Express Entry: Canada invites 829 PNP candidates after announcing all-program draws will resume in July Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced last week that Canada is set to resume FSWP and CEC draws in early July. Canada invited 829 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 27. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 787 PNP candidates invited Canada has invited 7,257 PNP candidates so far in 2022. On April 13, Canada invited 787 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry Q1 2022: Smallest first quarter ever as IRCC works on backlog Despite record-high PNP draws in the first three months of 2022, Canada has only invited 6,470 Express Entry candidates so far this year. Canada has been playing catch-up this past quarter, resulting in a relatively slow start to the year for Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 919 PNP candidates to apply Immigration minister Sean Fraser has hinted at a work permit extension for PGWP holders. Canada invited 919 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: The case for resuming invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates ANALYSIS: Getting Express Entry back on track is key to Canada's economic recovery. Last week an internal IRCC briefing memo was made public, creating speculation and confusion on how Canada’s immigration department will manage Express Entry in 2022 and beyond. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: Canada invites 746 in new PNP draw It has been nearly a full year since Canada held its last all-program Express Entry draw. Canada invited 746 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on December 22. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada holds biggest PNP draw ever Canada continues inviting PNP candidates in the Express Entry pool. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on December 10. A total of 1,032 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 613 in new PNP draw Although Canada has held more PNP draws this year, it has still issued more invitations to CEC candidates. Canada invited 613 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on November 24. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Second-lowest CRS for a PNP draw during the pandemic Canada has now held five Express Entry draws in a row targeting candidates from the PNP class. On November 10, Canada invited 775 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
