How does IRCC decide when to hold Express Entry draws?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:05:55 +0000

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Express Entry draws were fairly predictable. Although it was not an official policy, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would usually hold draws every two weeks, on Wednesday. Each draw would typically feature over 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence, and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-offs around 470 […]

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Express Entry: Does my work experience impact my CRS score?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:26 +0000

As a Canadian immigration applicant through one of the three programs contained within the Express Entry system, it is important to know what does and does not impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The National Occupation Classification 2021 (NOC 2021) code that corresponds with a candidate’s work experience will not impact their CRS score […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba invite candidates in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Three of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates are invited to apply under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) when provincial governments believe that they will integrate into the economy easily and support the local labour force by filling urgent gaps in in-demand sectors. The provinces select candidates either from the federal […]

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IRCC invites 3,725 candidates in the latest all-program Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:37:09 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. IRCC invited 3,725 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 500. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This draw follows three consecutive draws in the week of September 25. […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:20 +0000

Six of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates in the newest provincial immigration results. All Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select economic immigration candidates. Provinces can nominate candidates based on provincial economic priorities because immigration is a shared responsibility between provincial and federal governments. Quebec’s agreement with […]

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Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, and New Brunswick invite candidates in latest provincial immigration results.

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:20 +0000

Six of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates in the newest provincial immigration results. All Canadian provinces and territories except Quebec and Nunavut operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to select economic immigration candidates. Provinces can nominate candidates based on provincial economic priorities because immigration is a shared responsibility between provincial and federal governments. Quebec’s agreement with […]

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IRCC invites candidates in first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 600 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the first ever category-based Express Entry draw for agriculture and agri-food occupations.   Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 354.  IRCC says focusing on candidates with experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector—including agricultural service contractors, farm […]

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Canada invites 500 French-speaking candidates in category-based Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) in a new Express Entry round of invitations today. The department invited 500 candidates in an category based draw for candidates with French language proficiency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to receive an ITA was 472. Today’s draw follows one that […]

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Canada invites 3,000 candidates in latest Express Entry draw

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:59:30 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued Invitations to Apply (ITA) in a new Express Entry round of invitations today. The department invited 3,000 candidates in an all-program draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to receive an ITA was 504. This draw follows multiple rounds during the week of September 18. IRCC […]

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Canada releases 2022 Annual Report on Express Entry

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:17:37 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Get a Free […]

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