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If you don’t make it out of the EE pool, then you will have to wait until next year. On this page, you will find information about the Express Entry requirements, process, cost, and how we can help.
Applicants are ranked according to their skills, experience, employment history, and provincial/territorial nomination in the Canada Express Entry process. This point-based system used by IRCC is known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
What is the Canada Express Entry System?
A point-based Canada immigration regulatory system developed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015 enables the Canadian government to manage skilled worker immigration applications. This system is non-other than the Express Entry program, which is used to use to evaluate and select candidates for the Canada PR visa.
An Invitation To Apply (ITA) for PR in Canada is issued to applicants with the highest points.
Under Express Entry, there are three significant immigration programs:
The eligibility requirements for Canada Express Entry are:
Depending on the program selected, Express Entry eligibility criteria differs.
In the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), applicants are ranked according to a number of factors. The factors and sub-factors are given and explained below.
You must remember that there are 1200 points in total.
| Time | Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse | Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Below One Year | 0 | 0 |
| One Year | 35 (+5 given to spouse) | 40 |
| Two Years | 46 (+7 given to spouse) | 53 |
| Three Years | 56 (+8 given to spouse) | 64 |
| Four Years | 63 (+9 given to spouse) | 72 |
| Five or Above Years | 70 (+10 given to spouse) | 80 |
| Age (Years) | Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse | Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Below 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 90 | 99 |
| 19 | 95 | 105 |
| 20-29 | 100 | 110 |
| 30 | 100 | 110 |
| 31 | 90 | 99 |
| 32 | 85 | 94 |
| 33 | 80 | 88 |
| 34 | 75 | 83 |
| 35 | 70 | 77 |
| 36 | 65 | 72 |
| 37 | 60 | 66 |
| 38 | 55 | 61 |
| 39 | 50 | 55 |
| 40 | 35 | 50 |
| 41 | 35 | 39 |
| 42 | 25 | 28 |
| 43 | 15 | 17 |
| 44 | 5 | 6 |
| 45 or above | 0 | 0 |
The Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLBs) are based on English and French, the two official languages of Canada.
Various categories are used to score the language.
The categories are-
| Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLB) | Common-Law Partner or Spouse Points | Without Common-Law Partner or Spouse Points |
|---|---|---|
| 3 or less | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 (+0 given to spouse) | 6 |
| 5 | 6 (+1 given to spouse) | 6 |
| 6 | 8 (+1 given to spouse) | 9 |
| 7 | 16 (+3 given to spouse) | 17 |
| 8 | 22 (+3 given to spouse) | 23 |
| 9 | 29 (+5 given to spouse) | 31 |
| 10 or More | 32 (+5 given to spouse) | 34 |
This section has five possible combinations, but the maximum score is 100.
The above image shows the steps involved in Canada PR Express Entry program.
Depending on your application, you can pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) either when you submit your Canada PR application, or when you receive your Canadian permanent residence.
As of the year 2026, the fees for all permanent residence applications are listed below by IRCC.
Applicable to –
In order to prevent processing delays, it is recommended to pay the RPRF with your Canada PR application when it is approved. If you do not wish to pay the fee with your application, you can submit it without it.
Miscellaneous expenses:
If you receive an ITA invite, the applicant must submit their documents online and pay the application fees to begin their visa process.
Other fees included in this step:
| Name of Province | Fees Charged Extra |
|---|---|
| Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) | CAD 1500 |
| Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) | CAD 500 |
| Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | CAD 500 |
| British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) | CAD 1750 |
| Quebec Skilled Workers Program | Primary applicant: CAD 940 |
| Spouse or Partner: CAD 201 | |
| Dependent Child: CAD 201 |
Other charges to consider:
The table below lists the minimum amount that you must show for immigrating to Canada depending on the number of members in your family.
As soon as an application is received, it usually takes around six months for it to be processed. The applicant must provide all the necessary documentation before the window for processing opens.
If you are willing to know more about the Canada PR Visa process, you can certainly contact us by writing us an email at mail@pioverseas.com and one of our experts will help you out in every possible way. Call us at +91-9310-10-6988 or you can also receive a call back from our expert once you fill out the inquiry form. You can also talk to our experts directly through our live chat feature and clear your doubts instantaneously.
We at Pi Overseas have a team of dedicated experts that cater to every need of the clients. We have a proven track record in the immigration industry which was achieved in a very short span of time. Our experts will help and guide you through every step of the filing process and keep you posted throughout the whole cumbersome process of visa filing.