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What is Express Entry
Express Entry is an online operational system which IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled applicants and workers. This online system manages 3 separate programs at the federal level consisting of:
1) Federal Skilled Worker Program
2) Federal Skilled Trades Program
3) Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Worker program is primarily aimed at foreign nationals who posses foreign work experience.
Federal Skilled Trades program is primarily aimed at foreign nationals who are qualified in a skilled trade and have valid job offer OR certificate of qualification.
Canadian Experience Class is primarily aimed at foreign nationals who have Canadian work experience for at least ONE year in the previous 3 years.
Eligibility
To find out if you’re eligible, please answer few questions to see if you meet the minimum requirements. Click here to answer the few questions.
Determine your CRS Score
Foreign nationals are ranked in the Express Entry pool according to a CRS score. CRS refers to comprehensive ranking system which is a point-based system to prioritize you in the Express Entry pool. Click here to use the CRS tool to estimate your score.
Documents Required
No documents are required to be uploaded when making your profile under the express entry system. Information may been to be extracted from the following documents in order to complete your profile.
-Passport
-Language Test Results (IELTS or TEF)
-Educational Credential Assessment Report
-Provincial Nomination (If applicable)
If you get an ITA (Invitation to Apply), you will need additional documents including:
-Police Certificates
-Medical Exam
-Proof of funds
-Birth Certificates (If you’ve dependents)
-Use of representative form (If applicable)
-Marriage Certificate
You may need to submit additional documents depending upon the document checklist you receive from IRC.
Submission of your Express Entry Profile
Please click here if you would like to submit your express entry profile.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Candidates with the highest scores are usually given an invitation to apply. You will have 60 days to submit your complete application.
Complete applications are usually processed within 6 months.
Cost
Cost may vary depending upon the documents you will be asked to submit. Generally, following is the summary of charges:
| $CAD | |
| Biometrics | $85 |
| Educational Credential Assessment | |
| WES | $220 |
| ICAS | $200 |
| IQAS | $200 |
| U of T | $210 |
| ICES | $200 |
| IRCC Fee | $1,325 for adult |
| $225 for children | |
| Language Proficiency Test (IELTS) | $250-$300 (Average) |
| Medical Examination | $200-$450 (Average) |
| Police Certificate | N/A (Will vary for each country) |
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