Express Entry
The express entry program is the quickest way to get permanent residency in Canada. However, you must be a highly skilled individual to get into this program. The pathway is points-based, and you will be scored on your experience, qualifications, education, and skills.
Express Entry is Canada’s main way of managing skilled worker applications through the three main economic class immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Candidates who are eligible for Express Entry can upload their profile onto the federal government’s website.
Candidates receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on criteria such as their age, education, language skills, and work experience.
Approximately every two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites candidates with the highest CRS scores to apply for permanent residence.
IRCC aims to process permanent residence applications in six months or less.