Express Entry Immigration: How to Immigrate to Canada

This comprehensive CanadaVisa guide provides you with everything you need to know on Canada's Express Entry system.
Express Entry is the main way that Canada manages applications for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents. Eligible candidates submit their profile on the Canadian government's website. Approximately every two weeks, Canada invites the top-ranked immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. Canada aims to welcome about 110,000 Express Entry immigrants per year.
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Contact Campbell Cohen so that we can help you submit your permanent residence application to the Canadian government.
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Express Entry Overview
- What is Express Entry?
- How is COVID-19 impacting Express Entry?
- How does Express Entry work?
- How long does the Express Entry process take?
- What are the pros and cons of Express Entry?
- How much does Express Entry cost?
- Do I need to hire a lawyer for Express Entry?
- Do I need a Canada job offer under Express Entry?
- Do Express Entry immigrants find good jobs in Canada?
- What sort of backgrounds do Express Entry immigrants have?
- Can my family come with me under Express Entry?
Express Entry Eligibility and CRS Score
- Am I eligible for Express Entry?
- How can I become eligible for Express Entry?
- What Canadian immigration options do I have?
- How can I calculate my Express Entry CRS score?
- Is my CRS score enough under Express Entry?
- How can I improve my Express Entry CRS score?
- Will the Express Entry CRS score go down?
- Should I enter the Express Entry pool if I have a low CRS?
- Is my language test CLB level good enough for Express Entry?
- What is the difference between Express Entry and the PNP?
- What makes a job offer valid under Express Entry?
- Which Express Entry job offers are exempt from requiring an LMIA?
- I am already working in Canada. Does this count as a job offer?
- What are the best ways to increase my Express Entry score?
- Is 440/450/460/470 a good CRS score?
Submitting an Express Entry Profile
- What do I need to submit my Express Entry profile?
- How can I find out my NOC code for Express Entry?
- Will IRCC keep my Express Entry profile after one year?
- Can I update my Express Entry profile after submitting it?
- What should I do if I have implied status in Canada?
- How can I complete a language test for Express Entry?
- Can I combine my language test scores for Express Entry?
- How can I obtain an ECA for Express Entry?
- Do I need to include my proof of funds in my Express Entry profile?
- How can I look for a job in Canada after submitting my Express Entry profile?
- I was previously ineligible but now I am eligible for Express Entry. What should I do?
- What do I need to do if I get an ITA for permanent residence?
Learn More on Express Entry
Express Entry Overview
Express Entry Eligibility and CRS Score
Submitting an Express Entry Profile
Learn More on Express Entry
1. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Website
2. CanadaVisa.com Forum
The CanadaVisa.com Forum is the world's largest public Canadian immigration discussion board. You are able to learn from fellow skilled worker candidates about how to navigate Express Entry. Popular topics on the Express Entry section of the forum include:
- "Ray of hope" discussions in which candidates in the Express Entry pool share updates on the latest Express Entry draw results and whether they have received an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
- "AOR" discussions in which successful Express Entry candidates who have received an "Acknowledgment of Receipt" from IRCC provide updates to each other on their application processing.
- Visa office and IRCC office discussions in which Express Entry candidates talk about the latest application processing developments at various visa and IRCC offices around the world and in Canada.
3. CanadaVisa Tools and Resources
CanadaVisa offers a number of additional tools and resources to help you with the Express Entry process, including:
- Assessment Form: Find out if you are eligible for Express Entry.
- CRS Calculator: Find out your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
- Improve your CRS Score: Advice on how you can obtain more CRS points.
- Express Entry Results: Get the latest updates on CRS cut-off scores and the number of ITAs issued by IRCC.
- Express Entry FAQs for Candidates: Find answers to over 40 common questions about Express Entry.
- Express Entry FAQs for Employers: Answers are available to common Express Entry questions asked by employers.
- Contact Campbell Cohen: Ask the Campbell Cohen Canadian immigration law firm your Express Entry questions.
4. About CanadaVisa and Campbell Cohen

Led by Attorney David Cohen, Campbell Cohen is a leading Canadian immigration law firm with over 45 years of experience. Campbell Cohen features over 60 immigration lawyers, paralegals, and professionals who are dedicated to helping you immigrate to Canada.
CanadaVisa.com was founded by Attorney David Cohen as the online presence of Campbell Cohen. Since its launch in 1994, CanadaVisa has grown into one of the globe's most trusted resources on Canadian immigration. If you want to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, the first step is to complete a free CanadaVisa Express Entry assessment form. If you are eligible for Express Entry, a member of the Campbell Cohen team will reach out to provide you with as much assistance as possible.
Complete our FREE assessment to find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!