A structured way to explore skilled immigration.
Express Entry is a system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage applications for certain economic immigration programs. Candidates generally need to meet the criteria for an eligible program before entering a pool.
Eligibility and selection can depend on factors such as work history, education, language test scores and other circumstances. Requirements and invitation criteria can change, so current official information matters.
What to consider
Program fit
Understand which of the Express Entry-managed programs may be worth exploring.
Language results
Consider how approved language tests factor into eligibility and ranking.
Education and experience
Review the documentation commonly needed to describe your qualifications.
Next-step planning
Learn what happens after creating a profile and receiving an invitation, if eligible.
A practical starting process
Review program-specific eligibility on the official IRCC website.
Gather language scores and information about education and skilled work.
Understand profile creation, ranking and invitation processes.
If invited to apply, follow the current instructions and deadlines.