Express Entry Federal
Canada's federal selection system for skilled workers. After an invitation, IRCC aims to process most complete applications in about 6 months, with no guarantee of timing or outcome.
Key facts
- Since 2025-03-25, a job offer no longer earns points in the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
- French earns up to 50 additional points: 25 with NCLC 7 in all four skills, 50 if English also reaches CLB 5.
- Government fees: CAD 1,590 per principal applicant (processing and right of permanent residence), plus CAD 85 per person for biometrics.
- After the invitation, IRCC aims to process 80% of complete applications within 6 months; this is not a guarantee.
Official sources
Information checked against official sources on 2026-09-25. Rules may change: only Canadian authorities decide.
Fast processing
IRCC service standard: about 6 months for most complete applications after the invitation (not guaranteed).
Points system (CRS)
Objective selection based on age, education, experience and languages.
Family Included
Your spouse and dependent children can be included in the permanent residence application.
Estimate your chances now
Use our simplified simulator to estimate your CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score.
Personal profile
Human capital
Foreign work experience
Years of skilled work experience (outside Canada)
Your estimated CRS score
Indicative estimate, excluding spouse and additional points. There is no fixed cut-off: each IRCC round of invitations has its own minimum score, depending on the category.
Improve my score?
- Aim for CLB 9 in languages.
- Get a provincial nomination.
- Learn French (up to +50 pts).
Our Support Packages
Single Candidate
- In-depth profile analysis
- Creation and Optimization of the Express Entry profile
- Full submission once invited
PAYMENT PLAN
Couple (+ Family)
Children included for free
- 2 Profiles analyzed (Optimized principal applicant)
- Complete family management
- Maximization of joint points
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN
Complete Guide: Express Entry Canada
Eligibility Criteria
The Express Entry system assesses candidates against several criteria. To be eligible, you generally need skilled work experience (TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3), a recognized French or English language test and, if you studied outside Canada, an educational credential assessment (ECA). We help you strengthen your profile, whether you apply from Morocco, French-speaking Africa or elsewhere.
Processing Times
The major advantage ofExpress Entry lies in its speed. After the Invitation to Apply (ITA), IRCC's service standard aims to process 80% of complete applications within 6 months; this is not a guarantee.
Government Costs and Fees
In addition to our support fees, plan for government fees: CAN$1,590 per principal applicant (processing fee and right of permanent residence fee), CAN$85 per person for biometrics, plus medical exams and language tests. Always check IRCC's official fee list before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the CRS score?
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards points based on your age, education, experience and languages. The highest-ranked profiles receive an invitation to apply (ITA).
Is Express Entry open to candidates from Morocco?
Absolutely. Many candidates choose theExpress Entry Morocco by taking advantage of their mastery of French (a major asset which grants additional points).