Canada skilled migration
Last reviewed 5 September 2026
Canada offers several economic immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system, which manages applications for federal skilled worker, skilled trades and Canadian experience programs, alongside Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Candidates are typically ranked in a pool and invited to apply based on selection criteria.
Primary source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
AGS Visa Bridge provides general application support and information about Canadian economic immigration pathways. We are not currently confirmed as authorised to provide regulated Canadian immigration advice, and we will refer you to an appropriately licensed Canadian immigration consultant or lawyer where that is required.
Eligibility (high level)
- Meeting the criteria of at least one Express Entry program or a Provincial Nominee stream
- Age, as a scored factor within the Comprehensive Ranking System, where applicable
- Skilled work experience meeting the requirements of the programme applied under
- Language test results in English and/or French meeting minimum thresholds
- Educational Credential Assessment for qualifications obtained outside Canada, where required
- Sufficient settlement funds unless exempt
Documents you are likely to need
- Valid passport
- Language test results
- Educational Credential Assessment, if applicable
- Proof of work experience
- Proof of settlement funds, where required
Exact requirements vary by individual case. This is a general checklist, not a guarantee of what will be requested.
Costs and processing times
Government fees, funds requirements and processing times change periodically and vary by individual case. Always confirm the current figures at the official source linked below before making decisions or payments.
Rights and restrictions
Permanent residents obtained through economic immigration programs generally have full work rights in Canada, subject to any conditions attached to their status. Confirm current rules directly with IRCC.
How AGS Visa Bridge can help
- Explaining how Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs generally work
- Helping you understand the document and assessment requirements
- Signposting official IRCC tools and guidance
AGS Visa Bridge provides application support and information only. Eligibility feedback is preliminary and not a visa decision. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority, and no outcome, processing time or approval can ever be guaranteed.
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