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How to immigrate to Canada when you’re over 40

Posted on: July 9, 2025

Skilled workers in their 40s and older have several viable pathways to Canadian permanent residency.

It’s true that older skilled workers face a disadvantage in Express Entry, the Canadian federal government’s flagship application management system for immigration outside Quebec, in which the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) awards the most points to candidates aged 20-29.

Older workers can still achieve success in Express Entry, however, especially if they qualify for a category-based draw, or obtain a provincial nomination.

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