This way, you will be able to have it, or them, ready by the end of the 60-day deadline for your eAPR submission. However, if you expect to receive an ITA, it is a smart decision to try to get your work reference letter(s) for Express Entry ready ahead of time. The work reference letter is only required as a part of the final application for permanent residence, so you do not need the letter in order to submit your initial Express Entry profile. Candidates have 60 days from the date they receive their ITA to submit a complete electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR). Second, the most competitive candidates in the pool, based on their score under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in an Express Entry draw. Eligible candidates are accepted into the Express Entry pool of candidates. Express Entry immigration to Canada is a two-step process.įirst, candidates must prepare and submit an Express Entry profile.