The duration of stay in Express Entry is not limited. Once you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, you can remain in the pool indefinitely until you are invited to apply. However, once you receive an ITA, you typically have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residence. If you fail to meet this deadline, your ITA will expire, and you will need to re-enter the pool and receive a new ITA in order to apply again. It's important to keep your profile information up to date and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements to maximize your chances of receiving an ITA. Additionally, after you become a permanent resident through Express Entry, you will have the ability to live and work in Canada indefinitely as long as you comply with the residency requirements to maintain your status.

Eligibility for Canada Express Entry is based on the candidate meeting certain requirements. To be eligible, individuals must qualify under one of the three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class. For the Federal Skilled Worker Program, candidates must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in a skilled occupation, meet the minimum language requirements, have a valid job offer, and obtain a certain number of points in the Comprehensive Ranking System. The Federal Skilled Trades Program requires candidates to have at least two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the five years before applying, meet the minimum language requirements, have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority. Candidates applying through the Canadian Experience Class must have at least one year of full-time skilled work experience in Canada within the three years before applying, meet the language requirements, and plan to live outside the province of Quebec. Overall, eligibility for Canada Express Entry is determined by meeting the specific criteria of one of these federal immigration programs.

The passing point for Express Entry, known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, is determined by various factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other additional criteria. Candidates are ranked based on these factors, with a maximum of 1,200 points available. The minimum CRS score needed to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry varies in each draw and is dependent on the current pool of candidates. Typically, the passing point hovers around 450-500 points, but it can fluctuate based on the specific needs of the Canadian government at the time of the draw. Meeting or exceeding the passing point is crucial for candidates to be considered for an ITA, which is the next step towards becoming a permanent resident of Canada through the Express Entry system.

The amount of money required for Express Entry Canada varies depending on the number of family members accompanying the primary applicant. For a single applicant, the minimum amount needed is CAD 12,960. If a spouse or partner is also included, an additional CAD 3,492 is required. Each dependent child also adds CAD 3,492 to the total amount needed. Therefore, for a family of four (two adults and two children), the minimum required funds would be CAD 23,976. It is important to note that these funds are required to demonstrate that the applicant(s) have the financial means to support themselves and their family upon arrival in Canada. These funds are in addition to any application fees that may be required for the Express Entry program. Overall, having the necessary settlement funds is a crucial aspect of the Express Entry application process, and applicants must ensure they meet the financial requirements to increase their chances of successfully immigrating to Canada.