EXPRESS ENTRYCANADA

Express Entry is not an immigration programme in itself: it is a management system for several federal economic programmes. Creating a profile therefore guarantees nothing — it is an entry into a pool of candidates.

How the system works

01

Check eligibility

Each federal programme managed through Express Entry has its own minimum criteria.

02

Take the required tests

Recognised language tests and, where applicable, an assessment of foreign credentials.

03

Create and optimise your profile

The profile is ranked using a comparative score based on age, languages, education and experience.

04

Wait for an invitation

Invitation rounds are held regularly, sometimes targeted by category or language ability.

The levers that genuinely work

• Improving your language test result, often the highest-return lever
• Adding French ability when English is already in place
• Having an additional credential assessed
• Documenting professional experience precisely
• Exploring a complementary provincial pathway

The information presented here is for guidance only and may change. Requirements vary according to your profile and the applicable criteria, and the final decision rests with the competent authorities.