Applying for permanent residence starts with understanding your eligibility and preparing your application carefully. At BIC Canada, we assess your qualifications before taking on your file, help you understand your options and guide you through each stage of the Express Entry process.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is the online system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage permanent residence applications under three federal immigration programs
Programs and selection
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Who it is for
Skilled workers with qualifying Canadian work experience.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Who it is for
Skilled workers with qualifying foreign or Canadian work experience who meet the program’s selection requirements.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
Who it is for
Qualified tradespeople who meet the work experience requirements and have an eligible job offer or Canadian certificate of qualification.
Each program has its own requirements for work experience, language proficiency and other qualifications. You must qualify under at least one program to enter the Express Entry pool.
How does the Express Entry process work?
Assess your eligibility
Profile Creation
CRS score and opportunities to improve
We review your score and explain opportunities to improve it based on your circumstances.
Be considered for an invitation
IRCC conducts rounds of invitations, commonly called draws, to invite eligible candidates to apply for permanent residence. Draws may be general, program-specific or category-based.
The number of invitations, qualifying criteria and CRS cut-off can vary between rounds. Entering the pool does not guarantee an invitation. View IRCC’s Express Entry recent draws.
Prepare and submit your permanent residence application
Once you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you have 60 days to submit your application.
At this stage, we review your eligibility and claimed points against the supporting documents. Your application goes through several stages of preparation and review to identify inconsistencies, address potential issues and correct errors before submission.
Other relevant information
What are category-based draws?
Category-based draws allow IRCC to invite candidates with specific qualifications, such as French-language proficiency or experience in selected occupations. You must still qualify for an Express Entry program and meet the requirements of the category and invitation round. Eligible candidates are ranked by CRS score. Learn more about category-based draws:
How BIC Canada helps
Our service focuses on careful eligibility screening, accurate application preparation and clear communication. We help you:
- Understand the sponsor’s and applicant’s eligibility.
- Determine the appropriate sponsorship category and application type.
- Gather and organize relationship evidence and supporting documents.
- Identify inconsistencies and address potential concerns.
- Prepare and review the application before submission.
- Respond to IRCC requests and keep your file updated during processing.
We explain the strengths and concerns in your file so you can make informed decisions. Approval and processing times remain with IRCC; our role is to prepare and present your application with care.
What We Do
Clear, trusted immigration guidance tailored to your goals.
Prepare applications with care.
Each application goes through a detailed preparation and review process.
Assess eligibility and address concerns early.
We review your eligibility and supporting information to identify potential issues and correct errors before submission.
Use email as our primary communication method.
We provide clear instructions, updates through email, providing you a paper trail of important information and deadlines.
Provide access to your file information.
We manage applications through our client management portal, where information is prepared and verified. Clients can access information relevant to their files through this portal.
What We Don’t Do
We set honest expectations.
We don’t make false promises or guarantee outcomes.
We do not guarantee invitations, approvals or processing times, as these decisions are outside our control.
We don’t Arrange LMIA job offers or find employers for OINP support.
We do not find or arrange employers to support LMIA or OINP applications. Our role is limited to preparing and submitting applications where an employer has already agreed to provide support.
We don’t accept false information or documents.
We do not assist with misrepresentation or dishonest practices. We decline files where we have reason to believe the applicant intends to provide false or misleading information.
We don’t participate in false employment or payroll arrangements.
We do not encourage or participate in schemes where someone is placed on payroll without genuine employment to qualify for an immigration application.
We don’t use WhatsApp or personal mobile numbers for client communication.
Due to the volume of applications we handle, all client communication is conducted through our official office email addresses. This helps us keep communication organized and track important instructions, updates and deadlines.
