This is a points-based program that ranks eligible candidates based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language skills, and job offer in Canada if applicable. The government “invites” each month the candidates with the highest scores based on priority categories.

Candidates with these skills are more likely to be invited to apply for permanent residency:

• High French Language proficiency

• One year of work experience in Canada

• Work experience in Health Care

• Work experience in STEM

• Work experience in Transportation

• Work experience in Construction Trades

• Work experience in Agriculture and Agri-food

Candidates must show savings to apply for permanent residency based on their family size, unless they have worked one year in Canada. See settlement funds chart here.

Many candidates begin their immigration strategy by studying in Canada and later gaining Canadian work experience and finally having enough points to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry. Other candidates are able to apply form their home country, especially if they are younger than 32 years of age. Book a consultation to prepare a customized immigration strategy.