Express Entry

If you are invited to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry, you will benefit from fast processing times of approximately six months. Express Entry is used to manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs:

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

Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry system through their Provincial Nominee Programs to meet local labour market needs.

You will be given a score to determine your place in the Express Entry pool using a Comprehensive Ranking System. This system includes factors known to contribute to economic success (such as language, education and work experience).

There are regular rounds of invitations to apply for permanent residence sent to candidates in the Express Entry pool. Candidates with the highest scores will be invited to apply. If you are invited to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry, you will benefit from fast processing times of approximately six months.