Express Entry to Canada

Once you submit your profile, you will get a score to determine your place in the pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System. The system considers skills, work experience, language ability, education and other factors (e.g., strong French language skills, having a sibling in Canada, or a valid job offer in Canada, etc.) that contribute to economic success for immigrants once in Canada.

IRCC will place you in a pool with others who are also eligible

IRCC will rank you and the others using several factors

if you’re a top candidate, you’ll get an Invitation to Apply to a specific program

IRCC invites you to apply, you can apply for permanent residence

IRCC regularly invite top ranking candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.