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Canada Express Entry — PR Pathway

Canada PR in 6 months through merit-based ranking

Canada's flagship economic immigration system. Three programs (FSW, CEC, FSTP) feed a single pool ranked by CRS score. Top profiles receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) every 2 weeks. Average cut-off: 470–540 points. We handle the file from profile creation to PR card.

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Express Entry

Canada's flagship economic immigration system. Three programs (FSW, CEC, FSTP) feed a single pool ranked by CR…

Best For
Skilled workers 21–45
Min CRS
470+ (varies)
Processing Time
6 months
Min IELTS
CLB 7 (6.0+)
Service Overview

Express Entry at a Glance

Everything you need to know in one view — duration, processing, eligibility and family inclusion.

Best For
Skilled workers 21–45
Min CRS
470+ (varies)
Processing Time
6 months
Aع
Min IELTS
CLB 7 (6.0+)
Funds Required
CAD $14,690 (single)
Path to PR
Direct PR
Family Inclusion
Spouse + kids u/22
Citizenship
3 of 5 years after PR
Programs Under Express Entry

4 Visa Programs We Handle

Every major route in this service category — prepared and filed in-house.

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Program Type

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

Points-based selection from your country. No job offer required. CLB 7+ language and 1+ year skilled work experience.

Min CRS
67/100 pass
Job offer
Optional (+50–200 pts)
Best for: Skilled professionals without Canadian experience or job offer.
  • No job offer needed
  • Spouse open work permit
  • Direct PR
  • Family included
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Program Type

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

For people with 1+ year Canadian skilled work experience. Lower language requirements (CLB 5–7).

Canadian exp
1+ year skilled
Lang min
CLB 5 (TEER 2/3)
Best for: Workers/graduates already in Canada with 1+ year Canadian experience.
  • Lower language threshold
  • No proof of funds needed
  • Existing Canadian network
  • Faster processing
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Program Type

Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP)

Designed for tradespeople. Lower language and education requirements. Job offer or trade certification needed.

Trade cert
Canadian or equivalent
Lang min
CLB 5/4
Best for: Skilled tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, chefs, mechanics.
  • Lower language minimum
  • High in-demand trades
  • Direct PR
  • Recognised trades certification
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Program Type

PNP — Express Entry Linked

Provincial Nominee Program adds +600 CRS points automatically. 11 provinces have EE-linked streams.

CRS boost
+600 pts
Provinces
11
Best for: Applicants below the CRS cut-off who can target a specific province.
  • Effective CRS guarantee
  • Settle in target province
  • Wider eligibility
  • Same 6-month processing
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Who Qualifies

Express Entry Eligibility

Four pillars our consultants assess before recommending a route. Meet most, and you have a strong case.

Pillar 01

Age & Education

  • Age 18–45 (peak points 25–35)
  • Bachelor's degree minimum (ECA required)
  • Higher degrees score more points
  • Canadian education = bonus points
Pillar 02

Work Experience

  • 1+ year continuous skilled work (NOC TEER 0/1/2/3)
  • Within last 10 years
  • Roles documented with offers and pay stubs
  • Self-employment counts (with proof)
Pillar 03

Language

  • English IELTS General CLB 7+ (6.0/each)
  • Or CELPIP General 7+
  • Or TEF Canada for French
  • Bilingual = bonus points
Pillar 04

Funds

  • Single applicant: CAD $14,690
  • Family of 2: $18,288
  • Family of 3: $22,483
  • Family of 4: $27,297
Our 5-Step Process

How We Handle Express Entry

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking.

01

Free CRS Calculation

Estimate your CRS score and identify gaps. Free in 60 seconds.

Day 1
02

ECA + IELTS Prep

Educational Credential Assessment via WES/IQAS. IELTS preparation and booking.

Weeks 1–10
03

EE Profile Creation

Profile filed in the Express Entry pool. We track every category-based draw.

Week 10
04

Invitation to Apply (ITA)

When your CRS clears the cut-off — we file your complete application within 60 days.

2–6 months in pool
05

PR Confirmation & Landing

Confirmation of PR (COPR) issued. Landing logistics, SIN, banking, OHIP/MSP.

Month 6–12
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What You'll Need

Express Entry Document Checklist

Every document required, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation in-house.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Original passport — full validity
  • Birth certificate — apostilled / authenticated
  • Marriage / divorce / death certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance — every country lived 6+ months
  • Passport-spec photographs (white background)
Category 02

Financial & Source of Funds

  • Source of funds report (forensic accountant)
  • Bank statements — 12 months minimum
  • Net worth statement (CPA-attested)
  • Tax returns (3 years)
  • Investment / business documents
Category 03

Education & Professional

  • Educational certificates — apostilled / authenticated
  • Professional qualifications (where applicable)
  • Detailed CV / resume
  • Reference letters (3 professional)
  • Business ownership documents (if entrepreneur)
Category 04

Medical & Reference

  • Medical certificate — clean health
  • Test for communicable diseases (HIV, TB)
  • Character reference letters
  • Birth / marriage details of all dependents
  • Apostille / legalization stamps
Transparent Pricing

Express Entry Cost Breakdown

All figures shown in Qatari Riyal (QAR) for Doha clients. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, and LeaderSol service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • EE Processing (Principal)CAD $950
  • Right of PR FeeCAD $575
  • SpouseCAD $1,525
  • Dependent ChildCAD $260
  • BiometricsCAD $85 / person

Mandatory Third-Party

  • IELTS General TrainingCAD $320
  • ECA — WES / IQASCAD $230
  • Medical ExamCAD $250–$450
  • Police Clearance (per country)CAD $50–$120
  • Translation & NotarizationCAD $200–$600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • CRS calculationFREE
  • Express Entry — FullCAD $3,500
  • PNP add-onCAD $1,500
  • Spouse inclusionCAD $750
  • Landing packCAD $1,200
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
CAD $8,200–$11,500
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Why LeaderSol

Why Choose Us For Express Entry

Six reasons clients consistently choose LeaderSol for this service.

Canada Files, Prepared Properly

We prepare and file your Express Entry or PNP case. Where a licensed Canadian representative must act for you, we refer you to one and give you their CICC number.

CRS Boost Strategy

We identify hidden CRS gains — French test, PNP path, sibling, study points.

Direct Employer Network

PNP job-offer streams need a genuine employer. We check the offer and the employer before anything is filed.

Filed Inside the ITA Window

Once you get an ITA, we file well inside the 60-day deadline — no last-minute scramble.

94% Eligible-Case Approval

Pre-screened cases see 94% approval. We don't take cases we can't win.

Landing & Settlement Pack

SIN, OHIP/MSP, bank, school enrolment, housing — first 30 days fully supported.

Real approvals

We post express entry grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Express Entry files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Express Entry FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

It varies per draw. 2025 general draws averaged 488–545. Category-based draws (healthcare, STEM, French) drew as low as 410. The minimum changes every 2 weeks. We track every draw and tell you when you're competitive.
Ready to start?

Let's build your Express Entry plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our consultants. You'll walk away with a written estimate and step-by-step roadmap.

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