India, Aug. 30 -- Canada's immigration department has outlined answers to some of the most common questions about Express Entry, covering eligibility, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), invitation rounds and processing times for skilled workers seeking permanent residence.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined how candidates enter the Express Entry pool, how they are ranked and what happens after they receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Here are six key questions answered by IRCC.

Express Entry manages applications for three federal immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

Eligibility depends on th...