General information about the Express Entry system in Canada
Do you want to move to Canada? You will most likely need to register with Express Entry.
Express Entry is a system for selecting skilled immigrants as permanent residents based on their ability to settle in Canada and participate in the Canadian economy.
Potential candidates apply online in the Express Entry system, where they document their eligibility (based on language skills, education, job, etc.). Once a candidate fills out a profile, they are entered into the pool. Winners are determined based on their score.
How Express Entry works
To register for the Express Entry assessment system, you must qualify for one of Canada's three federal immigration programs:
The first step is filling out an Express Entry online profile. Based on the profile information, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluates:
- skills and experience;
- language ability;
- education;
- other factors.
Next, the candidates with the highest scores are placed in pool.
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