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Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
The flagship route for skilled workers with foreign experience, ranked by CRS in the Express Entry pool.
Who it's for
- Skilled professionals with at least one year of continuous skilled work experience.
- Strong language, education, and age profiles that push CRS toward recent cutoffs.
Key requirements
- Meet the Federal Skilled Worker program requirements
Requirements are simplified for planning. Always confirm the full, current criteria on the official page before you apply.
Recent draws
No recent draws published for this pathway.
Estimated processing time
About 7 months after your e-APR (IRCC service standard: 6 months). Time in the pool waiting for an invitation is separate.
Official source
Open the official program page
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