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May 31 Express Entry Draw: Lowest Ever Points Requirement for FSW and CEC Candidates

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The latest Express Entry draw for immigration to Canada has seen candidates with 413 or more Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence, making this the lowest ever CRS cut-off point for candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Most Express Entry candidates are eligible under one of these programs.

A total of 3,877 candidates received an ITA in the May 31 draw, the 65th in total since Express Entry was first introduced in January, 2015.

Five days earlier, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a further 543 candidates in two draws that took place simultaneously. In these draws, the 63rd and 64th, respectively, candidates under the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) with at least 199 CRS points were invited to apply, as were candidates with a provincial nomination who had at least 775 CRS points.

This means that three different draws, with three different CRS cut-off points and three different program requirements, have taken place in just five days — and the CRS cut-off threshold has decreased across all programs.

With further improvements to the system scheduled to come into force next week, this all makes the current period arguably the most exciting in the history of Express Entry so far. The dynamic nature of the system, together with the fact that it is now the main driver of economic immigration to Canada, means that an increasing number of individuals and families around the world see Express Entry as their pathway to Canada.

With the changing nature of Express Entry clearly apparent, it is helpful to consider the diversity of candidates who are receiving ITAs. The following hypothetical scenarios reveal how candidates are being invited to apply for permanent residence.

Amanda is 33 years old, has an IELTS score of 8 in each language ability, a Bachelor’s degree, and three years of work experience outside Canada. Her CRS score of 416 was sufficient to receive an ITA in the latest draw.

Stephane is 34 years old, and has three years of foreign work experience as an IT worker. Both he and his spouse, who also has three years of foreign work experience, obtained a score of 8 in each ability on their IELTS tests. He has a Bachelor’s degree, while his spouse has a one-year post-secondary credential. Their CRS score of 413 means that they can look forward to submitting their application and immigrating to Canada as a family later this year.

Another 34-year old, Yuvraj, also had 413 CRS points in the pool. He was rewarded for getting a score of 6 on each ability on his IELTS test, the same score obtained by his common-law partner, Anika. He has a Bachelor’s degree obtained in Canada, while she has completed two post-secondary study programs, one of which was a Bachelor’s program. After studying, Yuvraj worked for one year in Canada. Overall, these factors resulted in an ITA being issued in the latest draw.

Esther is 39 years old, has a Master’s degree, and a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 9 in all four language abilities. She has three years of work experience as a professor in her home country. Overall, she has 414 CRS points, and is now positioned to submit her application.

Ibrahim is 27 years old. He studied outside Canada, where he obtained a two-year college diploma and three years of skilled work experience. On a recent IELTS test, he obtained an initial advanced level in Reading and Writing, and an advanced level in Speaking and Listening. These credentials give him a CRS score of 413, and he has obtained an ITA.

Invitations issued to candidates such as these are among the 47,876 ITAs issued so far this year, far surpassing the 33,782 issued over the whole of last year. With nearly 4,000 ITAs issued under most draw over recent months — the May 26 draws can be viewed as something of an anomaly because of their program-specific nature — there is a corresponding effect on the CRS cut-off threshold, as IRCC has to dip deeper into the pool to bring in the number of newcomers it needs in order to reach its government-set targets.

“For about a year and a half, IRCC adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards Express Entry and the Comprehensive Ranking System as it was initially constructed for launch in 2015. Over the past few months, however, it has been a totally different story, and to everyone’s benefit. It’s like anything you start new, like a new job or raising a child for the first time — you get used to what you’re dealing with before gaining the confidence to make the necessary improvements,” says Attorney David Cohen.

“Through all this, the final week of May has seen CRS thresholds come down to record new lows across all programs. This shows that IRCC has confidence in the system and the pool, as well as the candidates and applicants-to-be in that pool.

“The message is clear — this is the time to chart a path to Canada through Express Entry. By creating a profile, individuals are visible to IRCC for program-specific draws and regular draws, not to mention provinces on the lookout for newcomers who can settle into their communities through the Provincial Nominee Programs.”

To find out if you are eligible to immigrate to Canada permanently, fill out a free online assessment form.
Candidates who have received an ITA and want to learn more about the next steps may complete this short form.

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Comments

  1. Hello,

    I was wondering if you could have a point over the limit of “CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited” and still be not invited to apply? Is that possible?

    I was searching for a similar condition but I was not able to find such case where you have a point like 414 and the limit is over 413.

    I would be glad to know, if you would know such a case?

    Thanks.

  2. I like Canadian people

  3. Canada life nice

  4. Canada is amazing

  5. Hi,

    I was just wondering if the CRS points would come down to 385 in comming 2 months ? .

    thank you

  6. How does one know if their application has been accepted and that they have been placed into the Express Entry pool? What does your Application status say when you are in the pool?

  7. This is very important especially for some of us who are willing to work in canada .
    Am a cameroonian of 28 years old

  8. I like canada

  9. Is there any possibilities to architects

  10. Hello, I’m Alex physiotherapist level 300 from Cameroon specially from St Louis University of Health and Biomedical Sciences of Bamenda in North West Cameroon.

    I’m physiotherapist, I need to learn more for my personal interests and secondary for my country.

  11. I am ready ,i have 3 years experience in civil engineer.

  12. Hello, Thank you for this site. I am Moroccan. Looking for a job in Canada. My job is Carpentry Carpentry General Carpentry 20 years my age 43 years Thank you very much

  13. Good luck

  14. I m interested

  15. Bonjour,
    J’aimerais bien participer mais je trouve pas au je peux s’inscrire remplir le formulaire et voir mes points de chance pour gagner une résidence permanente au Canada.
    Svp y a t’il quelqu’un qui peut m’aider !!? Merci d’avance..

  16. i wish travel to canada

  17. I have crs score of 417, and I had submit my profile on may 27. I haven’t received ITA yet. Should I I have my hops high or not?

  18. Speedy updation

  19. 1 – I like Canadian people .
    2 – Canada life nice .

  20. we want to work and live to canada permanently with my family.

  21. I am a beitish citizen my partner is a born canadian who is ill is it possibe for me to cone to canada and be his care giver or my dad caregiver who is worst jn illness can i be either of them unpaid caregiver

  22. Hello I was wondering if someone can get a student and work visa as a foreigner.. what so I need then

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  24. living to Canada is biggest accomplishment of my life, its like I fulfill all of my dreams and nothing else I need to. this is one of a lifetime so grab it.

  25. I wanna to move to canda and working there

  26. Hello
    I am a young man from Iraq and a university graduate in economic sciences but there is no job opportunity in Iraq because of the circumstances and I want to live in Canada and get a job and get a decent life without terrorism, unlike my country that lives on terrorism

  27. suis vraiment intéressé

  28. Thank u for support

  29. Bonsoir je veux immigré au Canada et y travaillé j’ai une calification
    Dites moi s’il vous plait comment y faire je vis au senegal

  30. Canada is the country of human scientific development

  31. Age is the disadvantage against my wife Adeola Olufunke Egwunye. The principal applicant. She’s 43 with Masters degree & 8 points in her IELTS exam. She’s in the pool with 386 points. I know if her age is in the 30s she will have made a much higher points. Am Sylvester Egwunye 47 with Master degree & 6 points in my IELTS exam. I hope her points will be called to apply for her Permanent Residency Visa to move with her family of 4 to Canada very soon in 2017. She has been in the pool since 2014 & her IELTS exam expired in 2016 for her to retake her IELTS exam in December 2016 again. Any hope her points will be called? How soon? Thanks

  32. My brother. Am praying along with you that your points 385 is called very soon to apply.
    This is because am in the same range of points with you. Am wishing you your dreams come through in Jesus Name Amen.

  33. I will be very happy to move with my family to Canada soon in 2017. Am in the pool with 386 points.
    my wife the principal applicant Adeola Olufunke Egwunye 43 years Masters degree with 8 points in her IELTS exam.

  34. What are the prospects for person who has obtained a B.Tech from IIT kharagpur and M E from topmost Tech University in USA working in Topmost firm in US for one year , getting a job and permanent resident in Canada

  35. Hello, Is there a better chance for me now since options have increase?

  36. Dear Attorney Cohen,
    How does one get into the express entry system pool? How are the scores for getting the ITA determined?
    Is there an age requirement or limit in the program?
    Thank you.
    Everest

  37. Hello sir, thanks for the update. A friend told me about am exams called ‘Tovel ‘ tha I have to apply for the test to boost my chances of entry into Canada. I ‘ll be glad if you can educate me more about the information. Thanks God v bless.

  38. Is there any chances that score will drop down to 380 ,we have a score of 383 CRS points .Any reply into this context would be of great help

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  40. I like Canada

  41. I hope that this great news can help us…

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  43. bonjour!!! je suis jeune Congolais d’origine et passionnée d’immigré au Canada au fonction de mon expérience professionnel en Bâtiment et autres service comme le bureautique, j’ai acquis plusieurs talon dans ce domaine d’où je compte beaucoup les élaborer au sein des service de Canada.

  44. How can I apply for Canada visa and work in Canada I need to migrate to Canada am 27 years old….

  45. Canada is going to rule the world in coming decade.

  46. I love Canada

  47. Hello,
    I did engineering in 2013 in electronics and communication field.After that,i am continually doing a job as professor in engineering college and I am 25 year old.Along with this,i got 7 band each.can you assess my profile and am I eligible to apply Canada?

  48. Yes it is possible to touch 380 in coming 3 to 4 months.

  49. My name is Mohamed Ahmed, 29 years old, history teacher, graduate of Iraq. I have one child. My wife is a computer science graduate. We are 27 years old. We have previously submitted to Canada’s Rapid Migration Program. We ask this state to speed up admission to the immigration program. We want to work in Canada. This country has no problem in any state we live in

  50. Thank u for support

  51. My points are also in the range of 376. My lawyer told me it will drop down to 350 by end of year. Will it really fall this much??

  52. Hi, how to get that 413 scores and up? what are the ways to increase our score? i have 6.5 score on all skills in IELTS, my husband got 6 on all, i have MBA, my husband has a Bachelor’s Degree, we both have more than 3 yrs work experience outside canada. I am 43years old. My CRS points is 375..How will i increase it? Pls advise.

  53. Respect for canada and Canadians

  54. wait and watch till december

  55. How to apply from Bangladesh. please details tell me.

  56. I’m 42 years old Mexica living in the US out legal status, can I apply to immigration to Canada, hard worker, honest, single and healthy, economic stable.

  57. Greetings to you, please when is Manitoba provincial nomination likely to open? Thank you

  58. Dear sir I am interested in Canada.
    I want to apply in express entry but I haven’t any Ielts. Please tell me the procedure.

  59. Please what do i need to do in other to get CRS score because i have no score neither have i seat for any exam.

  60. Hello,

    I was wondering if you could have a point over the limit of “CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited” and still be not invited to apply? Is that possible?

    I was searching for a similar condition but I was not able to find such case where you have a point like 414 and the limit is over 413.
    I would be glad to know, if you would know such a case?
    Am I elligible as Federal skill worker in canada.?,I am B sc Agriculture Engineer,Date of birth 1st august 1963,Sevice Experience are above 26 years.

    Thanks.

    Reply

  61. We are a Singaporean family who has been monitoring the FSW for 5 years now and so far the cutoff has been above our CRS score of 375.
    The primary applicant is my wife, who holds an MBA from an US University. We’re both 45yrs old and she does not have a job offer.
    We do however have two teenage daughters who are excelling in school at home. They will go where we go but unfortunately, children who follow their parents as a family unit do not contribute in anyway to the CRS score. This is despite the fact that they will naturally enter the Canadian school system at a relatively young age, immerse in the culture and will eventually assimilate with the community with ease.
    I know that the Canadian government give priority to graduates from Canadian institutions of higher learning for their PR applications, but why not have more foresight and start rewarding families with children who are keen to migrate to Canada by allocating extra CRS points to them?

  62. I Love Canadian because is good to been and good to stay God bless Canadian more

  63. Thanks for the information sir, i hope someday I’ll also have the opportunity to be granted ITA.
    God bless Canada.

  64. i will be glad, if im favoured to work and live as a citizen in canada.because, canada is one of the nice country in whole wide world were someone can live and be comfortable.

  65. Excellent point. Interestingly, the skilled worker program for Quebec allocates extra points for bringing children. The EE pool should too.

  66. Hi sir how are you i love you so much Justin Trudeau I love you Canada and all people’s and baby’s thanks you so much

  67. I love Canada because of it president, he has really a generous and kindly personality.

  68. Yes its almost certain that you will get an ITA in next one or two rounds of draws. Because the score is currently pegged at an all time low of 413 and is likely to fall way below that. So I would say you are the next. Good luck. Can I know your IELTS Score?

  69. I want a beautiful life in Canada

  70. This is not possible

  71. Canada is my dream country I want to leave and study for my M,sc.

  72. Hi,

    No, thats not possible.

    everyone with 413 onwards get the ITA.

    Thanks

  73. you should have received an invitation to apply in federal skilled worker stream, because on 31st may it hit 413 and you are 417??? tell me if you have?

  74. I am alone and my in-law family take my son I cat see him only I have 6000 afg salary to us in all month

  75. I am Mohamed from Yemen and I completed the secondary level with an average of 81.38 in 2014. I want to join the university in Canada. I do not have the money because we are from the family of Vera and have his profession as a baker and a tailor.

  76. Hi,
    My name is Fatima Secka and I have certificate in nursing with three years of working experience. Is it possible for me to submit my applications

  77. Since the threshold is at 199 shouldn’t everyone over that score be eligible for ITA?

  78. Where lies the hope of candidates like me who have CRS of 307 and awaiting? Will the draws ever reach us?

  79. How its possible even 380 scores are showing not eligible and not entering into pool

  80. Hi,
    I was wondering if the latest draw the score of 413 is also applicable to those applicant for MPNP? Or these is for different provinces in Canada application?

    I’ll be thankful to ur response.

    thanks so much

  81. Thanks , i hope to go to Kanada anyday

  82. We have score of 437 do we stand a chance in ITA.

    When can we expect the next draw??

    Please help

  83. Its June end and no draw has yet taken place. Me along with my family are planning to immigrate to Canada and have applied in the express entry profile.

    Any idea when can I expect a draw.

  84. Hi how does one know if their application has been accepted and that they have been placed into the Express Entry pool? What does your Application status say when you are in the pool?

  85. Hello i m a physiotherapist…doing part time job…have 4.5 yr work experience and age is 29 running….my husband’s age 32 running and he did 3 yr bechlore course…8.5 yr work experience in account and finanance ….working in mnc ….can you help to find out we can go through whose profile and how much band require?