What are the requirements for Canada immigration through Express Entry?

To be eligible for the Express Entry system, applicants must meet the minimum requirements for one of the three federal immigration programs.

Here are some of the requirements for each program:

1. Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSWP)

• Score a minimum of 67 out of 100 on the FSWP selection grid.
• Minimum of one year of skilled work experience in the last 10 years
• Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark(CLB) level 7 in English or French.
• An educational Credential Assessment(ECA) for foreign education.
   

2. Canadian Experience Class(CEC)

• Minimum of one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last 3 years.
• Minimum CLB level 7 for TEER 0 or 1 jobs, and level 5 for TEER 2 or 3 jobs.
   

3. Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP)

• Minimum two years of skilled work experience in the last 5 years
• Minimum CLB level 5 for speaking and listening, and 4 for reading and writing
• Either a Canadian certificate of qualification or a valid job offer.
• Proof of funds