The Express Entry is handled by the Canadian government. The office that oversees the Express Entry is the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Yes, CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) and IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) are the same. The CIC was renamed as IRCC in 2015.

The Canada express entry draw is the method of choosing applicants. In this process, the pool of candidates eligible for invitation to apply is selected based on the announced CRS score. It is done every two weeks, and the highest-scoring candidates are sent to the ITA. They can then apply for a Permanent Residence visa. Canada Express Entry helps immigrants gain permanent residency. You can choose from the various programs available.

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Points grid is different from CRS. The immigrants filling under the FSWP must score at least 67 out of 100. Only if they score 67 points, are they eligible to apply for the FSWP. The points grid considers six factors. The factors are –

• Visitor Visa
• Work Permit
• Express Entry
• Business Investor Program
• Study Visa
• Provincial Nominee Program

• The Express Entry is an immigration system developed by the IRCC.
• There are three immigration programs under Express Entry.
• The IRCC handles the Express Entry.
• There are several documents that you need to create a profile in Canada Express Entry.
• A job offer is not needed to Express Entry.
• Some job offers do not require the Labour Market Impact Assessment.
• Proof of funds shows that you can live in Canada without any financial issues.
• Work experience is necessary for Canada Express Entry.
• The spouse of an applicant can also become a permanent resident in Canada.
• Several factors determine the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
• The FSW points grid is a system that scores applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker Program

• The necessity of the Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) express entry system depends on the program.

  The program which requires ECA is –

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program

  The programs which do not need ECA are –

  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program