Expert guidance for Syrian applicants. Processing time: 6-8 months | Success rate: 95%
Processing Time
6-8 months
Success Rate
95%
Application Fee
CAD $850 (principal applicant)
Last Updated
March 2026
Express Entry is Canada's primary pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers, and Syrian professionals are increasingly competitive in the pool. The system ranks candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Syrian applicants who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) can expect processing times of 6-8 months from submission to permanent residence approval.
Syria has produced many successful Express Entry candidates, particularly in technology, engineering, healthcare, and business sectors. No Canadian visa office inside Syria — applications via Beirut, Ankara, or Amman, which makes proper preparation and credential assessment essential. Go Far Global provides comprehensive Express Entry support including CRS optimization, Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) guidance, language test preparation advice, and complete application management.
Our team helps you maximize your CRS score through strategies like gaining Canadian work experience, improving language scores, or securing provincial nominations. We manage the entire process from profile creation through to landing in Canada as a permanent resident, ensuring you understand each step and meet all requirements. Success rates for well-prepared Syrian applicants are excellent, currently around 95%.
The most successful Syrian Express Entry applications come from candidates working in third countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey) with several years of stable employment and accessible document services. Applicants inside Syria face significant practical barriers around testing, banking, and document attestation.
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Syrian Express Entry candidates often build their CRS profile through Gulf-country work experience, given the difficulty of testing and obtaining documents from inside Syria.
Federal Skilled Worker Program, often with strong international work experience documented through Lebanese, Jordanian, UAE, or Saudi employers.
Syrian Express Entry candidates settle in Toronto, Montreal, London (ON), and Ottawa, joining the established Syrian-Canadian network.
Documents and criteria specific to applications from Syria
Standard documents required for all Express Entry applications
Follow these steps to apply for your Express Entry from Syria
Complete language test
Get ECA for foreign credentials
Create Express Entry profile
Receive CRS score
Enter pool and wait for ITA
Receive Invitation to Apply
Submit complete PR application within 60 days
Submit biometrics and medical exam
Wait for final decision
Receive Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
Official government fees for Express Entry applications
These are government fees only. Additional costs may include medical exams, police certificates, document translation, and professional consultation fees. Go Far Global can help you prepare a complete budget for your application.
Common questions about Express Entry applications from Syria
Helpful resources for Syrian applicants
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Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. Immigration laws and policies change frequently. Each case is unique and outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) before making immigration decisions.