Canada Express Entry Visa: Apply for Permanent Residence Through Express Entry
Is Express Entry The Same As A Permanent Residency?
Express Entry is a system that manages applications for permanent residency through three main immigration programs.
How to Apply for Canada Permanent Residence
Note that you can only apply for permanent residence through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply. Click here to apply for Express Entry first.
Once you have your invitation to apply
It is important to note that your Express Entry invitation to apply is valid for 60 days only. You should start filling out the online form immediately so that you can get all the information and documents you need before your invitation expires.
Follow these steps to fill out the online form:
- Sign in to your account.
- Click the link to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry.
When filling out the form:
- Make sure you submit all of the required documents.
- All of your answers must be complete and true.
- Make sure all the mandatory fields are completed, or you won’t be able to submit your application.
- You can save your information on the form and go back as often as you need to.
Documents Needed for Application for Canada Permanent Residence
If you got an invitation to apply, you’ll need to upload copies of the documents you used for your profile.
- a passport or travel document
- language test results
- proof of Canadian education or an educational credential assessment report for immigration purposes if
- you’re applying through the Federal Skilled Workers Program, or
- you want to get points for the education you got outside Canada
- provincial nomination (if you have one)
- written job offer from an employer in Canada (if you have one), proof of work experience, certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if you have one)
- proof of funds
Additionally, Most applicants will also need to upload the following:
- police certificates
- medical exams
- proof of funds
- birth certificate
- required if you’re declaring dependent children
- use of a representative form (PDF, 137 KB)
- required if you’ve hired a representative
- common-law union form (PDF, 2.22 MB)
- required if you’ve declared your marital status as “common-law”
- marriage certificate
- required if you’ve declared your marital status as “married”
- divorce certificate and legal separation agreement
- required if you’ve declared your marital status as “divorced”
- death certificate
- required if you’ve declared your marital status as “widowed”
- adoption certificate
- required when a dependent child is listed as “adopted”
FAQs
What is the Canada Express Entry system?
The Canada Express Entry is an online immigration application system used by the Government of Canada to manage applications for permanent residence. It is designed for skilled workers who want to move to Canada and is based on a points system (Comprehensive Ranking System – CRS) that evaluates factors like age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. Candidates with the highest CRS scores are invited to apply for permanent residence through regular draws.
Who is eligible to apply for Express Entry?
To be eligible for Express Entry, applicants must qualify under at least one of the three main federal immigration programs:
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Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
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Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
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Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Eligibility is based on meeting criteria such as having skilled work experience, language proficiency in English or French (through IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF), educational qualifications, and proof of settlement funds (if required).
How can I apply for permanent residence through Express Entry?
The process involves several steps:
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Check your eligibility on the official IRCC website.
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Create an online Express Entry profile and provide details about your skills, work history, education, and language test results.
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Enter the pool where you are ranked under the CRS points system.
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If you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you can then submit a complete application for permanent residence within 60 days.
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After submission, the application is processed, and if approved, you can move to Canada as a permanent resident.
