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4 Reasons to Start Preparing Your Express Entry Profile Now

Express Entry Draw

4 Reasons to Start Preparing Your Express Entry Profile Now

The Canadian government recently announced that all-program Express Entry draws will be resuming in early July 2022. While it may seem far away, it is important to start preparing your profile in advance to ensure you don’t miss an invitation in the next big draw. Preparing a strong Express Entry profile may take longer than […]

Apr 27, 2022 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #221 | 829 PNP Candidates Invited

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #221 | 829 PNP Candidates Invited

Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 829 candidates in the 221st Express Entry draw on April 27, 2022. The latest round of Express Entry invitations targeted candidates holding a provincial nomination certificate. Draw Number: 221Date of Draw: April 27, 2022Number of Invitations Issued: 829Minimum CRS: 772Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: March 24, 2022 The lowest ranking […]

Apr 27, 2022 Read More →
FSW & CEC Express Entry Draws to Resume July 6

Express Entry Draw

FSW & CEC Express Entry Draws to Resume July 6

After an extended hiatus, Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser recently revealed that Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draws will resume on July 6, 2022. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada put a pause on Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) draws as of December 2020. The Canadian government continued to […]

Apr 22, 2022 Read More →
Canada to Move to In-Demand Express Entry Draws This July?

Express Entry Draw

Canada to Move to In-Demand Express Entry Draws This July?

According to the federal government, the next all-program Express Entry draw will occur in early July; in line with the composition of CRS scores in the Express Entry pool, the draw may also be occupation-specific. The last Express Entry draw that targeted all programs, including Federal Skilled Workers (FSW), was in December 2020. As a […]

Apr 19, 2022 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #220 | Canada Invites 787 PNP Candidates

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #220 | Canada Invites 787 PNP Candidates

Canada held its 220th Express Entry draw on April 13, 2022. The latest draw issued 787 invitations to candidates with CRS scores of at least 782. Draw Number: 220Date of Draw: April 13, 2022Number of Invitations Issued: 787Minimum CRS: 782Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: April 07, 2022 Canada’s latest Express Entry draw only invited candidates nominated […]

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Express Entry Draw #219 | Canada Issues 919 New Invitations

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #219 | Canada Issues 919 New Invitations

In the latest Express Entry draw, Canada invited 919 candidates to apply for permanent residence status. The 219th Express Entry draw targeted individuals holding a provincial nomination certificate. Draw Number: 219Date of Draw: March 30, 2022Number of Invitations Issued: Minimum CRS: 785Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: November 15, 2021 Once again, Canada’s latest […]

Mar 30, 2022 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #218 | Canada Invites 924 in New PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #218 | Canada Invites 924 in New PNP Draw

Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its latest Express Entry draw on March 16, 2022. Canada issued 924 invitations to candidates with a profile in the Express Entry pool. The 218th Express Entry draw targeted candidates with a provincial nomination certificate. Draw Number: 218 Date of Draw: March 16, 2022 Number of Invitations Issued: 924 Minimum CRS: 754 Program […]

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Express Entry Draw #217 | Canada Invites 1,047 In New PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #217 | Canada Invites 1,047 In New PNP Draw

Canada held a new round of Express Entry invitations on March 2, 2022. In the latest Express Entry draw, Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a total of 1,047 invitations. The 217th Express Entry draw only invited candidates with a confirmed provincial nomination certificate. Draw Number: 217 Date of Draw: March 2, 2022 Number of […]

Mar 2, 2022 Read More →
Express Entry Draw #216 | Canada Invites 1082 In Record PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #216 | Canada Invites 1082 In Record PNP Draw

In the largest ever PNP-only Express Entry draw, Canada invited 1082 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence on February 16, 2022. The 216th Express Entry draw only invited candidates with a confirmed provincial nomination certificate. Draw Number: 216 Date of Draw: February 16, 2022 Number of Invitations Issued: 1082 Minimum CRS: 710 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) […]

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Express Entry Draw #215 | Canada Invites 1070 in New PNP Draw

Express Entry Draw

Express Entry Draw #215 | Canada Invites 1070 in New PNP Draw

Canada held a new Express Entry round of invitations for candidates holding a provincial nomination. On February 2, 2022, IRCC invited 1070 PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Draw Number: 215 Date of Draw: February 2, 2022 Number of Invitations Issued: 1070 Minimum CRS: 674 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking […]

Feb 2, 2022 Read More →