Can I apply for Express Entry from India?

Yes, you can apply for Express Entry from India as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for the program. Indians are some of the top PR applicants, with around 65,000 becoming permanent residents in Canada in 2024. The Express Entry program is one of the fastest and most streamlined Canadian immigration pathways, leading to permanent residency in the country. The Express Entry system manages applications from FSWP, FSTP, and the CEC program.  IRCC also conducts regular draws to invite eligible candidates to apply for Canada PR.  You must score 67 points through the points-based immigration system to qualify for the program.

 

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What are the eligibility criteria for Canada Express Entry from India?

To apply for the Express Entry program from India, you must score 67 points based on different factors on the CRS tool.  

You can get 67 points through the Canada Immigration points calculator in the following criteria:

Factor	Eligibility Criteria	Maximum points
Age	Must be between 18-35 years of age to get maximum points	12 points
Education	Higher secondary education (A higher level of education can score you more points)	25 points
Work experience	A minimum of 12 months of professional experience (more years of experience can get you more points)	15 points
Language proficiency (English/French)	At least 6 bands in IELTS or CLB Level 7 (Higher scores can result in higher points)	28 points
Adaptability	If you have your family members of close relatives living in Canada	10 points
Arranged employment	A valid employment offer from a Canadian employer	10 points

 

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Steps to Apply for Canada Express Entry from India

You can refer to the below steps to apply for the Express Entry program from India:

 

Step 1: Assess your eligibility.

Step 2: If yes, check your eligibility score

Step 3: Sort out the documents required for the program

Step 4: Create an Express Entry profile

Step 5: Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)

 

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