Should I enter the Express Entry pool if I have a low CRS? You can still immigrate to Canada even if you have a low CRS. Are you among those with a low CRS score who feel it may not be worthwhile to submit an Express Entry profile? By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: First draw of 2021 PNP only Following a big year for Express Entry, 2021 is expected to be an even bigger year with increased immigration targets. Canada kicked off the new year issuing invitations to Express Entry candidates who have provincial nominations on January 6. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Another 5,000 invited in new draw Canada surpasses 100,000 ITAs issued in 2020, an unprecedented number of new invitations Canada has invited 5,000 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on December 9. By Shelby Thevenot
Why Canadian experience is important when selecting immigrants Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Canada has selected more immigration candidates with Canadian experience for the following reasons. In the weeks since Canada announced travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus crisis, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has actually increased the frequency of Express Entry draws. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada invites provincial nominees in latest Express Entry draw A total of 26,618 invitations have been issued to Express Entry candidates so far this year Canada has held another round of Express Entry invitations, inviting candidates who had provincial nominations. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada continues to accept permanent and temporary residence applications and adapt processes Canada is providing more time for some applicants to submit immigration documents. Canada is taking steps to continue to attract global talent from around the world during a time of global efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. By David Cohen
Ontario invites 954 Express Entry candidates with tech experience in draw held January 15 The draw targeted candidates with work experience in 6 tech occupations Ontario has conducted a Tech Draw on January 15 inviting 954 Express Entry candidates with eligible work experience to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
3,350 Express Entry candidates invited to apply for permanent residence as cut-off score drops Minimum score falls for third consecutive time in April 3 draw Canada has issued 3,350 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 451 in a new draw held April 3. By Stephen Smith
Canada invites 2,750 candidates to apply in new Express Entry draw The Government of Canada has invited 2,750 candidates in the federal Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw that took place Dec. 6. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System score for this draw was 452. By Stephen Smith
