Express Entry is Canada’s main federal system for managing applications for skilled workers who want to become Permanent Residents of Canada. It is a points-based and competitive selection system designed to identify candidates who are most likely to succeed economically in Canada.
Through Express Entry, many qualified applicants can receive their Permanent Residence approval in as little as six months after submitting a complete application.
There are three federal immigration programs under the Express Entry system:
Each program has its own eligibility requirements, but all are processed through the same Express Entry system.
