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Compare PR eligibility and programs, prepare the application, understand processing and follow approval through confirmation and the first PR card.

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Express Entry

Find the eligibility rules, documents and application steps for express entry.

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Federal Skilled Worker Program

Check Federal Skilled Worker eligibility, the 67-point selection grid, work experience, language, education and settlement-fund requirements.

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Canadian Experience Class

Learn which Canadian work counts for the Canadian Experience Class, how to calculate hours and which language score applies to your NOC TEER.

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Federal Skilled Trades Program

Check the Federal Skilled Trades Program rules for eligible NOCs, two years of trade experience, language, job offers and certificates of qualification.

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Comprehensive Ranking System score

See how the Comprehensive Ranking System ranks Express Entry profiles, which factors add points and why a past draw score is not a guarantee.

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Creating an Express Entry profile

Prepare an accurate Express Entry profile, understand the 60-day completion period and know which changes must be reported while you are in the pool.

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Express Entry invitation rounds

Understand general, program-specific and category-based Express Entry draws, cut-off scores, tie-breaking rules and what past rounds can tell you.

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Category-based Express Entry selection

See how category-based Express Entry selection works and which language, occupation and Canadian-work categories IRCC lists for 2026.

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Receiving an invitation to apply

Know what to check after an Express Entry invitation, when to decline it and how changes to your CRS score can affect the permanent residence application.

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Express Entry document checklist

Prepare Express Entry documents for the profile and permanent residence stages, including tests, ECAs, work proof, funds and police certificates.

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Express Entry proof of funds

Check who needs Express Entry settlement funds, how IRCC counts family members and what the bank letter and available money must show.

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Language tests for Express Entry

Choose an approved English or French test, convert results to CLB or NCLC and check the minimum language level for each Express Entry program.

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Educational credential assessments

Find out when Express Entry requires an ECA, which organization can issue it, how long it lasts and how to claim points for foreign education.

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Proving skilled work experience

Match work to the correct NOC, calculate eligible hours and prepare employer evidence that proves duties, pay, dates and employment for Express Entry.

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Job offers and Express Entry

Understand why Express Entry job offers no longer add CRS points, when an offer still affects eligibility and what makes an offer valid.

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Spouse and partner factors in Express Entry

Compare accompanying-spouse CRS points, partner language and education evidence, and the consequences of declaring a spouse non-accompanying.

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Common Express Entry mistakes

Avoid Express Entry errors involving NOCs, family members, expired tests, funds, police certificates, travel history and unsupported CRS points.

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What to do after an Express Entry invitation

Use the 60 days after an Express Entry invitation to verify the score, order time-sensitive records, complete forms and submit a coherent PR application.

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After submitting an Express Entry application

Know what happens after an Express Entry application: completeness review, biometrics, medical and background checks, status updates and final decision.

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Provincial Nominee Program

Compare Express Entry and non-Express Entry provincial nominations, destination intent and the two-stage process for Canadian permanent residence.

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Express Entry provincial nominations

Learn how an Express Entry provincial nomination works, how to accept 600 CRS points and which federal and provincial requirements continue to apply.

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Atlantic Immigration Program

Check Atlantic Immigration Program requirements for designated-employer job offers, work experience, education, language, funds and settlement plans.

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Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Check the open Rural Community Immigration Pilot, participating communities, designated-employer job offers and community recommendation process.

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Francophone Community Immigration Pilot

Learn how the open Francophone Community Immigration Pilot uses French, designated-employer offers and community recommendations for permanent residence.

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Eligibility

Confirm that the legal requirements fit the person’s actual facts.

Selection

Understand whether qualifying is enough or whether candidates are ranked or invited.

Admissibility

Identify medical, criminal, security or compliance issues early.

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Express Entry

Find the eligibility rules, documents and application steps for express entry.

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Federal Skilled Worker Program

Check Federal Skilled Worker eligibility, the 67-point selection grid, work experience, language, education and settlement-fund requirements.

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Canadian Experience Class

Learn which Canadian work counts for the Canadian Experience Class, how to calculate hours and which language score applies to your NOC TEER.

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Federal Skilled Trades Program

Check the Federal Skilled Trades Program rules for eligible NOCs, two years of trade experience, language, job offers and certificates of qualification.

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