Canada Express Entry Profile
Immigrate to Canada through Express Entry
The Express Entry system is Canada’s online application management tool for permanent residence under federal economic immigration programs.
It ranks skilled professionals, tradespeople, and individuals with Canadian work experience using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and invites the top candidates to apply for permanent residency.
At Shreehari Immigration, our experts guide you through every step—helping you create a strong profile, maximize your CRS score, and improve your chances of success.
Why Choose Express Entry?
- Canada’s flagship immigration system: Main pathway for skilled workers and professionals.
- Fast processing: Average time of 6 months after ITA submission.
- Multiple streams: Includes the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.
- Flexible: Your profile remains valid for 12 months and can be updated anytime with new credentials.
- Fair and transparent: CRS ranks candidates objectively based on measurable factors.
- Direct pathway to PR: Permanent residency for you and your family, with access to healthcare, education, and job opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must meet the criteria of one of the three federal programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Work Experience
- At least 1 year of continuous, paid, full-time work (or equivalent part-time).
- Experience in a skilled occupation classified under NOC 0, A, or B.
- Must be within the last 10 years.
Language Proficiency
- Must meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels depending on your stream.
Accepted tests:
- English → IELTS General Training, CELPIP General.
- French → TEF Canada, TCF Canada.
- Equivalency is required → Only valid, approved test results are accepted.
Education
- Canadian high school diploma or higher, or
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) confirming foreign education equivalency.
Proof of Funds
Required unless you have a valid job offer or are already legally working in Canada.
Admissibility
You must not be inadmissible to Canada for medical, criminal, or security reasons.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
Express Entry candidates are ranked using the CRS, which awards points in several categories:
- Human Capital Factors → Age, education, language skills, Canadian work experience (up to 500 points).
- Skill Transferability → Combination of foreign work experience, education, and language skills (up to 100 points).
- Provincial Nomination → +600 points.
- Arranged Employment → 50–200 points depending on NOC level.
Express Entry draws occur every few weeks. The top candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), giving them 60 days to submit a complete PR application.
Required Documents
Typically, applicants must provide:
- Valid passport or travel document
- Language test results
- Educational Credential Assessment (if educated outside Canada)
- Proof of work experience (reference letters, contracts, pay slips)
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical exam results
- Proof of settlement funds (unless exempt)
- Job offer letter (if applicable)
- Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)
Application Process
- Check your eligibility – Confirm you qualify under FSWP, FSTP, or CEC.
- Prepare documents – Language results, ECA, proof of funds, etc.
- Create Express Entry Profile – Enter the candidate pool.
- CRS Ranking – Your score determines your ranking among other candidates.
- ITA (Invitation to Apply) – If selected, you have 60 days to submit your complete PR application.
- PR Application Processing – On average, ~6 months, depending on case complexity.
Additional Information
- Job Bank Registration – Recommended for candidates without a job offer, to increase visibility with Canadian employers and possibly improve CRS points.
- Profile Updates – You can add new education, certifications, or better language results anytime during the 12 months your profile is active.
- Language Equivalency – Ensure your IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF scores meet IRCC’s requirements.
- Processing Times – While average time is about 6 months, more complex cases may take longer.
Objective
How We Support You
At Shreehari Immigration, we make the process smoother by offering:
- Eligibility Assessment – Identify the right program for your profile.
- Profile Setup – Guidance on creating and maintaining your Express Entry profile.
- CRS Optimization – Personalized strategies to maximize your score (education, work experience, arranged employment, provincial nominations).
- Job Bank & Employment Support – Advice on how to promote yourself to Canadian employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to 12 months in the candidate pool.
No. But a valid job offer can add 50–200 CRS points.
On average 6 months after submitting your PR application, though it varies by case.
Yes. You can add new qualifications, improved language scores, or job offers anytime.
Your profile will expire, but you can create a new one and re-enter the pool.
Take the Next Step
Book Your Free Consultation Today – Speak with one of our Express Entry experts.
Get a Free Eligibility Assessment – Discover if you qualify for Canada’s Express Entry system.