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How much does Express Entry overview cost and how long does it take?

Government fees and processing times can change and may differ by stream, country and family size. Confirm the live fee and processing-time controls on www.canada.ca immediately before paying or planning a deadline.

Practical order

1. 1

   Compare the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program using their current official requirements.

2. 2

   Complete an approved language test and, when required, obtain an educational credential assessment before creating a profile.

3. 3

   Gather passport, work-history, education, language, funds, provincial nomination and job-offer facts; do not estimate dates or duties.

4. 4

   Use the official CRS tool for planning, then create and submit your own Express Entry profile if the system says you meet a managed program’s requirements.

5. 5

   Keep the profile accurate while it is in the pool and update changes. Entering the pool does not guarantee an invitation.

6. 6

   If invited, read the invitation and personalized checklist, gather police certificates, medical evidence and proof for every claimed point before the deadline.