Express entry draw

The Express Entry draw is a selection process used by the Canadian government to invite eligible candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Candidates who are interested in immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry program must first create an online profile, where they provide information about their skills, work experience, language proficiency, and other factors.

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score

Based on this information, candidates are assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which is used to rank them against other candidates in the Express Entry pool. The government then conducts regular draws, where it invites the highest-ranking candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Invitations to apply (ITAs)

Invitations to apply (ITAs) are typically issued to the top-ranked candidates in each draw, with a minimum CRS score required to be invited. The minimum CRS score and the number of ITAs issued can vary from one draw to the next.

Complete application

Candidates who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application. If their application is approved, they can then apply for a Canadian visa and move to Canada as a permanent resident.