Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Canada's immigration department has confirmed most new Express Entry applications will be processed in 6 months. Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP ANALYSIS: IRCC's snapshot of the Express Entry pool shows most candidates are eligible for FSWP. CEC candidates also increasing due to pause in draws. The number of Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool has swelled due to a lack of draws targeting these candidates. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: One year since FSWP candidates were invited ANALYSIS: A look back at the unprecedented year in Express Entry and a look ahead. The last time Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates were drawn from the Express Entry pool was on December 23, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
How to immigrate to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program The FSWP is the main way for skilled immigrants to move to Canada. Here is how you can benefit from the FSWP. In 1967, Canada became the first country in the world to introduce an objective points system to welcome skilled immigrants. By Daniel Levy
How to calculate your Express Entry CRS score Knowing your CRS before going into the Express Entry pool can help you plan your Canadian immigration strategy. Getting a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score gives you a better chance of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
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
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
Minimum CRS score decreases in latest Express Entry draw Canada has now issued 85,300 invitations to apply for permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in 2019 The Government of Canada issued 3,200 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to Express Entry candidates in a draw held December 19. By Stephen Smith
