🇨🇦 Canada · Express Entry & Provincial Pathways

Canada Permanent Residency — Express Entry & provincial pathways.

Canada's federal system manages PR under three economic programs through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) — complemented by Provincial Nominee Programs that target local labour needs.

Express Entry · three programs

One pool. Three federal pathways.

Candidates create a profile, receive a CRS score, and are ranked against others in periodic draws. Invitations go to the highest-ranked candidates.

FSWP

Federal Skilled Worker

For candidates with foreign work experience in skilled occupations — assessed on education, language ability, work experience, age and adaptability.

CEC

Canadian Experience Class

For candidates who have gained skilled work experience within Canada — typically on a work permit — and wish to transition to permanent residency.

FSTP

Federal Skilled Trades

For qualified tradespersons with an offer of employment or a certificate of qualification in an eligible trade.

Provincial Nominee Programs

Explore the provinces.

Provinces nominate candidates who meet local labour-market needs. A nomination adds 600 CRS points for Express-Entry-aligned streams — virtually guaranteeing an invitation in the next draw. Select a province to explore its streams.

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Key streams
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Eligibility requirements

What you'll need to qualify.

→Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign qualifications
→Language test (IELTS General Training or CELPIP) meeting minimum benchmarks
→Skilled work experience aligned with NOC TEER categories
→Proof of settlement funds (where applicable)
→Medical examination
→Police clearance certificates from countries of residence
CRS score explained comprehensive ranking
Core / human capital (age, education, language, experience)up to 500
Spouse / partner factorsup to 40
Skill transferability factorsup to 100
Additional (PNP, French, sibling in Canada…)up to 600
A provincial nomination typically adds 600 points — virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply in the next draw.
Canada PR — step by step

From profile to COPR.

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