Express Entry: Step-by-Step Guide
The 10-step guide to acquiring permanent residence
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The deadline to submit the Express Entry application for permanent residence is now 60 days.
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This step-by-step guide will let you know all you need to do and understand to apply for permanent residence under Express Entry. Click on each step to find the necessary actions you will need to take.
If you can estimate your language and credential levels, you can check first if you could be eligible to Express Entry, go to the 4th step.
If you can estimate your language and credential levels, you can check first if you could be eligible to Express Entry, go to the 4th step.
1. Finding your NOC (National Occupational Classification)
To be eligible, you need to first check that you work experience, as defined by the NOC system, is eligible for Express Entry. First check out this page to learn how to find your correct NOC.
Go to step 1.
Go to step 1.
2. Getting your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if you credential is not Canadian
You need to get your foreign educational credential assessed by one of IRCC's approved third parties. Click here to see the procedure to get this done, the list of approved third parties and the one we recommend.
If you do not want to lose time, this is the first step to take as it takes at least a month in processing times, plus the time needed to produce the documents needed by the third-party (usually your diploma(s), and transcripts from your school(s)).
Go to step 2.
If you do not want to lose time, this is the first step to take as it takes at least a month in processing times, plus the time needed to produce the documents needed by the third-party (usually your diploma(s), and transcripts from your school(s)).
Go to step 2.
3. Taking your English and/or French language tests
For all the three Express Entry programs, you need to take English and/or French test(s) and score a number of points to be eligible. Find out all you need to know about language tests here.
Go to Step 3.
Go to Step 3.
4. Checking your eligibility to Express Entry
Under Express Entry, there are eligibility requirements for each of the three economic immigration programs. To find out if you could be eligible under any of the three programs, click here.
Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 4.
5. Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
You need next to understand how to calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This score is the one you will be ranked with in the Express Entry pool. Click here to master all there is to know on the CRS.
Go to Step 5.
Go to Step 5.
6. Getting into the Express Entry Pool
After taking your language exam(s), and getting your ECA (if your credential is not Canadian), you need to verify your eligibility through the Come to Canada Tool and then create your Express Entry profile to get into the pool of applicants.
Go to step 6.
Go to step 6.
7. Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If you have enough CRS points, you will get an Invitation to Apply. You will have 60 days to fill additional forms and submit your supporting documents.
Go to step 7.
Go to step 7.
8. Your document checklist: Tips and Advice
After receiving you Invitation to Apply (ITA), you will need to upload the requested supporting documents. Get ahead and make sure you will not have a problem gathering them.
Go to step 8.
Go to step 8.
9. From Ackownlgedgment of Receipt (AoR) to Passeport Request (PPR)
After submitting your documents, learn about the process of approval of your application and the different updates that will let you have an idea on where you application is at.
Go to step 9.
Go to step 9.
10. Preparing your landing in Canada
Check out our before landing and living pages, to learn all about Canada, its biggest cities, its healthcare and education systems, what things to do first when arriving in Canada, etc.
