Express Entry

The Express Entry system is an online system where you create your immigration
profile and, based on points, you might be invited to apply for permanent residence. It is
one of the most popular ways to immigrate to Canada.

 

The Express Entry point-system takes into consideration the following:

• Age – maximum of 100 points

• Education Level – maximum of 140 points

• Language proficiency (English and / or French) – maximum of 150 points

• Foreign work experience – maximum of 50 points

• Canadian work experience – maximum of 70 points

 

There are three immigration programs you can apply under Express Entry: Canadian
Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades.

 

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
This program is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience. In order to
qualify, you must:
- Have at least 12 months of work experience in Canada, within the past three
years before you apply
- Meet the minimum language requirement
- Plan to live in any province other than Quebec

 

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
This program is for skilled workers with work experience outside of Canada. In addition
to have skilled work experience, language ability and education, adaptability and a job
offer, you also must:
- Have minimum of one year of continuous, qualified work experience within the
past 10 years
- Have at least High school diploma
- Meet minimum level of language proficiency
- Sum 67 points in the eligibility grid
- Have enough funds available to support you and your family members upon
approval. 

 

Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program (FSTW)
This program is for qualified skilled trade workers. In order to be eligible for this
program, you must:
- Have at least two years of proven full-time work in a skilled trade occupation
recognized by the National Occupancy Classification (NOC)
- Have a full-time job offer for at least one year
- Meet the language requirements
- Proof of enough funds available to support yourself upon approval