have a provincial nomination.

What is the process?

Know your Comprehensive ranking system