Canada’s Express Entry program is an online based selection process operated by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is primarily used manage the three Economic Class streams of immigration, which are programs designed to attract skilled immigrants who would like to become permanent residents of Canada. Express Entry may seem complex, but it has improved the application experience for those who qualify under one of the programs under its purview. Ask the experts at Mansouri Firm if Express Entry might be an option for you!

Express Entry is not an immigration category in its own right, but it makes the process of applying through an Economic Class program more efficient for all parties involved.

The three Economic Class programs that are involved in Express Entry are:

• the Federal Skilled Worker Class
• the Federal Skilled Trades Class
• the Canadian Experience Class

These programs will draw on your qualifications and your employment history, whether inside or outside Canada, to determine if your skills and/or experience can help fill labor shortages in Canada. If you meet the criteria of the respective programs, an application for permanent residency can be initiated through the Express Entry program.

Mansouri Firm can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for the Express Entry program. If you are eligible, we will start by creating your online profile, gathering the required documents, and working with you to understand which Economic Class stream may be the best fit for you.

Comprehensive Ranking System

Express Entry will take your information into account and you will earn points based on criteria such as your skills, experience, education, etc. These points are added up to grant you a score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Your score will help IRCC select the highest-ranking candidates from among the pool of candidates and invite them to apply for permanent residence during draws that typically occur once or twice monthly. If your score meets the threshold at the time that IRCC conducts their draw, you may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

The experts at Mansouri Canadian Immigration Services (or Mansouri Firm) are here for you. We are dedicated and attentive. Our aim is to help you understand your options and to guide you along the complex application process ahead. Every case is unique, so we make sure that we understand your personal situation. We have experience with a great number of immigration programs for Canada, and we will do our best to find the right pathway for you.