The Express Entry system in Canada efficiently manages immigration applications for various programs. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must initially submit an Express Entry profile to the candidate pool. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) then evaluates and ranks all profiles against each other, assigning a CRS score out of 1200 points to each candidate.
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Types of rounds of invitations
We hold different types of rounds of invitations throughout the year.
- General rounds of invitations
In general rounds of invitations, we invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry. - Program-specific rounds of invitations
In program-specific rounds of invitations, we invite top-ranking candidates who are eligible for a specific Express Entry program.
For example, if we’re holding a round specifically for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), we would only invite candidates who are eligible for the PNP.
- Category-based rounds of invitations
For category-based rounds of invitations, the Minister establishes a category to meet a specific economic goal. We then invite top-ranking candidates in the pool who are eligible for this category.
You must be eligible for 1 of the 3 programs managed through Express Entry to be placed in the pool.