Canadian Express Entry

Eligibility: To be eligible for Canadian Express Entry, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of one of the three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class. Candidates must also meet the minimum eligibility requirements for Express Entry, such as language proficiency and education level.

CRS: The CRS is a points-based system that ranks candidates based on various factors. Candidates can improve their CRS score by improving their language proficiency, obtaining additional education or work experience, or obtaining a job offer or provincial nomination.

Express Entry profile: Candidates must create an Express Entry profile and provide information about their language proficiency, education, work experience, and other factors. They will be assigned a CRS score based on the information provided in their profile.

Draws: The Canadian government conducts regular draws from the pool of Express Entry candidates, inviting those with the highest CRS scores to apply for permanent residence. Candidates who receive an invitation to apply have 60 days to submit a complete application.

Processing time: The processing time for Canadian Express Entry can vary depending on the volume of applications and the complexity of the case. However, the Canadian government aims to process applications within six months.

Canadian Express Entry can be a great option for skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada. However, it's important to note that meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an invitation to apply, and candidates must compete with other candidates for an invitation.