Express Entry System
The Express Entry system was introduced by the Canadian government on the 1st of January, 2015. 
The purpose of this system was to fill labour gaps in the economy by processing permanent resident permits for those skilled workers that are most likely to be useful to the Canadian economy.
The Express Entry system is used to select and communicate with these skilled and qualified workers, and it manages a number of Immigration Programs designed to receive skilled workers into the system. Candidates that are eligible for Express Entry through one of the immigration programs are issued an invitation to apply for permanent residence and upon approval of their applications, are granted Canadian permanent residence.
How The Express Entry System Works
The Canadian government set an annual quota of immigrants to be accepted per annum and this quota is divided among the several immigration streams (including the various Express Entry streams).
Based on its normal schedule, the Canadian government conducts an Express Entry draw every two weeks and invites the highest-ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Candidates in the pool are ranked using a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and each Express Entry draw has a cut-off mark, with candidates in the pool exceeding the cut-off mark receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
The Application Process
The first step to getting into the Express Entry pool is to submit your profile which requires the following documents:
- Language test results (English or French Language proficiency, with a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark).
- Educational credential assessment report issued by one of the bodies designated by the Canadian Government to assess credentials.
- A valid passport or travel document.
- Details of your education and employment experience.
- Details of family ties to Canada, etc.
After you submit your profile and you receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, you would need to provide a more substantial application that includes employment reference letters, additional identity documents, police clearance certificates, proof of settlement funds, proof of family ties to Canada, medical examination reports etc.
What are the Requirements for the Express Entry System?
To qualify under the Express Entry system, you must have met the following minimum requirements:
- Take an approved language test and meet minimum language requirements for the program you intend to apply under.
- Get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
- Have the required minimum work experience in a qualifying occupation. The National Occupation Classification (NOC) is used to categorize occupations in Canada and to be in the pool, you must have work experience in NOC 0, A or B, for the required duration.
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