Express Entry Explained
The Express Entry System oversees permanent residency applications from skilled workers through four distinct immigration programs:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)
- Provincial Nominee Via Express Entry(EE PNP)
Each program caters to skilled workers with varied work and education backgrounds. For instance, CEC is designed for those with Canadian work experience, while FSW is targeted at individuals with specific skills like licensed plumbers, electricians, or carpenters.
Find out if you are Eligible
Check your eligibility for Express Entry programs with our Free Assessment.
If eligible, your profile will be ranked in the pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), assessing and scoring your profile. To receive an invitation, your score must exceed the minimum points required for your round.
Key Creteria for Express Entry
Express Entry's strict documentation requirements and complex Comprehensive Ranking System have caused confusion for many. The main criteria is:
- Language Skills
- Type of work experience
- Skill level/NOC code of work experience
- Amount of work experience
- Education
Comparison Chart for All Express Entry Programs
| Eligibility criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language skills |
English or French skills
|
English or French skills
|
English or French skills
|
| Type/Level of work experience |
Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories:
|
Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories:
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Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:
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| Amount of work experience | One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) | One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time or more than 1 job in your primary occupation) | Two years within last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
| Job offer | Not required. |
Not required. But you can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer. |
Required:
|
| Education | Not required. |
Secondary education required. You can get more selection criteria (FSW) points for your post-secondary education. |
Not required. |
Key to Success
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