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Express Entry

PR strategy for Express Entry — clear, compliant, and document-strong.

Express Entry is Canada’s online system to manage permanent residence applications for skilled workers. We help you choose the right pathway, maximize your CRS, and submit a complete application with strong evidence.

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CEC • FSW • FST Category-based selection CRS improvement plan London & Brampton offices

How Express Entry works

In simple terms: you create a profile, receive a CRS score, and if invited, you submit a full PR application with supporting documents.

Confirm eligibility
We confirm you qualify under CEC, FSW, or FST, and flag any risks early.
Prepare key items
Language test, ECA (if needed), work evidence, identity documents, and strategy planning.
Create & submit profile
Your CRS is calculated and you enter the candidate pool.
Invitation & PR submission
After an ITA, we finalize the full e-APR package and supporting documents for submission.

Express Entry pathways we support

The right pathway depends on your work history, education, language scores, and whether you have Canadian experience.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

For applicants with qualifying skilled work experience in Canada and strong language results.

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

For skilled work experience gained outside Canada (and/or inside), with points-based eligibility.

Federal Skilled Trades (FST)

For eligible skilled trades with required language levels and supporting trade/job requirements.

Category-based selection

For candidates who meet category criteria when draws target specific labour market needs.

PNP aligned with Express Entry

Some provincial nominations can significantly increase your CRS and improve invitation chances.

Refusals & risk review

If you have a complex history, we build a disclosure-focused strategy and evidence plan.

How to improve your CRS

Many profiles can be strengthened with the right sequencing. Below are common, practical levers we evaluate.

Language scores

Target higher CLB levels, add French (if applicable), and plan test timing to maximize points.

Work experience strategy

Ensure duties match the correct NOC, choose the best “primary occupation,” and document hours/roles clearly.

Education & ECA

Confirm the best ECA route and assess whether “two or more credentials” applies to your situation.

Spouse / partner factors

We review spouse education/language/work history and decide the best principal applicant approach.

Provincial nomination

We identify nomination pathways that match your profile and plan timelines accordingly.

Job offer & Canada plans

Where applicable, we review legitimate options that support your long-term PR strategy.

Reality check: Express Entry is competitive. The best approach is a documented, defensible strategy rather than guessing and re-submitting.

Documents we typically prepare & review

Requirements vary by pathway and personal history. This is a general overview of common evidence.

Identity & civil status

Passports, birth certificates, marriage/divorce documents, and dependent details (if applicable).

Language & education

Language test results, ECA (if required), degrees, transcripts, and supporting school records.

Work experience proof

Employer letters, job duties, pay evidence, tax documents, contracts, and supporting work records.

Police/medical readiness

We help you plan timing so you don’t lose validity windows or miss requests.

Proof of funds (if applicable)

Bank letters, account histories, and explanations for large deposits where needed.

Explanations & disclosures

Clear written explanations for gaps, name variations, refusals, or complex history.

Our Express Entry support process

We keep it practical: confirm eligibility, build a strategy, prepare evidence properly, and submit a complete application.

Assessment & strategy
We map the best pathway and identify what to improve first (and what to avoid).
Evidence planning
We create a checklist tailored to your situation and timelines.
Review & refinement
We strengthen letters and documents so they match IRCC expectations and your declared claims.
Submission & follow-through
We submit a complete package and help you respond to requests/updates correctly.

Express Entry FAQs

Quick answers to common questions we see from applicants.

Do I need a job offer for Express Entry?

Not always. Many applicants qualify without a job offer. Your overall profile strength and CRS score are key.

What if my employment letters are weak or incomplete?

Employment evidence is a frequent risk area. We help you build defensible proof (letters + supporting documents) that aligns with your declared duties and NOC.

Can I improve CRS after entering the pool?

Yes. You can update your profile when you improve language scores, gain experience, complete education/ECA, or become eligible for other pathways.

How do you help if my case is complex?

We take a disclosure-first approach: identify risks early, prepare clear explanations, and ensure the application is accurate and consistent across forms and evidence.

Do you work with clients outside Canada?

Yes. We support clients in Canada and abroad, with strategy and documentation tailored to your country of residence and application route.

Important: This page provides general information only. Outcomes depend on your facts, evidence, and IRCC’s assessment.

Ready to start?

If you want a clear, realistic plan for Express Entry—book a consultation and we’ll review your profile, risks, and the best next steps.

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