--- title: Are You Eligible for Express Entry? description: Newcomers to Canada can apply for permanent residency to Canada through the Express Entry online system managed by the government of Canada. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/XRUKol24nL7LrVcqaDWYauTEqCggmegPoET17bIyoiiQ2xp4oauEwSeBLUy_ibKzJI_K3ol53Wq4ag4SurI1h3QO2zVOSVToLXK4juAvb6XyKk3dmPy9SulHhJGV0r7u4yQR6KFhvawtCJw8ySUWs.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/express-entry#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - [Show submenu for Regional Profile Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) - [Our Communities](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/our-communities/) - [Advantages](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/advantages/) - [Workforce](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/workforce/) - [Incentives and Funding](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/incentives-and-funding/) - [Success Stories](https://ontarioeast.ca/success-stories/) - [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) - [Show submenu for Key Employment Sectors Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) - [Advanced Manufacturing](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/advanced-manufacturing/) - [Food and Beverage](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/food-and-beverage/) - [Logistics and Transportation](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/logistics-and-transportation/) - [Other](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/other/) - [Show submenu for Members Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Member Directory](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Become a Member](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/become-a-member/) - [Membership Application Form](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/membership-application-form/) - [Regional Marketing Committee](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/regional-marketing-committee/) - [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) Open main navigation Menu Close main navigation Menu - Search - Show submenu for Regional Profile Regional Profile - Regional Profile - [Regional Profile](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/) - [Our Communities](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/our-communities/) - [Advantages](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/advantages/) - [Workforce](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/workforce/) - [Incentives and Funding](https://ontarioeast.ca/regional-profile/incentives-and-funding/) - [Success Stories](https://ontarioeast.ca/success-stories/) - [Available Properties](https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/) - Show submenu for Key Employment Sectors Key Employment Sectors - Key Employment Sectors - [Key Employment Sectors](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/) - [Advanced Manufacturing](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/advanced-manufacturing/) - [Food and Beverage](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/food-and-beverage/) - [Logistics and Transportation](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/logistics-and-transportation/) - [Other](https://ontarioeast.ca/key-employment-sectors/other/) - [FAQs](https://ontarioeast.ca/faqs/) - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news/) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events/) - Show submenu for Members Members - Members - [Members](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Member Directory](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/) - [Become a Member](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/become-a-member/) - [Membership Application Form](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/membership-application-form/) - [Regional Marketing Committee](https://ontarioeast.ca/members/regional-marketing-committee/) - [Jobs & RFPs](https://ontarioeast.ca/jobs-rfps/) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://oemc.ca/) - [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) - [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) [Contact Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/contact-us/) Search ![Canada, Employment Ontario, Government of Ontario logos](https://ontarioeast.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ontario-employment-logos.svg) This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario. # Are You Eligible for Express Entry? For Ontario East December 08, 2022 ![](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/XRUKol24nL7LrVcqaDWYauTEqCggmegPoET17bIyoiiQ2xp4oauEwSeBLUy_ibKzJI_K3ol53Wq4ag4SurI1h3QO2zVOSVToLXK4juAvb6XyKk3dmPy9SulHhJGV0r7u4yQR6KFhvawtCJw8ySUWs.jpg?width=565&name=XRUKol24nL7LrVcqaDWYauTEqCggmegPoET17bIyoiiQ2xp4oauEwSeBLUy_ibKzJI_K3ol53Wq4ag4SurI1h3QO2zVOSVToLXK4juAvb6XyKk3dmPy9SulHhJGV0r7u4yQR6KFhvawtCJw8ySUWs.jpg) The Government of Canada uses the Express Entry program to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. The online system allows the Canadian government to manage permanent resident applications for filling labour gaps while also giving newcomers to Canada a straightforward way to enter and stay in the country.  If you are interested in the Express Entry program, read on to find out how it works and what you’ll need to do.  ## How Express Entry Works Newcomers can apply to one of three different immigration programs through Express Entry:  - **Canadian Experience Class:** skilled workers with work experience in Canada, gained in the last three years should apply through this stream. - **Federal Skilled Worker Program:** skilled workers with foreign work experience, and who meet further education requirements and criteria, should apply through this stream.  - **Federal Skilled Trades Program:** skilled workers who are qualified in a skilled trade and have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification should apply through this stream.  If eligible through any of the above streams, newcomers can also apply through Provincial Nominee Program. Those nominated through the Provincial Nominee Program receive extra points and can be invited to apply quickly. To learn more about the points system, read the next section:  ## 5 Steps to Express Entry If newcomers want to come to Canada as a skilled worker, follow these 5 steps.  ![Express Entry](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/6qvqMzYEq6TVLz69V12Toi0gQ1_t14Tr5gffPQjnmyxX2LoKap7HJOebT4A1jF4KlmEPIgCCUClgofx-CAVetHP8va_yj_it8jzwMm36IB_-3NKBIVhgpU8hvgA9bJrMXT-7M8ldAhkksckuwpVoV.jpg?width=500&height=250&name=6qvqMzYEq6TVLz69V12Toi0gQ1_t14Tr5gffPQjnmyxX2LoKap7HJOebT4A1jF4KlmEPIgCCUClgofx-CAVetHP8va_yj_it8jzwMm36IB_-3NKBIVhgpU8hvgA9bJrMXT-7M8ldAhkksckuwpVoV.jpg) **Step 1: Find Out If You’re Eligible**: review the above streams to find out which stream you are eligible for and answer a few questions to see if you are eligible to apply with this [eligibility tool](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/come-canada-tool-immigration-express-entry.html). **Step 2: Prepare Your Documents:** collect relevant [documents](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents.html) to show your eligibility, including: language test results, passports, proof of Canadian education or educational credential assessment report, provincial nomination (if you have one), written job offer (if you have one), proof of funds.  **Step 3: Fill Out Your Profile:** by filling out the [profile](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile.html) you provide the Canadian government with information about yourself; these eligibility questions should take you about 15 minutes.  **Step 4: Check Your Score:** after you submit your profile, you’ll be ranked in the Express Entry pool through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). To be invited to apply, you must have a score above the minimum points score for your round of invitations.  **Step 5: Get Invited and Apply:** candidates with the highest scores will receive invitations to apply. If you’re invited to apply, you’ll have 60 days to submit your application. Complete applications with all supporting documents will be processed in 6 months or less.  > If you’re eligible, [apply for Express Entry](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence.html). ## Want More Immigration Resources? 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