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Express Entry
Canada's flagship immigration system for skilled workers.
Application Fee
CAD $1,365 (processing fee + Right of PR fee)
Processing Time
6 months (80% of applications)
Eligibility Requirements
- 1Meet requirements for one of the three programs (FSW, CEC, FSTP)
- 2CLB 7 or higher in English/French
- 3Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- 4Minimum 1 year skilled work experience
- 5Sufficient settlement funds (if no job offer)
Required Documents
Valid passport
Language test results (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF)
Educational Credential Assessment
Reference letters from employers
Police clearance certificates
Medical examination results
Proof of funds
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not getting your ECA before creating profile
- Underestimating the CRS score needed
- Incomplete work experience documentation
- Expired language test results
Frequently Asked Questions