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
Express Entry: New PNP draw invites 266 candidates The CRS requirement in the new invitation round was 25 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw. Canada invited 266 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 14. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 284 PNP candidates invited in new draw More candidates invited to apply than the previous PNP-specific draw. Canada held a new Express Entry draw on March 31, inviting 284 hopeful new immigrants to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 5,000 CEC candidates invited Canada continues on its commitment to welcome 108,500 newcomers through Express Entry-managed programs. Canada invited 5,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 18. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 183 PNP candidates Express Entry candidates who received a provincial nomination are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residence. Canada invited 183 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 17. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: 671 PNP candidates invited Express Entry candidates who received a provincial nomination were invited to apply for permanent residence. Canada invited 671 Express Entry candidates to send in their applications for permanent residence on March 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Why start the Express Entry process in 2021? ANALYSIS: After a massive Express Entry draw, Canada shows it is serious about hitting its immigration targets. Canada has set out to welcome at least 401,000 immigrants annually beginning this year, with over one-quarter set to arrive through the Express Entry system. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with CRS of at least 301 The CRS requirement of Alberta's newest PNP draw has dropped almost 60 points since the previous invitation round. Alberta invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on February 10. By Shelby Thevenot
