Canada has one of the best immigration policies in the world and welcomes a large number of new immigrants every year. Immigration to Canada has gotten progressively well-known because of main driver of the Canadian immigration system – Express Entry.

Express Entry aspirants get priority processing and expanded accessibility from a vast range of occupations. Applicants can apply for Express Entry at any time without being concerned that the program will shut down before their application is completed. There is also no capping on the number of applications being accepted for processing.

Express Entry program was started from January 1, 2015. It was initiated so that people with skilled work experience can apply to immigrate to Canada. If an applicant wants to qualify under Express Entry, then he/she must be eligible under one of the following immigration programs:

  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Federal Skilled Worker Class
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program
  • Provincial Nominee (in some cases)

Mostly applications get processed in six months or less under Express Entry Program.