Express Entry — Permanent Residence
Express Entry is the federal government's online application management system for economic class permanent residence in Canada. It manages three federal immigration streams: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Express Entry also manages applications for candidates nominated through provincial streams that feed into the system.
The process works in two phases. First, eligible candidates submit an Express Entry profile to a pool, where they are assigned a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on factors such as age, education, language ability, and Canadian work experience. Second, IRCC conducts regular draws from the pool and issues Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to the highest-ranked candidates. Candidates who receive an ITA have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application.
The flat fee of $4,000 + HST covers both the profile creation phase and the complete permanent residence application after an ITA is received. If you are seeking a provincial nomination through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — for example a Notification of Interest (NOI) from a province — the provincial nomination application is a separate service and is quoted in addition to the federal Express Entry fee.
Government fees are payable directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and are not included in the legal fee.
What Is Included
- Eligibility assessment for Express Entry streams (FSWP, CEC, FSTP)
- Creation and submission of the Express Entry profile
- CRS score calculation and strategy advice to improve ranking
- Monitoring the pool and advising on draw trends
- Review and preparation of all documents required after an ITA is issued
- Preparation of the complete permanent residence application (IMM forms)
- Cover letter and document checklist
- Response to any procedural correspondence from IRCC (requests for additional documents)
- Guidance on biometrics and medical examination requirements
What Is Not Included
- Government fees (processing fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee, biometrics — all paid at cost to IRCC)
- Provincial nomination application (NOI or PNP stream application — separate service, quoted additionally)
- Language test fees (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF — arranged and paid by the applicant)
- Educational credential assessment fees (WES or other designated organization)
- Medical examination fees (designated physician fees)
- Translation fees for documents not in English or French
- Bridging Open Work Permit (separate service if required)
Who This Service Is For
Information Required from You
- 1Passports for all applicants (principal, spouse/partner, and dependent children)
- 2Language test results (IELTS General Training or CELPIP, or TEF Canada for French)
- 3Educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization such as WES (for foreign credentials)
- 4Employment records and reference letters for all qualifying work experience
- 5Proof of Canadian work experience (T4 slips, pay stubs, employer letters) if applying under CEC
- 6Proof of funds (bank statements or other liquid assets) if applicable to your stream
- 7Police certificates from all countries where you have lived for 6+ months since age 18
- 8Birth certificates for all family members included in the application
- 9Marriage certificate or common-law partnership evidence (if applicable)
Common Add-Ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •An Invitation to Apply (ITA) is not guaranteed. IRCC conducts draws at its discretion, and minimum CRS score cutoffs vary with each draw. This service covers preparation of the profile and application — it does not guarantee that an ITA will be issued.
- •The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) of $575 is refundable if the application is refused or if the applicant does not use their permanent resident visa. Other government fees are non-refundable.
- •Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of at least one Express Entry stream at the time of ITA and application submission. Eligibility is assessed at intake.
- •If a provincial nomination is desired, the provincial application is a separate service with its own fees and timeline.
- •Approval is not guaranteed. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada makes all final decisions on permanent residence applications.
Pricing Scenario
The full service: Express Entry profile creation, pool management, and preparation of the complete permanent residence application after an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is received. This is the most common scenario.
Legal fee
$4,000
+ HST
Profile creation — included
PR application after ITA — included
Government fees (separate)
Principal applicant: $1,525 ($950 processing + $575 Right of Permanent Residence Fee). Accompanying spouse or partner: $1,525. Each dependent child: $260. Biometrics: $85 per person. All government fees are paid directly to IRCC.
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Profile + PR Application
$4,000
+ HST