Express Entry
Express Entry is Canada’s immigration system for skilled workers. It ranks applicants based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and invites the highest-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
It is a points-based system used in Express Entry to rank candidates based on factors like:
Age
Education
Work experience
Language proficiency (English/French)
Job offer in Canada (if applicable)
Provincial nomination (if applicable)
The maximum CRS score is 1,200. Candidates with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency.
Express Entry Programs
Canadian Experience Class
For those with Canadian work experience.
Skilled trades
For tradespeople in technical fields.
Skilled workers
For skilled professionals with work experience.