Federal Skilled Worker Program
- At least 1 year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3
- IELTS or TEF at CLB 7 or higher
- Secondary education at minimum; an ECA is needed to claim foreign education
Canada permanent residence
Apply for Canadian permanent residence as a skilled worker, with a licensed consultant preparing and submitting your profile. Start with a free assessment of your eligibility and CRS score.
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Ahmad Junaid Salik
Since 2013
Guiding immigration clients from Canada
Two offices
Islamabad and Mississauga
Express Entry is Canada's online system for selecting skilled workers for permanent residence. You create a profile, receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and wait in a pool of candidates. Canada holds regular draws and invites the highest-ranked candidates to apply.
Your score is based on age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability.
Three federal programs are managed through Express Entry. You need to meet the minimum rules of at least one.
+600 CRS points. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry score.
Not sure which program you qualify for?
Get my free assessmentThe process
Seven steps from your first profile to permanent residence. We guide you through each one.
Enter your education, work experience and language results, with the correct NOC occupation code.
Confirm you meet the minimum rules for FSWP, FSTP or CEC.
Your profile is scored on age, education, experience, language and adaptability.
Candidates are ranked by score. The highest-ranked are invited in each draw.
After an Invitation to Apply, you have 60 days to submit a complete application.
IRCC reviews your complete application. This usually takes about 6 months.
Approved applicants receive Canadian permanent residence. It starts with knowing where you stand today.
Invite the top-ranked candidates across all Express Entry programs.
Invite top candidates from one program, such as PNP, CEC or FSTP.
Invite candidates with in-demand skills, occupations or French ability, often at lower cut-offs.
2026 categories
Most categories now need at least 12 months of eligible experience. Categories are reviewed by IRCC each year.
Your file is handled by a CICC-licensed RCIC-IRB, licence R509291.
We submit profiles through IRCC's Paid Representative Portal, not a personal account.
Your occupation code decides eligibility and category draws. We match your duties to the right code.
We handle the technical side of the profile that affects your score and eligibility.
A dedicated email receives IRCC updates on your file, and we monitor it for any action required.
From profile to permanent residence, we manage each step and keep you informed.
What is Express Entry?
It is Canada's online system for managing permanent residence applications from skilled workers under FSWP, FSTP and CEC. Candidates are ranked by CRS score and the highest-ranked are invited to apply.
Can I apply for Express Entry from Pakistan?
Yes. FSWP and FSTP accept candidates with work experience outside Canada. CEC needs at least 1 year of skilled work in Canada.
What is a CRS score?
The Comprehensive Ranking System scores your profile on age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability. A higher score improves your chances in a draw.
How can I improve my CRS score?
The most common routes are a higher IELTS or TEF result, further education, and a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points.
What happens after I receive an ITA?
You have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence with supporting documents.
How long does Express Entry take?
Processing usually takes about 6 months from a complete application. Time in the pool before an invitation depends on your score and draw cut-offs.
What are category-based draws?
Rounds that invite candidates with specific skills, occupations or French ability. The categories are reviewed each year.
Why does the NOC code matter?
Your occupation code decides which programs and category draws you qualify for. A wrong code can make a profile ineligible.
Get a licensed consultant's view of your eligibility and CRS score before you create your profile. The first assessment is free.
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