What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is an application management system used by IRCC to select the candidates it feels are best suited to live and work in Canada.

They are considered economic immigrants, meaning they are in their core working age and will be able to economically establish themselves within Canada while contributing to the labour force and economy.

These candidates can generally expect a faster processing time than if they apply through other programs such as family sponsorship or as a refugee or humanitarian class immigrant.

How does Express Entry work?

The Express Entry system sets a baseline of eligibility for each of its programs and candidates must meet specific criteria to apply.

The first step is for a candidate to assess their own eligibility for an Express Entry program. If a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they must then upload a profile on the IRCC website.

Once a profile is complete, IRCC will issue the candidate a score using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The CRS considers factors such as occupation, work experience, education, and language and awards points accordingly.

Candidates with the highest scores are most likely to receive an invitation to apply (ITA).

Once a candidate receives an ITA, they have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence. Beginning in July, IRCC aims to resume a pre-pandemic processing standard of six months.

source : cicnews