Express Entry: Immigration to Canada
Last Updated: 04 July 2022
Express Entry system is the primary system through which skilled workers can immigrate to Canada. Canada has welcomed 405,303 immigrants in the year 2021. According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, Canada is targeted to bring 451,000 Immigrants per year.
| Immigration Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Class (Express Entry, PNP and Other Programs) | 241,850 | 253,000 | 267,750 |
| Family (Spouses, Partners, Children, Parent and Grandparents) | 105,000 | 109,500 | 113,000 |
| Refugees and Protected Persons | 76,545 | 74,055 | 62,500 |
| Humanitarian and Other | 8,250 | 10,500 | 7,750 |
| Total | 431,645 | 447,055 | 451,000 |
Express Entry is an electronic system used to manage the applications of skilled workers, who apply to immigrate to Canada. Introduced first in the year 2015. This new fast track system allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to select the skilled immigrants with the required qualifications after quick assessment under various federal economic immigration programs.
How Express Entry Works
Create your Express Entry Profile
Wait for an Invitation to apply (ITA)
Submit your complete application to IRCC
Complete your landing in Canada
