Express Entry - Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ)

Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers.

Skilled workers who qualify under one of the three federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.

Candidates submit a profile, receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and the highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence.

CRS is a points-based system used to assess and score a candidate's profile based on factors such as age, education, work experience, and language skills.

The minimum CRS score varies with each draw. Candidates must monitor the latest draw results to know the required score.

Express Entry draws are typically held every two weeks.

Yes, candidates can improve their CRS score by enhancing language test results, gaining more work experience, obtaining a job offer, or receiving a provincial nomination.

A provincial nomination is an endorsement from a Canadian province or territory that significantly boosts a candidate's CRS score.

No, a job offer is not mandatory but it can significantly increase your CRS score.

The entire process, from profile submission to receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and processing the application, typically takes about six months.

Required documents include language test results, educational credential assessments, work experience letters, passport, and police clearance certificates.

Yes, you can apply for Express Entry from within Canada if you meet the eligibility criteria.

After receiving an ITA, you have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence along with all required documents.

Yes, you can update your profile until you receive an ITA.

It is a program under Express Entry for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently.

It is a program for individuals with skilled work experience in Canada who wish to become permanent residents.

It is a program for skilled tradespeople who want to become permanent residents of Canada.

Yes, you can include your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children in your application.

Applicants must take an approved language test (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core for English, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada for French) and achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score.

You can use the CRS calculator tool provided by the Government of Canada to estimate your score based on your profile details.