Express Entry
Express Entry is an online application system for permanent resident applicants under three programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. The following chart identifies the requirements of the different programs.
| Minimum Requirements | Federal Skilled Worker | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Trades |
| Work experience | At least 1 year of continuous work experience in the past 10 years in a job categorized in NOC 0, A or B | At least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada in the past 3 years in job(s) categorized in NOC 0, A or B | At least 3 years of skilled trades work experience in the past 5 years in a job categorized in NOC Major Groups 72, 73, 82, 92, 632, or 633; meet the job requirements for that skilled trade; have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total of at least 1 year or certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority. |
| Education | Secondary institution (high school) or post-secondary institution | No requirement on education but could be used to improve rank in the Express Entry pool | No requirement on education but could be used to improve rank in the Express Entry pool |
| Language ability | CLB 7 | CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A; CLB 5 for NOC B | CLB 5 for speaking and listening CLB 4 for reading and writing |
| Eligibility assessment | Pass 67 points in the selection factor point grid | Pass or fail | Pass or fail |
| Proof of funds | Required unless you are currently able to legally work in Canada or have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada | No requirement | Required unless you are currently able to legally work in Canada or have a valid job offer from an employer in Canada |
| Where you can live in Canada | Must plan to live outside of the province of Quebec | Must plan to live outside of the province of Quebec | Must plan to live outside of the province of Quebec |