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Are you living in Surrey and exploring a route to permanent residency in Canada? Express Entry may be an option if you meet the requirements of one of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs.
Your age, education, language results, work history, Canadian experience, and other factors can affect your eligibility and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. However, having a degree, being under 30, or completing a Master’s program does not automatically make someone eligible for Express Entry.
For applicants in Surrey, the process starts with determining which Express Entry program may apply to their situation, reviewing the CRS factors, preparing the required documents, and creating an accurate profile for the Express Entry pool.
Dhanda Immigration Consultancy assists clients in Surrey with the various stages of the Express Entry process, from initial assessment and document preparation through profile submission and permanent residence application preparation.
Express Entry is an online system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage applications from skilled workers under three economic immigration programs:
Eligible candidates create an online profile and enter the Express Entry pool. IRCC then ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Candidates may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) during an applicable invitation round.
For people searching for Express Entry in Surrey, it is important to note that Surrey does not have a separate Express Entry program. Surrey is the location where you may live, work, study, or seek immigration assistance while applying through Canada’s federal Express Entry system.
The CRS is used to rank eligible Express Entry candidates. Factors can include:
A candidate’s CRS score is calculated using the information in their profile. The score required for an ITA can change between invitation rounds.
Applicants should also be aware that IRCC removed CRS points for job offers as of March 25, 2025. A job offer can still be relevant to certain program or provincial requirements, but it no longer provides CRS points under the current system.
Applying through Express Entry involves several stages. Carefully handling each stage is crucial, as errors in your profile or supporting documents can lead to problems later.
We review factors such as your age, education, language results, work history, Canadian experience, and other relevant information to determine which Express Entry program may apply to you.
Where appropriate, we can also review whether a provincial nomination pathway may be relevant to your situation.
Your Express Entry profile and permanent residence application require supporting documentation.
Depending on your circumstances, the documentation may include:
We help organize the documentation required for your application and identify information that may need clarification before submission.
After reviewing your eligibility and documentation, we help you prepare your Express Entry profile.
The information in your profile determines your CRS score and can affect which Express Entry programs or categories you may qualify for. Accuracy is important because IRCC can take action where applicants provide false information or leave out significant information.
Your CRS score can change based on factors such as language results, education, work experience, age, and other qualifying criteria.
We review your profile to identify the information that contributes to your current score and discuss possible ways your profile may change if you obtain new language results, additional work experience, Canadian education, or other qualifying factors.
After your profile enters the pool, IRCC conducts different types of invitation rounds.
These can include:
Category-based selection may focus on areas such as French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, STEM occupations, trades, education, transport, and other categories established by IRCC.
We keep track of relevant updates so applicants can review changes that may affect their situation.
Receiving an invitation to apply is an important stage in the Express Entry process. If you receive an ITA, you generally have 60 days to submit your permanent residence application.
We assist with organizing the application forms and supporting documents before submission to IRCC.
Express Entry may be relevant to people in Surrey who meet the requirements of at least one of the three programs managed through the system.
The program may include:
Eligibility depends on the specific Express Entry program and the candidate’s circumstances. A degree or age alone does not determine eligibility.
We review your education, age, language ability, work history, Canadian experience, marital status, and other relevant information.
We assess whether you may meet the requirements for the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Federal Skilled Trades Program.
If required, you complete an approved language test and obtain an Educational Credential Assessment for eligible foreign education.
We review the factors used to calculate your CRS score and identify information that may affect your ranking.
Your profile is submitted to the Express Entry pool once the required information has been entered and eligibility requirements have been met.
IRCC conducts different types of invitation rounds. The CRS cut-off can vary from one round to another.
If you receive an Invitation to Apply, you can proceed with the permanent residence application for the program identified in your invitation.
You must submit the required forms and supporting documents within the applicable deadline. IRCC states that an ITA is valid for 60 days.
Express Entry is Canada’s online system for managing applications from skilled workers under the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trades Program.
No. Express Entry is a federal immigration system. “Express Entry in Surrey” refers to using the Express Entry system while living in Surrey or seeking immigration assistance in the Surrey area.
The CRS considers factors such as age, education, language ability, Canadian work experience, foreign work experience, spouse or common-law partner factors, skill transferability, and certain additional factors.
No. A Master’s degree can contribute CRS points, but it does not by itself establish eligibility for Express Entry. Applicants must meet the requirements of at least one Express Entry program.
No. Age is one factor in the CRS, but an ITA depends on the applicable invitation round, the candidate’s ranking, and other requirements.
No. IRCC removed CRS points for job offers as of March 25, 2025. However, a job offer may still be relevant to certain eligibility requirements, including some federal programs and provincial nominee streams.
Yes, if you meet the applicable requirements. Your physical location in Surrey does not create a separate Express Entry category. Eligibility is determined under the federal Express Entry programs and applicable invitation criteria.
Requirements vary according to your program and circumstances. Common documents can include language test results, an ECA for qualifying foreign education, employment records, identity documents, police certificates, proof of funds where applicable, and other supporting documents requested by IRCC.
If you are exploring Express Entry in Surrey, the first step is to determine whether you meet the requirements of an Express Entry program and assess the factors affecting your CRS score.
Dhanda Immigration Consultancy assists Surrey-area clients with eligibility reviews, documentation, Express Entry profile preparation, CRS reviews, ITA application preparation, and permanent residence submissions.
Contact Dhanda Immigration Consultancy to discuss your circumstances and the next steps for your Express Entry application.
Address: 8356 120 St Unit 303, Surrey, BC V3W 3N4, Canada
Phone: +1 778-680-5717
