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Express Entry
Express Entry: FSW, CEC and FST
Permanent residence for skilled workers. Enter the pool with an online profile; IRCC invites candidates in regular rounds by Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Apply within 60 days of the invitation.
- Government fee · principal applicant, incl. right of PR fee
- C$1,590
- Spouse / each dependent child
- C$1,590 / C$270
- Biometrics, individual / family
- C$85 / C$170
- Deadline to apply after the invitation
- 60 dayscanada.ca · 2026-10-02
- IRCC service standard
- 80% of complete applications ≤ 6 monthscanada.ca · 2026-10-02
- ircc.canada.ca · fee list · modified 2026-09-21
Stages
Stages and steps
- 01Assessment and agreements5 steps
- 02Eligibility and profile documents5 steps
- 03Submit the profile3 steps
- 04Rounds and invitation3 steps
- 05e-APR4 steps
- 06Processing3 steps
- 07COPR and landing4 steps
- 08Close2 steps
Each short bar is one step.
Who qualifies
canada.ca · Express Entry eligibility · verified 2026-10-02
Eligibility
| Requirement | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker | Federal Skilled Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1; CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 | CLB 7 | CLB 5 speaking and listening, CLB 4 reading and writing |
| Work experience | 1 year in Canada in the last 3 years | 1 continuous year in the last 10 years (TEER 0 to 3) | 2 years in the last 5 years (eligible trade) |
| Education | Not required | At least secondary school | Not required |
| Job offer | Not required | Not required (earns points) | A full-time job offer or a provincial certificate of qualification |
| Settlement funds | Not required | Required, unless you have a valid job offer | Required, unless you have a valid job offer |
In figuresGovernment fees, to one scale
Government fees, to one scale
Each fee is shown on its own, to one scale, not added up.
Government fees fromircc.canada.ca · fee list · modified 2026-09-21Full route · 8 stages, 29 steps
Steps, who does them and what to file, by stage
Once you sign, follow the case in the client portal. Gold diamonds are the licensed consultant's reviews.
- 01Assessment and agreementsConsultant · Client
- Sign the consultation agreement
- Conflict of interest check
- Written assessment
- Sign the service agreement
- Retainer held in trust
Typically 1 week - 02Eligibility and profile documentsClient
- Language test: CELPIP, IELTS, PTE Core, TEF or TCF
- Educational credential assessment (ECA)
- Proof of funds
- Appoint a representative
IMM 5476Typically 4 to 12 weeks - 03Submit the profileClient · IRCC
- Complete the profile within 60 days of starting
- Receive a CRS score
- Register with Job Bank if asked
FreeTypically 1 day - 04Rounds and invitationIRCC
- General or category-based rounds
- Receive the invitation to apply (ITA)
Depends on the rounds - 05e-APRConsultant · Client
- Upfront medical exam
- Police certificates
- Complete the forms and upload
- Pay and submit
IMM 5476C$1,590 + biometrics C$85Within 60 days of the invitationcanada.ca · 2026-10-02 - 06ProcessingIRCC · Client
- Give biometrics
- Eligibility and admissibility review
- Decision
80% within 6 monthscanada.ca · 2026-10-02 - 07COPR and landingClient · IRCC
- Check the COPR
- Confirm through the PR Portal in Canada
- Land at a port of entry from abroad
- First PR card
- 08CloseConsultant
- Final account and trust balance returned within 30 days
- File kept for at least 6 years
Typically within 30 days
In IRCC's wordsIRCC · Submit an Express Entry profilecanada.ca · submit-profile · 2026-10-05 IRCC · Apply for permanent residencecanada.ca · apply-permanent-residence · 2026-10-05 IRCC · Learn about representativescanada.ca · learn-about-representatives · 2026-10-05
IRCC's rules, in its words
“You have 60 days to complete and submit your Express Entry profile. Otherwise, you’ll have to start again.”“Your invitation to apply is valid for 60 days only.”“We won’t deal with representatives who charge a fee but are not authorized.”Our fee
Our fee
GST included, government fees excluded. Complex cases are quoted in writing after a paid consultation; every fee is set before you sign.
A · GuidedC$2,700You gather the documents, the system checks, a licensed consultant reviews four times
B · Full serviceC$3,800The team handles every step, with a monthly progress call
Book a 30-minute consultation · C$136.50