
Express Entry
Express entry system manages the number and type of skilled worker applications by creating a pool of qualified candidates from which employers, provinces, and territories may recruit and select skilled immigrants. The pool is created by ranking qualified candidates. Top candidates receive an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Foreign nationals who wish to apply for permanent residence as skilled workers uses the express entry system to apply for one of the following sub-classes:
Qualification for the express entry system
Each applicant is access on six selection factors. The points are allocated out of a possible 100 points. The selection factors are:
| Selection factor | Maximum number of points |
|---|---|
| Education | 25 |
| Proficiency in official languages | 28 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
The current pass marks are 67 in order to apply for express entry.

