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Express Entry Canada Immigration: your pathway to a new life in Canada.
EXPRESS ENTRY
Express Entry is Canada’s flagship program for attracting skilled workers. It is one of the fastest and most efficient routes to permanent residency and is aimed at professionals who want to build a future in Canada.
The system is transparent and efficient. Candidates are scored on age, education, work experience and language proficiency. The highest-ranking candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, which can lead to citizenship later.
REQUIREMENTS
The Express Entry system manages three programs.
For skilled professionals with work experience in managerial, professional or technical occupations.
For skilled tradespeople with experience in specific trades.
For individuals with Canadian work experience.
SCORING
Candidates who meet the requirements of one of the programs enter the Express Entry pool. The CRS assigns points based on three groups of factors.
Age, education, language proficiency and work experience.
How skills, education and work experience combine to enhance your potential.
Canadian work experience, a valid job offer, provincial nomination, or family ties in Canada.
POINTS
Points as listed on our website. Always check the official IRCC pages for the current grid.
12 points for ages 18–35, then 11 at 36, 10 at 37 and 9 at 38. Points drop by 1 each year until age 46.
15 points for 6+ years, 13 for 4–5 years, 11 for 2–3 years and 9 for one year.
PhD: 25. Master’s level: 23. Two Canadian credentials (one at least 3 years): 22. Canadian credential of 3+ years: 21; 2 years: 19; 1 year: 15. High school diploma: 5.
5 points for a spouse with IELTS CLB 4 results, and 5 points for a relative in Canada.
LANGUAGE
Points are based on the CLB level reached in the IELTS General Test.
| CLB Level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| CLB 8 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
ADVANTAGES
Applications are typically processed within six months.
Successful candidates and their families receive PR, with access to healthcare, education and social benefits.
Settle anywhere in Canada and work in its growing economy.
PRs can apply for citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
OUR SUPPORT
A review of your qualifications, work experience and language proficiency, with an estimated CRS score.
Help building an accurate profile that meets Canadian standards.
Strategies such as further education, more work experience or a valid job offer in Canada.
Gathering documents and submitting the profile to improve your chances of an ITA.
Guidance after an ITA, to avoid delays.
Help with medical and police clearances and next steps after approval.
