October 19th, 2016 – Today the Department of
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited
1,804 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada
through Express Entry. This was a jump of 286 invitations
from the last round. The lowest qualifying
score decreased significantly to 475 points from
484 in the last round, allowing for more candidates to
qualify.
We note that there is an increase in the number of applications
selected as well as a lowering of the points required to be given
an invitation to apply. We hope that this trend
continues.
Express Entry uses a comprehensive scoring system to rank
prospective immigrants to Canada. Candidates are awarded up to 600
points based on a variety of factors meant to assess their ability
to succeed in Canada, including age, language skill, education and
work experience. An additional 600 points are awarded for holding a
valid job offer supported by a positive Labour Market Impact
Assessment (LMIA) or a provincial or territorial nomination.
If you would like more information about Express Entry, or require
assistance in preparing a profile, please contact
Green and Spiegel.
Express Entry October 19th, 2016 - Number Of Invitations Rises Dramatically
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Today the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,804 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada through Express Entry.
