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Express Entry Draw
The immigration department is looking at moving to occupation in-demand Express Entry draws in 2022, says Canadian Immigration Minister Fraser. In a recent meeting with the Canadian Bar Association, Fraser also confirmed that Canada has no plans to stray from ambitious immigration targets for 2022. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recently held a virtual meeting with […]
Express Entry Draw
As processing times for Canada’s Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) soar to three times the standard 6-months, overseas immigration applicants become increasingly frustrated. One of the main complaints from FSW applicants is the lack of transparency and communication provided by immigration officers. In fact, according to CBC News, several Canadian immigration applicants reported being assigned to […]
Express Entry Draw
Canada invited 1,036 Express Entry PNP candidates in the latest draw. On January 19, 2022, IRCC issued invitations to PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence. Draw Number: 214Date of Draw: January 19, 2022Number of Invitations Issued: 1,036Minimum CRS: 745Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: July 05, 2021 Individuals who received […]
Express Entry Draw
Canada held a new round of invitations on January 5, 2022. In the first draw of the year, Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 392 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Draw Number: 213 Date of Draw: January 5, 2022 Number of Invitations Issued: 392 Minimum CRS: 808 Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Tie-breaking rule: March 04, 2021 This is the […]
Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 746 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. Canada continues to hold smaller PNP-only Express Entry draws as IRCC works toward eliminating the application backlog leftover from COVID-19. Draw Summary Draw Number: 212Date of Draw: December 22, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 746Minimum CRS: 720Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: November […]
Express Entry Draw
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada issued more invitations to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system in 2020 than they had in any previous year. Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) just released their Express Entry Year-End Report for 2020. According to the report, among the profiles submitted in 2020, […]
Express Entry Draw
Canada issued a new round of invitations to Express Entry candidates on December 10, 2021. The most recent Express Entry draw targeted individuals with a provincial nomination certificate. Draw Summary As all-program draws remain suspended, provinces continue to invite foreign workers directly from the Express Entry pool. This year, Canada has invited over 14,000 PNP […]
Express Entry Draw
The Canadian government held a new Express Entry draw today on November 24, 2021. Today’s draw has again targeted candidates previously nominated under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Draw Summary Draw Number: 210Date of Draw: November 24, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 613Minimum CRS: 737Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: June 22 2021 As Federal […]
Express Entry Draw
Canada has held a new round of invitations for provincial nominees today on November 10, 2021. Today’s draw marks the fifth consecutive Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Draw Summary Draw Number: 209Date of Draw: November 10, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 775Minimum CRS: 685Program Specified: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)Tie-breaking rule: August 12, 2021 A total of 775 candidates were […]
Express Entry Draw
Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held a new round of invitations under the Express Entry system today on October 27, 2021. This round of invitations marks the fourth consecutive Express Entry draw targeting Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Draw Summary Draw Number: 208Date of Draw: October 27, 2021Number of Invitations Issued: 888Minimum CRS: 744Program […]