Introduction to Express Entry Express Entry is Canada’s online immigration system used to manage applications for permanent residence under major economic immigration programs. Managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) , the system ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which awards points based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language ability, and adaptability. Candidates who create an Express Entry profile enter a pool where they compete with other applicants. IRCC regularly conducts “draws” (also called rounds of invitations) and invites the highest-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residence. Express Entry currently manages applications for: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) Certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams In recent years, Canada has also introduced category-based draws targeting candidates with skills in high-demand sec...