Canada’s Express Entry is its leading immigration system, which includes three immigration programs:

• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): for eligible candidates who completed three years of work experience in Canada.
• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): for eligible candidates who have relevant work experience in skilled occupations, such as doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc.
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): for eligible candidates who have relevant work experience in trade occupations, such as plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc.

Candidates must pass a language proficiency test in either English or French, and complete post-secondary studies that will be assessed against the Canadian standards with an educational credential assessment (ECA).

Express Entry was created to attract skilled workers to Canada to support its growing economy. This initiative addresses the challenge of a rapidly expanding economy alongside an aging and retiring population.

This has led to thousands of vacant positions across various industries. The main sectors Canada aims to support through this program include healthcare, STEM, construction, and transportation, among others.

Canada Express Entry is a valuable opportunity because it allows candidates to obtain a work visa, with the process typically taking about 6-12 months. The candidate profile remains valid in the pool for up to 12 months, after which candidates can resubmit their entry.