Express Entry
Express Entry is the federal online system that manages permanent-residence applications for three economic programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates submit a profile, receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and the highest-ranked are invited to apply in periodic draws.
Who it's for
Skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence through a federal economic program.
Key points
- ✓Covers Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades
- ✓Ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
- ✓Invitations issued in periodic draws (including category-based draws)
- ✓A provincial nomination can substantially raise a CRS score
How it works
- 1Confirm eligibility for one of the three programs
- 2Create an Express Entry profile and enter the pool
- 3Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a draw
- 4Submit the complete PR application within the deadline
IRCC forms often used
How Lexova helps
Lexova gives the licensed professional one workspace to run the whole file — a bilingual client intake that autofills the IRCC forms this pathway uses, AI cover letters and document sorting, and shared client/employer portals with live progress. Less re-typing, fewer mismatches, nothing missed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Express Entry a separate immigration program?+
No — it's an application-management system for three federal economic programs. You still qualify under one of those programs.
Where can I confirm the current requirements?+
Eligibility, the CRS and draw results are published on Canada.ca (IRCC). Always check the current criteria there or with a licensed professional.
Related pathways
This page is general information about Canadian immigration programs and is not legal or immigration advice. Rules, thresholds and timelines change often; always verify the current requirements on Canada.ca (IRCC / ESDC) or with a licensed professional (RCIC or lawyer). Lexova is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.