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.
| Factors | Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse | Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Level of Education | 140 | 150 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 70 | 80 |
| Age | 100 | 150 |
| Official Language Proficiency | 150 | 160 |
| Educational Levels | Points with Common-Law Partner or Spouse | Points without Common-Law Partner or Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Below High-School | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary School | 28 (+2 given to spouse) | 30 |
| One-Year Post-Secondary Course | 84 (+6 given to spouse) | 90 |
| Two years of post-secondary course | 91 (+7 given to spouse) | 98 |
| Three or More Years Post-Secondary Courses | 112 (+8 given to spouse) | 120 |
| Two or More Post-Secondary Courses (at least one is finished after three or more years of post-secondary courses) | 119 (+9 given to spouse) | 128 |
| Master’s Program | 126 (+10 given to spouse) | 135 |
| Ph.D. Program | 140 (+10 given to spouse) | 150 |
| 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 |
| Canadian Language Benchmark Levels (CLB) | Common-Law Partner or Spouse Points | Without Common-Law Partner or Spouse Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4 or less | 0 | 0 |
| 5 or 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 or 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 or More | 6 | 6 |
| Factors | Points |
|---|---|
| Educational Level | 10 |
| Canadian Work Experience | 10 |
| Official Language Proficiency | 20 |
| Factors | Points | Points | Total Points Per Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Canadian Work Experience | |||
| CLB 7 or more & Non-Canadian work experience | 50 | 50 (maximum) | |
| Non-Canadian work and Canadian work experience | 50 | ||
| Educational Level | |||
| Vital language skills and post-secondary degree | 50 | 50 (maximum) | |
| Canadian work experience and post-secondary degree | 50 | ||
| Certificate of Qualification | Language skills and Certificate of qualification | 50 | 50 (maximum) |
This section has five possible combinations, but the maximum score is 100.
| Factors | Points |
|---|---|
| Sibling in Canada | 15 |
| CLB 7 or More (for French) and CLB 4 or Less (for English) | 15 |
| Finished One Year or Two Educational Courses in Canada | 15 |
| CLB 7 or More (for French) and CLB 5 or More (for English) | 30 |
| Finished Master’s Degree or Doctorate or Entry to Practice Professional Degree in Canada | 30 |
| Job Offer from NOC A, 0 or B | 50 |
| Job Offer from NOC Group 00 (Senior Management Position) | 200 |
| Provincial Nomination (by Provincial Nominee Program) | 600 |
There are two stages to the documents required for Express entry:
For profile submission you’d need:
For permanent residence application submission, you need:
Proof of funds
Immigrants are required to show proof of funds in order to be eligible for certain immigration programs in Canada, including:
Showing proof of funds for Express Entry
If you are not required to show proof of funds, you must write a letter explaining why you are not showing it.
The reasons can be –
Accepted proof of funds
Proof of funds accepted documents:
These letters must have:
Things that are not considered as proof of funds are –
Following the steps given below, you can apply to 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 April 30, 2022, the fees for all permanent residence applications have been increased by IRCC.
Applicable to –
| For | Fee in Canadian Dollars (CAD) | Fee in Indian Rupees (INR) (Approx. 1 CAD – INR 61.19) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Applicant | |||
| Application processing fee | CAD 850 | INR 52010 | |
| Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | CAD 515 | INR 31512 | |
| Spouse/partner | |||
| Application processing fee | CAD 850 | INR 52010 | |
| RPRF | CAD 515 | INR 31512 | |
| Dependent child | CAD 230 (per child) | INR 14073 (per child) | |
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.
Single applicant fee:
Couple Applicant Fee:
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 350 |
| Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | CAD 500 |
| British Columbia PNP (BCPNP) | CAD 1150 |
| Quebec Skilled Workers Program | Primary applicant: CAD 785 |
| Spouse or Partner: CAD 168 | |
| Dependent Child: CAD 168 |
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.
| Family Members | Funds Requirement (CAD) | Funds Requirement (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $13,310 | 813387.54 INR |
| 2 | $16,570 | 1012609.44 INR |
| 3 | $20,371 | 1244892.38 INR |
| 4 | $24,733 | 1511458.61 INR |
| 5 | $28,052 | 1714286.05 INR |
| 6 | $31,638 | 1933430.13 INR |
| 7 | $35,224 | 2152574.22 INR |
| For each additional family member | $3,586 | 219144.08 INR |
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.
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