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Federal Immigration

Express Entry

The Express Entry system is the fastest path to permanent residence for skilled workers. Create your profile and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

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6 months
Processing Time
~490
Average CRS (2025)
Bi-weekly
Regular Draws
110,000+
Invitations/Year

Recent Express Entry Draws

DateCategoryCRS ScoreInvitations
Jan 15, 2026General4855 500
Jan 8, 2026General4924 800
Jan 3, 2026CEC4786 200
Dec 20, 2025STEM5103 500

*Scores and dates are illustrative. Check IRCC for official draw results.

Express Entry Programs

Three federal programs are managed through Express Entry. Each has its own eligibility criteria.

FSW

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

For skilled professionals with foreign work experience.

  • At least 1 year of skilled work experience (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3)
  • Language level CLB 7 minimum (French or English)
  • Minimum high school education (ECA required)
  • Minimum score of 67/100 on FSW grid

Ideal for: Professionals with foreign experience

CEC

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

For those who have already worked in Canada.

  • At least 1 year of Canadian work experience (last 3 years)
  • Skilled employment (TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3)
  • CLB 7 for TEER 0/1, CLB 5 for TEER 2/3
  • No formal education requirement

Ideal for: Workers or graduates in Canada

FSTP

Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP)

For qualified tradespeople.

  • At least 2 years experience in a skilled trade
  • Job offer or Canadian qualification certificate
  • CLB 5 for speaking, CLB 4 for writing
  • Trade in groups 72, 73, 82, 92, or certain 632, 633

Ideal for: Electricians, plumbers, welders, etc.

Understanding the CRS Score

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores your profile out of 1,200 points. Higher scores receive Invitations to Apply (ITA) first.

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CRS Point Breakdown

Age(20-29 years = maximum)
110 pts
Education(Doctorate = maximum)
150 pts
Language (1st)(CLB 10+ = maximum)
136 pts
Language (2nd)(CLB 9+ = maximum)
24 pts
Canadian Experience(5+ years = maximum)
80 pts
Foreign Experience(3+ years = maximum)
50 pts
Adaptability Factors(Education, spouse work...)
600 pts

How to Improve Your CRS Score

1

Improve Your Language Score

Each CLB point increase can add 20-40 CRS points. Consider retaking IELTS/TEF.

2

Get Canadian Education

A Canadian degree adds up to 30 extra points to your CRS score.

3

Gain Canadian Experience

Working in Canada adds points and opens the CEC pathway.

4

Provincial Nomination

A PNP nomination adds 600 points, virtually guaranteeing an ITA.

Why LIMAJ Immigration for Express Entry?

Licensed RCIC

License R1042962 verifiable

95% Success Rate

For eligible profiles

Canada & Morocco

Montreal, Casablanca, Fes, Tangier

4 Languages

French, English, Arabic

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