Express Entry

Express entry programs

Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of skilled workers from all types of occupations. There are different programs for skilled workers who wish to come to Canada and stay here permanently. It is important to have proper guidance and advice at all stages of the process. We are here to support and guide you to achieve your immigrant goals.


Federal Skilled Worker Program

This program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently.

Program Requirements

  • In the same type of job

  • at least one year full-time (1560 hours/30 hours per week) or 24 months part time (1560 hours/15 hours per week)

  • must be paid work, volunteer work or unpaid internships do not count

  • within the last 10 years

  • works in skill type 0 Managerial jobs, skill level A professional jobs, or skill level B Technical jobs and skilled trades

If you meet all the minimum requirements, application will be assessed on selection factors below:

  • Age,

  • Education,

  • Work experience,

  • Valid job offer,

  • English and/or French language skills,

  • Adaptability (how well you’re likely to settle here).



Federal Trades Worker Program

This program is for skilled workers who want to become permanent residents based on being qualified in a skilled trade.

Program Requirements

  • Skilled trades for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):

      • industrial, electrical and construction trades

      • maintenance and equipment operation trades

      • supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production

      • processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators

      • chefs and cooks

      • butchers and bakers

  • You must show that you performed the duties set out in the lead statement of the occupational description in the NOC. This includes all the essential duties and most of the main duties listed.

  • Must meet criteria for education and other factors


Canadian Experience Class

This program is for skilled workers who have Canadian work experience and want to become permanent residents.

Program Requirements

  • Your work experience can be in 1 or more NOC 0, A or B jobs

  • have at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply

      • full-time at 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full-time (1,560 hours)

      • equal amount in part-time work: for example 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)

      • must be paid work including paid wages or earned commission