Designed for skilled workers with

Canadian work experience.

Experience must have been acquired within the last three years before applying, Learn more.

Federal Skilled Worker Program

For skilled workers with foreign work experience.

Must meet criteria related to education and other factors, Learn more.

Federal Skilled Trades Program

For skilled workers qualified in a skilled trade.

Must have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification, Learn more.

If you qualify for one of these programs, you can also apply for the Provincial Nominee Program through Express Entry. A nomination will grant you additional points, expediting your invitation to apply.

Steps to Apply through Express Entry

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

• There are two ways to check if you qualify for an Express Entry program:
• Answer a few questions to see if you meet the minimum requirements.
• Review the detailed requirements for each program.

Step 2: Evaluate Your Score

• If you are eligible and submit your profile, you will be ranked in the Express Entry pool using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
• The CRS is a points-based system that:
• Assesses and scores your profile.
• Ranks it within the Express Entry pool.
• You need a score above the minimum threshold for your round of invitations.
• Use the CRS tool to estimate your score.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

• To complete your profile, you will need documents such as language test results to prove your eligibility for Express Entry.
• Some documents take a long time to obtain, so start preparing them early.
• Gather the documents you need.

Step 4: Complete Your Profile

• Your Express Entry profile is where you provide detailed information about yourself.
• If you are eligible, you will be accepted into the candidate pool and assigned a CRS score.
• Submit your profile through Nextgenvisa.

Step 5: Receive an Invitation and Apply

• The highest-scoring candidates in the pool receive invitations to apply. If you are invited, you have 60 days to submit your application.
• Most complete applications with all supporting documents are processed within six months.
• Apply through Express Entry.

By following these steps with the help of Nextgenvisa, you can efficiently navigate the Express Entry system and enhance your chances of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.