CIC NEWS
For the fourth time this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has set a new record low point requirement for Express Entry candidates to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. In the latest draw, which took place on April 5, candidates with 431 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points received an ITA.
A total of 3,753 candidates received an ITA in this latest round of invitations.
The previous record low had been set in the March 1 draw, when candidates with 434 or more CRS points were invited. In the interim period since then, another draw took place with a CRS cut-off of 441 points, and IRCC then announced that it would implement some changes to the CRS as of this coming June.
The latest decrease in the CRS requirement means that a wider range of candidates may submit an application. Accompanying family members may also be included on the application. While a decrease of just a few points may seem marginal, it means that an even greater range of candidates are in position to submit an application.
Take the following hypothetical scenarios as cases in point.
Abdul is 30 years old, has a Bachelor’s degree, and has never been to Canada. He has three years of work experience as a Computer Programmer. Abdul’s English proficiency is good, and he has scored an 8 in every section of his IELTS test (reading, speaking, writing and listening). His CRS score of 433 was sufficient to get him an ITA at the April 5 draw.
Rupa is 29, has a Bachelor’s degree, and has been working as an architect for three years. She is married to Dave, who is 27. He has one year of work experience, and also has a Bachelor’s degree. Both Rupa and Dave have an initial advanced proficiency in English and have only been to Canada to visit briefly. Rupa’s CRS score, as the principal applicant, would be 431.
Albert is 36 years old and is working in Canada. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Ontario and has been working for two years in finance, in Canada on a post-graduate work permit. Prior to coming to Canada as a student, he obtained three years of experience as a retail manager abroad. Albert has demonstrated an adequate intermediate proficiency in English, and his credentials allow him to be awarded a CRS score of 431.
Jay is 38 and has a Master’s degree. He has been working for six years as a management consultant. Jay has advanced English language proficiency and has never been to Canada. His CRS score would be 432.
Continuing the positive trend
The April 5 draw is the first draw of the second quarter of 2017. It follows a remarkable first quarter, during which the number of ITAs issued increased dramatically over any other period in the history of Express Entry, which was first launched in January, 2015.
Earlier this week, Attorney David Cohen was quoted as saying that “if draw sizes remain relatively large . . . we may see lower CRS thresholds deeper into 2017.”
Following the April 5 draw, Attorney Cohen added that “it is clear that large draw sizes and decreasing CRS cut-off thresholds are linked. We can look forward to more invitations being issued through the second quarter of this year and beyond.”
A New CRS Calculator is Available
Readers can use the new and improved CRS Calculator to find out what their score would be under the existing system, as well as under the tweaked system due to come into force as of June 6.
To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, fill out a free online assessment form.
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Manoj says
Please clarify;
Does this mean all candidates who have CRS score more than 431 in express entry pool will get ITA ?
nasradin Ahmed garad says
I worked Somali regional state revenue bureau for the position of head of personal office.
saber says
Je m’appelle sabre moumni , j’ai 23 ans , j’habite en Tunisie , le niveau d’éducation bac économie gestion terminé 2014 , je recherche un travail parce que il y a 2 ans en chômage , je besoin pour travail quel est le nature de travail et merci d’autre accepté cette message pour répondre un plus geste positive
sorie koroma says
Goodness
Samuel Adeosun says
please i need help for Canada visa,thanks
german j. villanueva says
please clarify the ITA ?
Neelima says
Are there any chances of decrease in IELTS bands in near future
Hajar Zriouil says
Salut ! Je m’appelle Hajar je suis du maroc et je suis en 1ère année Bac je suis une élève brillante ainse que je maistrise la langue Fançaise ; Anglaise et Arabe alors que j’aime bien poursuivre mes études a canada et etudié mon Bac là bas 🙂
Merci à vous 🙂
Asim mahmood says
Lovely
Rodrigo Angeles says
Hi’ Sir, Madam,
Good day! What is my celpip level score? If I’m trying to apply for PR? I’m work as a Concrete finisher at Dynamic Concrete pumping Inc. Hoping for your reply as soon as possible. Thanks!
Tricia says
In my country, we don’t have two year diplomas, just one year or 18 month ones. However, the calculator asks if you have a two or three diploma and if yes you gain higher points. I don’t think its fair to use the length of a program as each country’s programs differ. Also, if you change jobs in the year you apply for Permanent Residency, would you be ineligible as you were not in the same job or even hold the same title as you did before?
Raul molinar says
I really want to canada with my family,but we are not always past the my educational background.im just finish caregiver 8 tears ago but i have a lot of exprience how to take a baby,and my husband hes a cook here in saipan 17yrs.thanks
Shaunna Desormeaux says
So what happenes when our criminal system fails and someone is deported for it. Is there some sort of program that will help these people clear their name so that they have a fair chance to better themselves?
Omilakin Ademola Ayinla says
I have filled this form severally but never contacted thereafter. How do I apply?
Edgar q.Fabie says
Good
Muhammad Umair Mehboob says
I did bsc Hons in agriculture horticulture and MSC in agriculture having five year experience in the field in government sector
gurpreet says
i wants to migrate to canada on p.r basis.please help me….
moumouni moctar says
Good initiation
Sylvia says
With respect, why is immigration Canada focusing primarily on applicants with degrees? Those fields will soon stagnate the market. What about those with other skills. For example, artist, plummers, painters, cooks, singers, dancers, fashion designers, scientist, inventors, explorers, music producers etc. Everyone is not fortunate in acquiring credentials that are favoured by immigration. Thanks for your output.
Wangui mwaura says
This is a good thing to know that someone who has never been to canada and wish to be can get an easy way to go.Thanks
haron suldan says
I want to immigrate to Canada and work and live in it. Please help. Please reply if we have a share in the field of iron welding.
Avtar Singh Saini says
I’m very very interested to work in Canada pls Help me
Avtar Singh Saini says
I’m very very interested to work in Canada pls Help me
Macqueen says
Hi, i just got the Credential evaluation result for my second degree today, sadly i missed the April 5 invitations, i have updated the new Credential but my CRS has not changed, my present score is 412 and my second BSc should increase the score to 444. There’s no option for “Two or more degrees” on EE which is found on your CRS calculator so i just updated the ECA separately.
Anuradha says
Why does the Canadian Givernment think that people above 40plus years cannot immigrate to Canada and work and do good for them
Eldo Paulose says
Is it possible for my son who has just finished year 12 to come and study in Canada
Farid says
I was checking on the latest ITA’s and statistics on CIC website, not sure if I can make out of their statistics. They invited 3753 candidates but when I sum up their distribution on selection for 431 and above, it adds to 2610. Balance of 1143 candidates should have been selected from the pool of candidates from the point range 421 -430… Not sure where the gap was taken from
mandeep kaur says
hello sir..
i’m graduated in bpharmacy..i have 3 year experience as pharmacist in hospital…can i eligible for canada pr…if not…what i have to do to improve my CRS points…i got 6.5 band in ilets
Muhammad waqas says
I need Canada visa I complete metric in 2011 I’m from Pakistan now I’m studying in Belarus for Russian language.
how to possible I come in Canada from Belarus
I’m am very upset in Belarus
Aadhya says
I have 403 crs points..just want to know how things gona proceed further?? I am looking forward to ontario.