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Canadian Immigration Pathways — Express Entry, PNP & More

Explore the major Canadian immigration pathways. Our assessment evaluates your profile against the criteria for these and other active streams.

Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

The primary pathway for workers with foreign work experience. Requires strong language skills, a degree, and competitive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

Key Criteria

  • • 1+ year of continuous skilled work experience
  • • CLB 7 or higher in English or French
  • • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees

Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Designed for individuals who have already gained skilled work experience in Canada. Often features lower language requirements depending on your NOC code.

Key Criteria

  • • 1+ year of skilled work experience in Canada
  • • CLB 5 or 7 depending on NOC TEER category
  • • No direct education requirement

Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)

For qualified tradespersons with job offers or Canadian certificates of qualification.

Key Criteria

  • • 2+ years of experience in a skilled trade
  • • Valid job offer OR Canadian certificate of qualification
  • • Basic language proficiency (CLB 4/5)

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories each operate their own immigration streams based on local labor needs. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile.

Key Criteria

  • • Requirements vary by province (e.g., OINP, AINP, BC PNP)
  • • Often requires a connection to the province (study, work, or job offer)
  • • Some streams target specific occupations in demand

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

An employer-driven program designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven't been able to fill locally.

Key Criteria

  • • Job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada
  • • 1+ year of related work experience
  • • Lower language requirements (CLB 4)

Find out which pathways fit your profile

Instead of reading complex criteria lists, complete our 15-minute assessment. We'll evaluate your background and show you exactly which pathways you qualify for.