Express Entry is Canada's electronic system for managing applications for permanent residence under economic immigration programs like the Federal Skilled Workers Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. It manages applications under programs including the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Self-Employed Program, and Provincial Nominee Program. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria including education, work experience, language ability, and lack of criminal history. The Express Entry system uses a Comprehensive Ranking System to score and rank applicants in the pool, and issues Invitations to Apply to top-scoring candidates on a regular basis.