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🇨🇦 Express Entry

Canada's main application management system for three economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.

Stay Duration
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Job Offer Required
No
Work Rights
Yes (unrestricted)
Who Can Apply
All nationalities
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Eligibility requirements

Create an Express Entry profile and enter the pool of candidates • Qualify under one of: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Age requirements

No age restriction (age affects CRS score: maximum points at 20-29)

Income requirements

No minimum; points-based

Financial requirements

Settlement funds required unless you have a valid Canadian job offer or are currently authorised to work in Canada. IRCC 2024 amounts: 1 person CAD 13,757; 2 persons CAD 17,127; 3 persons CAD 21,055; 4 persons CAD 25,564; 5 persons CAD 29,027; 6 persons CAD 32,700; each additional person add CAD 3,706. Must be unencumbered and transferable.

Family provisions

Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

Fees & costs

Main applicantCAD 1,365
Additional adultCAD 1,365
Child (under 18)CAD 230

Frequently asked questions

What is the Express Entry?

Canada's main application management system for three economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class.

Who is eligible for the Express Entry?

Create an Express Entry profile and enter the pool of candidates • Qualify under one of: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), or Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

How much does the Express Entry cost?

The main applicant fee is CAD 1,365. Additional adults cost CAD 1365 and children CAD 230.

What work rights does the Express Entry give?

Yes (unrestricted)

Can I bring my family on the Express Entry?

Spouse/partner and dependent children eligible

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