Express Entry - Canadian Experience Class Skilled Worker

Required Documents & Information

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  You must provide a copy of a current valid passport for yourself and each accompanying family member.

• Bachelor's degree or higher

  You must provide proof of completed post-secondary education at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level. Foreign credentials require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from a designated organization.

• 1 year of skilled work experience

  You must demonstrate at least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) paid work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the past 10 years.

• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent

  Submit recent results from an approved English (IELTS General, CELPIP) or French (TEF Canada, TCF Canada) test. Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 required in all four abilities.

• Proof of funds: $13,500 USD

  Show official bank statements or financial certificates proving you have sufficient funds to support yourself and family members, unless you have a valid job offer in Canada.

• Police clearance certificate

  Obtain police certificates from each country or territory where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 18.

• Medical examination by approved physician

  You and your accompanying family members must undergo a medical exam by a physician approved by Canadian immigration authorities.

• Age between 18 and 46

  Points are awarded based on your age at the time your application is submitted. Maximum points (12) awarded to applicants aged 18-35; points decrease incrementally until age 46.