Express Entry is an application system for immigration to Canada. Potential applicants for permanent residency can submit their profiles into the online Express Entry system. Applicants are allocated points based on various selection criteria, and the highest-ranked applicants are invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
How are the points awarded?
Each applicant profile is awarded points based on specific selection criteria:
Education completed in any country except Canada
Education completed in a Canadian college or university gets additional points
Language proficiency in English or French, which are Canada’s official languages
Work experience and job skills
Age
Possession of a job offer from a Canadian employer
Spouse’s profile including their education, work experience, and language abilities