Source agency: IRCC
Primary route
Express Entry permanent residence
Applicant trigger
eligible profile under CEC, FSWP or FSTP plus invitation to apply
Official check
CRS score, invitation rounds, fees, documents and application steps
Who should pay attention
- Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades candidates.
- Applicants using an Express Entry-linked provincial nomination.
What to do next
- Check the current invitation rounds and CRS score before assuming your profile is competitive.
- Confirm documents and fees before submitting or updating an Express Entry profile.
Latest verified update
IRCC's Express Entry page is the current official starting point for skilled-worker permanent residence. It directs applicants to check eligibility, fees, documents, invitation rounds, and the application steps for Express Entry.
Who may be affected
Applicants planning Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades, or Express Entry-linked provincial nomination should verify their profile, CRS position, and invitation round before relying on older assumptions.
What to check next
- Confirm that you still meet one of the Express Entry programs.
- Check current rounds of invitations and required documents before submitting or updating a profile.
- Verify the official IRCC source: Immigrate through Express Entry.
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