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Canadian Express Entry

Canada's online system for managing skilled-worker permanent residence applications through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades programs.

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Official name
Express Entry
Route type
Application-management system for federal economic permanent residence
Programs covered
Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades
Ranking tool
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Provincial nomination bonus
600 CRS points

Who it is for

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program: skilled workers selected on education, experience, language and other factors
  • Canadian Experience Class: skilled workers with qualifying Canadian work experience
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program: qualified workers in eligible skilled trades

Requirements

  • Federal Skilled Worker: at least one year of continuous skilled work experience (or 1,560 hours)
  • Canadian Experience Class: at least one year of skilled Canadian work experience in the past three years (or 1,560 hours)
  • Federal Skilled Trades: at least two years of skilled-trade work experience in the past five years (or 3,120 hours) and usually a job offer or certificate of qualification
  • Meet the language, education and settlement-fund requirements for your program

What you can do

  • Enter the pool and be ranked by CRS score
  • Receive an invitation to apply (ITA) in general or category-based rounds
  • Apply for permanent residence for you and your family after an ITA

How to apply

  • Check which program you're eligible for and get language test results and an educational credential assessment if needed
  • Create and submit an Express Entry profile to enter the pool
  • If invited, submit a complete permanent residence application within the deadline

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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