Express Entry (EE)

Express Entry is a streamlined immigration program managed by IRCC within the Economic Class. This online-based system uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score to assess candidates, considering factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and job offers.

  • 01
    Confirm Express Entry Points and Eligibility
  • 02
    Create an Express Entry Profile
  • 03
    Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
  • 04
    Apply for Permanent Residency within 60 days
  • Express Entry Programs

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    • CEC
    • FSW
    • FST

    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

    Work Experience

    Minimum 1 year of Canadian work experience within the last 3 years

    Occupation

    TEER 0, 1, 2, 3

    Language

    English) TEER 0, 1: CLB 7 or higher / TEER 2, 3: CLB 5 or higher
    French) TEER 0, 1: NCLC 7 or higher / TEER 2, 3: NCLC 5 or higher

    Education

    No specific requirement

    Etc

    -

    • Federal Skilled Workers (FSW)

    Work Experience

    Minimum 1 year of Canadian and foreign work experience within the last 10 years in the same occupation

    Occupation

    TEER 0, 1, 2, 3

    Language

    English) TEER 0, 1, 2, 3: CLB 7 or higher
    French) TEER 0, 1, 2, 3: NCLC 7 or higher

    Education

    High school graduation or higher

    Etc

    Financial proof meeting the minimum settlement fund requirements based on family size
    *Exempt if already working in Canada

    • Federal Skilled Trades (FST)

    Work Experience

    Minumum 2 years of Canadian or foreign work experience within the last 5 years in the same occupation

    Occupation

    Skilled Trades Occupation

    Language

    English - CLB 5 or higher (Listening &Speaking) / CLB 4 or higher (Reading & Writing)
    French - NCLC 5 or higher (Listening & Speaking) / NCLC 4 or higher(Reading & Writing)

    Education

    No specific requirement

    Etc

    Financial proof meeting the minimum settlement fund requirements based on family size *Exempt if already working in Canada
    LMIA or Red Seal certification holders

  • CLB (CELIP, IELTS) Score Board

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    • CELIP
    • IELTS

    • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – General Test score equivalency chart

    CLB Level
    Reading
    Writing
    Listening
    Speaking

    10

    10

    10

    10

    10

    9

    9

    9

    9

    9

    8

    8

    8

    8

    8

    7

    7

    7

    7

    7

    6

    6

    6

    6

    6

    5

    5

    5

    5

    5

    4

    4

    4

    4

    4

    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General Training – Test score equivalency chart

    CLB Level
    Reading
    Writing
    Listening
    Speaking

    10

    8

    7.5

    8.5

    7.5

    9

    7

    7

    8

    7

    8

    6.5

    6.5

    7.5

    6.5

    7

    6

    6

    6

    6

    6

    5

    5.5

    5.5

    5.5

    5

    4

    5

    5

    5

    4

    3.5

    4

    4.5

    4

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