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All the official information is available on the Government of Canada’s immigration website:
🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate.html
But here’s a simplified breakdown to help you navigate the process in order:
1️⃣ Check Your Eligibility
Start by confirming that you qualify for one of the Express Entry programs:
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) linked to Express Entry
✅ Take the official eligibility quiz here:
Check if you’re eligible – IRCC Tool
2️⃣ Take an Approved Language Test
You must take an approved English or French test:
Minimum requirement for FSW and CEC: CLB 7 in all four areas (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
To maximize points, aim for CLB 9–10.
📘 Check how test scores convert to CLB levels:
Language test equivalency charts (CLB)
3️⃣ Get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
If your education was completed outside Canada, you must have it assessed by an IRCC-approved organization (e.g. WES, IQAS, ICES, CES, ICAS).
Your ECA proves your education is equal to a Canadian degree or diploma.
📘 Learn more here:
Get your ECA – IRCC
4️⃣ Find Your NOC Code
You’ll need to determine your occupation’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) code — the 5-digit 2021 version.
Eligible occupations fall under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
📘 Search for your NOC code here:
Find your NOC – Government of Canada
5️⃣ Create Your Express Entry Profile
Once you have your language test results, ECA, and NOC code, you can create your Express Entry profile:
Create or update your Express Entry profile
You’ll receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on:
Age
Education
Work experience
Language skills
Adaptability factors
📘 Learn about CRS scoring here:
CRS Points Breakdown – IRCC
If you don’t already have a job offer, you can also create a profile on Job Bank:
Job Bank for Job Seekers
6️⃣ Improve Your Score (Optional but Helpful)
To increase your CRS points:
Improve your language scores
Gain additional work experience
Pursue a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) (adds 600 points)
Get a valid job offer supported by an LMIA
Learn about LMIA for employers
7️⃣ Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
If your CRS score meets or exceeds the cutoff in a draw, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Draws are usually held every two weeks.
📘 See the latest CRS cutoffs:
Express Entry Draws – IRCC
8️⃣ Gather Documents for Your PR Application
Once you receive an ITA, prepare the following:
Passport and identity documents
Language test results (valid for 2 years)
ECA report (valid for 5 years)
Proof of funds
Medical exam results
Police certificates
Employment reference letters
Digital photos
📘 Proof of funds guide:
Proof of Funds Requirement – IRCC
📘 Medical exam info:
Medical exams for permanent residents
📘 Police certificate details:
Get a police certificate
9️⃣ Pay the Fees
When you’re ready to submit your application:
Processing fee: CAD $950 (per adult)
Right of permanent residence fee: CAD $575 (per adult)
Child (under 22): CAD $260
📘 See all updated fees here:
IRCC Fee List
🔟 Submit Your Application and Wait for Processing
After submission, you can track your application status through your IRCC account.
Processing times vary but typically take 6 months after receiving an ITA.
📘 Check current processing times:
Application Processing Time – IRCC
