Express Entry

The Federal Skilled Worker program is part of the Economic Class and this is managed by the Express Entry program. Approximate processing times are currently 6 months once an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received. This program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada Permanently.

Have professional work experience of at least one continuous year of full-time paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time continuous employment listed in the National Occupational Classification (O, A or B) in the last 10 years. OR Qualify for Arranged Employment In Canada with a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer along with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or without an LMIA if you are exempt.

A Canadian diploma, certificate, or credential  AND/OR a foreign educational credential, and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by IRCC to show it is equal to a completed Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential.

Meet the minimum language score of CLB 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark, or equivalent.

Have settlement funds  to support yourself and your family for six months after arrival in Canada.

The Federal Skilled Trade is a pathway to live in Canada permanently for people who are qualified in a skilled trade, may become permanent residents on their ability to be economically established in Canada and intend to be resident in any province except Quebec.  This program is managed by the Express Entry program.

This Express Entry program is for skilled workers who become permanent residents in Canada and have Canadian work experience. It is a pathway created mostly for international students with Post-Graduate Work Permit, Temporary Foreign Workers and other foreign nationals who have at least one year of skilled work experience in the last three years and meet other minimum requirements.