Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications from skilled workers.

There are three immigration programs under Express Entry, and each has different requirements. 

You will be asked questions about your:

• nationality
• age
• language ability
• family members
• education
• work experience
• details on any job offer

• a passport or travel document
• You can take any of these approved language tests:
  
  • English
    • CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
      • you must take the CELPIP-General test
      • we don’t accept the General-LS test for Express Entry
    • IELTS: International English Language Testing System
      • you must take the General Training option
      • we don’t accept the Academic option for Express Entry
  • French
    • TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français, including:
      • compréhension de l’écrit
      • compréhension de l’oral
      • expression écrite
      • expression orale
    • TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français, including:
      • compréhension de l’écrit
      • compréhension de l’oral
      • expression écrite
      • expression orale
• proof of Canadian education or an educational credential assessment report for immigration purposes if
  • you’re applying through the Federal Skilled Workers Program, or
  • you want to get points for the education you got outside Canada
• provincial nomination (if you have one)
• written job offer from an employer in Canada (if you have one), proof of work experience, certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if you have one)
• proof of funds