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Express Entry: settling in Canada
The online system that manages three permanent residence programs for skilled workers. Candidates are ranked by points.
How it works
The main steps
- 1
Check eligibility
Meet the requirements of one of the three programs below.
- 2
Take the language test
Results less than two years old are required.
- 3
Create a profile
The profile gets a score under the points grid (CRS).
- 4
Get an invitation
IRCC invites candidates in rounds, general or category-based.
- 5
Submit the application
Complete permanent residence application, within the set deadline.
The programs
Minimum language levels
Level required in the first official language, in all four skills unless stated otherwise:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- CLB 7 (English) or NCLC 7 (French)
- Canadian Experience Class
- CLB/NCLC 7 for a TEER 0 or 1 job, CLB/NCLC 5 for TEER 2 or 3
- Federal Skilled Trades
- CLB/NCLC 5 in speaking and listening, 4 in reading and writing
French-speaking advantage
What French brings you
- Extra points
- 25 points with CLB 7 or higher in all four French skills and CLB 4 or lower in English; 50 points if your English reaches CLB 5 or higher.
- Category-based selection
- Some rounds are reserved for candidates with at least CLB 7 in all four French skills, on top of the usual requirements.
The rules on points for a job offer change from 3 November 2026: check the official grid before calculating your score.
Tests
Accepted tests
- French
- TEF Canada · TCF Canada
- English
- IELTS General Training · CELPIP-General · PTE Core
- Application fees
- Processing fee and right of permanent residence fee, paid to the Government of Canada. Current amounts given in your quote.
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This information comes from official websites (governments, embassies, visa and exam centres) and was checked on 30 October 2026. Rules change often: we confirm them with you before any step.
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