Express Entry is the federal system used to manage permanent residence applications from skilled workers. You create an online profile, receive a score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and IRCC then invites top-ranked candidates to apply. We support you at each of these stages.
What we do for you
- Assessment of your eligibility and CRS scoreWe check that you meet the criteria of a stream (Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Skilled Trades) and estimate your score.
- Creating and updating your profileWe prepare an accurate, consistent profile and keep it up to date when your situation changes.
- Preparing your documentsLanguage results, credential assessment, proof of experience: we help you build a complete file.
- Filing your application after the invitation (ITA)Once invited, you have a limited time to apply. We prepare and file your application within that deadline.
- Follow-up until a decisionWe follow your file and respond to IRCC requests until a decision is made.
The programs managed through Express Entry
To enter the pool, you must first be eligible for at least one of these federal programs:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada;
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): skilled work experience, often gained abroad, assessed with a 67-point grid;
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): experience in a skilled trade, with a job offer or a certificate of qualification.
Some provincial nominee programs are also linked to Express Entry: a provincial nomination adds 600 points to the CRS score.
The CRS score and rounds of invitations
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards points mainly for:
- age, level of education and official language skills (English and French);
- work experience in Canada and abroad;
- the factors of your spouse or common-law partner, if they come with you;
- additional points, for example for a provincial nomination, strong French-language skills, a sibling in Canada or studies completed in Canada.
Since March 25, 2025, according to IRCC, a job offer no longer gives additional CRS points. IRCC holds general rounds, program-specific rounds and category-based rounds (for example French-language proficiency or certain occupations). The cut-off score changes with each round: being in the pool does not guarantee an invitation.
Express Entry and Québec
Québec selects its own economic immigrants and does not use Express Entry for that selection. If you plan to settle in Québec, the pathways to consider are mainly the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) and the Québec Experience Program (PEQ).
The steps
- 1. Eligibility review and estimate of your CRS score;
- 2. Language tests and, for education completed abroad, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA);
- 3. Creating the Express Entry profile, valid for up to 12 months;
- 4. Invitation to apply (ITA), possibly, during a round;
- 5. Filing the complete application, generally within 60 days of the invitation;
- 6. Follow-up of the file through to the decision.
Documents and evidence
Depending on your situation, we help you gather:
- approved language test results: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core in English; TEF Canada or TCF Canada in French;
- your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), if needed;
- reference letters describing your duties, hours and salary;
- proof of funds, unless you apply under the CEC or are authorized to work in Canada with a valid job offer;
- identity documents, police certificates and the medical exam requested after the invitation.
FAQ
Express Entry: your questions
What is the CRS score?
The CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score is the number of points given to your profile based on factors such as age, education, language and work experience. It is used to rank candidates in the pool.
Is an invitation (ITA) guaranteed if my profile is eligible?
No. Eligibility lets you enter the pool, but only candidates invited in IRCC draws can apply. Cut-off scores vary from one draw to the next.
Can I improve my CRS score?
Often, yes: for example by improving your language results or having your credentials assessed. We review the realistic options in your situation with you.
Which documents should I prepare?
Generally: identity documents, results of a recognized language test, an assessment of foreign credentials and proof of work experience. The exact list depends on your stream.
Can you guarantee permanent residence?
No. The decision rests with IRCC. Our role is to advise you rigorously and tell you honestly what is possible.