Express Entry: CRS drops to 397 in surprise draw Canada's newest Canadian Experience Class draw has the second-lowest score requirement of 2021 so far. On May 20, Canada held an unusual Express Entry draw. Not only did it come out of the blue, eligible candidates only needed a score of 397. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Couples and the Comprehensive Ranking System ANALYSIS: What partnered immigration candidates should know about Canada's Express Entry system. If you are applying for immigration through the Express Entry system with your spouse, you are going to be scored differently from single applicants. By Michael Schwartz
Express Entry: CRS 401 in new CEC draw Canada invites 4,147 Express Entry candidates to apply for PR. Canada held another Express Entry round of invitations with a low score requirement on May 13. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 557 PNP candidates invited in newest draw Canada invites 176 more candidates than previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 557 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on May 12. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration programs for international student grads in Canada Congratulations on graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Now, what are you going to do? You have a number of options to stay in Canada after you graduate. Having a Canadian credential plus domestic work experience makes you a prime candidate for several immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Make Canadian experience count: Pathways to PR for workers and graduates in Canada Exploring different pathways to permanent residence for immigration candidates in Canada. Canadian experience has always been valuable toward an application for permanent residence. Recently, it has become even more important. By Michael Schwartz
Express Entry: CRS 400 for CEC candidates CRS requirement drops 17 points compared to previous CEC-only draw. This is the second lowest score ever for a CEC-specific draw. Canada invited another 6,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 29. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: CRS 717 for PNP candidates, lowest of 2021 The CRS requirement in the new invitation round was 36 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 381 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 28. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry CRS drops to 417 as IRCC invites 6,000 candidates Canada held a surprise draw right before the weekend. The draw is the second-largest in Express Entry's history. Canada held a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates who had scores of at least 417 points on Friday April 16, 2021. By Shelby Thevenot
