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11/14/2020

New Update to the Public Policy (Nov 13, 2020) While all in-Canada foreign nationals who have lost their temporary resident status within the specified timeframe will be exempted from the requirement to apply for restoration within 90 days of losing their status, the authority to work while their restoration and work permit applications are being processed will be available only to those who were previously assessed as workers.

05/29/2020

Express Entry: Only 440 CRS needed; 3,515 ITAs issued

Canada's Express Entry cut-off scores continue to plummet, as a CRS of only 440 was needed to secure an ITA in May 28th draw.

Express Entry round issued 3,515 invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 440 or higher.

Express Entry draw cut-offs continue to plummet as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invites a larger number of CEC-specific candidates. Today’s draw was the largest CEC-specific Express Entry draw since May 1st, and the second-largest since Canada introduced special coronavirus measures in the middle of March.

The May 28 draw continued a trend that has seen the cut-off CRS score decrease in each of the last six CEC draws held since the last all-program draw on March 4, 2020. This trend may be explained in part by the relatively regular interval and frequency between draws that IRCC has maintained during the last two months.

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Canada's Express Entry cut-off scores continue to plummet, as a CRS of only 440 was needed to secure an ITA in today's draw.

05/29/2020

CRS falls to 300 in latest Alberta PNP draw

The CRS cutoffs in the Alberta Express Entry stream have been on a downward trend since April 1

Alberta has released the details of the Alberta Express Entry Stream draw held on May 13.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited 191 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Candidates only needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 in order to receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Alberta.

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Alberta has released the details of the Alberta Express Entry Stream draw held on May 13.

02/19/2020

Largest Express Entry draw ever issues 4,500 invitations

CRS minimum score drops to 470 in February 19 Express Entry draw

Express Entry candidates in the largest draw ever held by the Government of Canada on February 19.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in this latest invitation round was 470, a decrease of 2 points over the previous draw held February 5.

The Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main skilled labour immigration categories — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

Eligible candidates are entered into the Express Entry pool and are ranked based on a CRS score that considers factors such as age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French.

A job offer is not required in order to be eligible for an Express Entry Invitation to Apply (ITA), though additional CRS points are awarded if a candidate has one.

A set number of the highest-ranked candidates are issued an ITA for Canadian permanent residence through regular draws from the pool. These invitation rounds typically take place every two weeks and the vast majority involve candidates from all three Express Entry-managed categories.

The Government of Canada has a processing standard of six months for permanent residence applications filed through the Express Entry system.

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10/02/2019

Latest Express Entry draw invites 3,900 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence

The October 2 draw was the largest since January

Canada held an Express Entry draw on October 2, issuing a total of 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Candidates in the Express Entry pool needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 464 and above to be selected in this round.

Today’s draw was an increase of 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) over the previous draw on September 18. The last time Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,900 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence was on January 23, 2019.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s main source of skilled foreign workers. Eligible candidates enter the Express Entry pool and are issued a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on their age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors.

A job offer is not required to enter or be selected from the Express Entry pool.

The highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence during regular draws from the pool.

In order to enter the Express Entry pool, candidates must first meet the eligibility requirements for one of Canada’s three Federal High Skilled economic-class immigration categories —the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class.

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The October 2 draw was the largest invitation round since January

09/20/2019

September 18 Express Entry draw issues 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence

Canada has now invited 63,400 Express Entry candidates to apply for PR in 2019

A new Express Entry draw held Wednesday, September 18, has invited 3,600 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in today’s draw was 462. This is one point lower than the previous draw, which was held September 4 and had a cut-off score of 463.

The Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s three Federal High Skilled economic immigration categories — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class.

Eligible candidates are ranked in the pool according to their CRS score, which is based on factors such as age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors.

A set number of the highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply through regular draws from the pool, which are typically held every two weeks.

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A new Express Entry draw held Wednesday, September 18, has invited 3,600 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in today& #0

09/09/2019

Canada issues 3,600 invitations to apply for permanent residence in recent Express Entry draw

Canada has now invited 59,800 Express Entry candidates to apply this year

Invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence have been issued to 3,600 Express Entry candidates in a new draw held by the Government of Canada on September 4.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in today’s invitation round was 463, an increase of six points over the previous draw on August 20.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s principal source of skilled foreign workers. It manages the profiles of candidates for Canada’s three Federal High Skilled economic class immigration programs — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class.

Eligible candidates are entered into the Express Entry pool and are ranked based on a CRS score that considers factors such as age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French.

A set number of the highest-ranked candidates are issued an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (ITA) through regular draws from the Express Entry pool.

Today’s draw is the 17th of 2019 and brings the total number of ITAs issued this year to 59,800.

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Invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence have been issued to 3,600 Express Entry candidates in a new draw held September 4.

08/22/2019

Express Entry draw within eight days sees 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence

Minimum CRS score drops to 457— lowest since May 1

An Express Entry draw took place on Tuesday, August 20, where a total of 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with ranking scores of 457 and above.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s main source of skilled foreign workers. Eligible candidates enter the Express Entry pool and are issued a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on their age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors. The highest-ranked candidates are issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence during regular draws from the pool.

This rare Tuesday draw saw the lowest minimum CRS score requirement since May 1. Also, there hasn’t been a draw on a Tuesday since September 8, 2015.

In order to enter the Express Entry pool, candidates must first meet the eligibility requirements for one of Canada’s three Federal High Skilled economic-class immigration categories —the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class.

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Minimum CRS score drops to 457— lowest since May 1.

08/14/2019

August 12th Express Entry draw invites 3,600 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence

The cut-off score in the August 12 draw was 466

A new Express Entry draw took place Monday, August 12, in which a total of 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with scores of 466 and above.

The cut-off score of 466 in today’s draw is seven points above the minimum score of 459 in the previous invitation round on July 24.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s main source of skilled foreign workers. Candidates in the Express Entry pool are issued a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on their age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors.

A set number of the highest-ranked candidates are issued invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (ITAs) through regular draws from the pool.

In order to enter the Express Entry pool, candidates must first meet the eligibility requirements for one of Canada’s three Federal High Skilled economic-class immigration categories —the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

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A new Express Entry draw took place Monday, August 12, in which a total of 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence were issued to candidates with scores of 466 and above.

08/14/2019

Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS scores of 352 and above to apply for provincial nomination

354 Express Entry candidates invited in two draws held July 31 and August 7

The Province of Alberta invited another 354 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in two draws held July 31 and August 7.

On July 31, Alberta issued 319 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to select Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 400 and above.

The first draw in August was significantly smaller, with 35 NOIs sent out to Candidates with CRS scores as low as 352 on August 7.

The NOI’s were issued through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, which allows the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) to search the federal Express Entry system for candidates who meet the stream’s eligibility requirements and invite them to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Since the first Alberta Express Entry Stream Selection, which took place just over a year ago, the AINP has held 27 draws. A grand total of 5,382 NOIs have been sent to foreign nationals wanting to settle in Alberta

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The Province of Alberta invited another 354 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in two draws held July 31 and August 7.

07/10/2019

3,600 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence in largest draw since January

CRS cut-off score drops two points to 460 in July 10 draw

A new Express Entry draw has issued 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence — the most invitations issued in a single draw since January 23.

The cut-off score in the July 10 draw was 460, a decrease of two points over the minimum score of 462 in the previous Express Entry draw held June 26.

The larger draw size reflects the higher admissions targets that have been set for both 2019 and 2020 for the three Federal High Skilled immigration programs that are managed by the Express Entry system. These programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

Express Entry also manages a portion of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program, which also has higher admissions targets for 2019 and 2020.

Candidates in the Express Entry pool are ranked based on scores awarded for factors that include age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French. The highest-ranked candidates are issued an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, or ITA.

Express Entry candidates invited in today’s draw have 60 days to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a processing standard of six months for Express Entry applications.

IRCC has now issued 45,400 ITAs this year. This puts the department just over the half-way mark to surpassing the Express Entry record 89,800 ITAs that were issued in 2018.

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A new Express Entry draw has issued 3,600 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence — the most invitations issued in a single draw since January 23.