Express Entry profile creation is the first step of the process when you are immigrating to Canada through one of the Express Entry programs. Express Entry is the federal online system used to manage the immigration applications of foreign skilled workers. There are three pathways under this system using which skilled workers can immigrate to this country.

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Steps to Create an Express Entry Profile

Before you start creating your profile, you need to make sure that you are eligible for at least one of the Express Entry programs. Once you are sure that you qualify for at least one of these programs, follow these steps to create your profile.

Step 1 – Take a Language Test and Get ECA Report

During the creation of the profile, you will be asked to provide your language test certificate number and ECA report number. Hence, before beginning to create your profile, make sure that you have taken a language test. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved the following language tests for Express Entry:

For English – IELTS, CELPIP, PTE
For French – TCF Canada, TEF Canada

Moreover, you need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report, if you have completed your education from outside of Canada. Get an ECA report from one of the designated organizations: WES, IQAS, ICAS, ICES, and CES.

Once you have both of these documents, move on to the next step.

Step 2 – Create a Secure IRCC Account

To create a secure IRCC account, you can register yourself either through the GCKey or Sign-In Partner option.

Step 3 – Create the Express Entry Profile

Once you create an IRCC account, you can start filing the required forms.

Personal Details

Under this form, you will need to provide the given below information:

Your first and last name
Gender
Date of birth
Country and city of your birth
Marital status
Your passport or national identity document
Number of family members
Proof of funds
Canadian connection (if you have any)

Contact Details

In this form, provide your language of correspondence and your email address.

Study and Languages

In the study and languages form, you will be asked to provide information of your:

Academic history
Field of Study
Total academic years
Country of study
Name of the academic institution
Level of education
ECA report
Language proficiency
Date of test and results
Test score and certificate number
Secondary language test

Work History

In the work history form, provide the below-required information:

Primary NOC code
Canadian job offer (if you have one)
positive LMIA (if you have one)
Information about your employer
If you are already working in Canada

Additional information

The forms may ask you to provide additional information, such as if you have hired an immigration representative or if a province or territory has nominated you.

Step 4 – Know Your Program and Receive a CRS Score

Your profile has been created! Now, the system will let you know which immigration program(s) you are eligible to apply for. Moreover, it will let you know:

Your CRS score
Put you in the Express Entry pool
Give you an invitation to come to Canada and become a permanent resident

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