Immigrate to Canada
Embark on your journey to Canada, a vast and welcoming country offering diverse opportunities for newcomers. With its strong economy, world-class education, and high quality of life, Canada opens its arms to those seeking a better future.
What is Express Entry (EE)?
Age
Max 110p
Education
Max 150p
Language Skills
Max 160p
Canadian Work
Experience
Max 80p
Skills
Transferability
Max 100p
LMIA additional points
Additional points can be given through LMIA, while extending your work permit and increasing your work experience score.
- Learn more about LMIA
Provincial Nominee additional points
Additional points as a Provincial Nominee through Express Entry.
What are Express Entry rounds of invitations?
How often do Express Entry draws occur?
Express Entry draws typically follow a consistent schedule:
- Most draws occur every two weeks
- They usually take place on Wednesdays
- The time of the draw can vary but often happens in the morning, Eastern Time
What types of Express Entry draws are there?
The Canadian government conducts different types of invitation rounds to meet various immigration objectives:
- All-program draws: Include candidates from all Express Entry programs (Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class).
- Program-specific draws: Focus on candidates from a specific program.
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws: Exclusive for candidates who have received a provincial nomination.
How are candidates selected in Express Entry draws?
Candidates are selected based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score:
- Each candidate in the pool has a CRS score based on factors like age, education, language skills, and work experience
- In each draw, IRCC sets a minimum CRS score cut-off
- Candidates at or above this score receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence
Overview
Current Categories
- French-language proficiency
- Healthcare occupations
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
- Trade occupations
- Transport occupations
- Agriculture and agri-food occupations
General Eligibility
To qualify for a category-based invitation, candidates must:
- Meet minimum Express Entry criteria
- Be eligible for 1 of the 3 immigration programs
- Meet all requirements specified in the round instructions
- Rank sufficiently high among other eligible candidates
Category-Specific Eligibility Requirements
1. French-Language Proficiency
Requirements:
- Minimum score of 7 in all 4 language abilities on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens
- Meet all round-specific instructions
2. Healthcare Occupations
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months full-time continuous work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- Experience gained within past 3 years
- Experience in a single eligible healthcare occupation
- Work experience from Canada or abroad accepted
- Meet all round-specific instructions
3. STEM Occupations
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months full-time continuous work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- Experience gained within past 3 years
Experience in a single eligible STEM occupation - Work experience from Canada or abroad accepted
- Meet all round-specific instructions
4. Trade Occupations
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months full-time continuous work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- Experience gained within past 3 years
- Experience in a single eligible trade occupation
- Work experience from Canada or abroad accepted
- Meet all round-specific instructions
5. Transport Occupations
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months full-time continuous work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- Experience gained within past 3 years
- Experience in a single eligible transport occupation
- Work experience from Canada or abroad accepted
- Meet all round-specific instructions
6. Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months full-time continuous work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- Experience gained within past 3 years
- Experience in a single eligible agriculture/agri-food occupation
- Work experience from Canada or abroad accepted
- Meet all round-specific instructions
Selection Process
When conducting a category-based round:
- Candidates meeting category requirements are ranked
- Top-ranking candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residence
- Round-specific instructions must be followed
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Eligibility
Federal Skilled Workers (FSW)
Eligibility
Score
- Language: Max. 28 points
- Education: Max. 25 points
- Work Experience: Max. 15 points
- Age: Max. 12 points
- Job Offer (if available): Max. 10 points
- Adaptability: Max. 10 points
Federal Skilled Trade (FST)
Eligibility
Score
Applicants must score at least 67 out of 100 points based on the Six Selection Factors to qualify for this program:
- Language: Max. 28 points
- Education: Max. 25 points
- Work Experience: Max. 15 points
- Age: Max. 12 points
- Job Offer (if available): Max. 10 points
- Adaptability: Max. 10 points
Proof of funds: Applicants must show enough money to settle in Canada, unless they are already authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer.
Express Entry Process
Elegibility
Find out if you're eligible for a program that is part of Express Entry
Profile
Submit your profile on IRCC
ITA
Receive Invitation to Apply
Submission
Submit your application for permanent residence within 60 days
