August 2 Express Entry Draw Invites 3,264 Candidates to Apply for Immigration to Canada
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| Express Entry Draw Invites 3,264 Candidates to Apply for Immigration to Canada |
The first Express Entry draw in three weeks took place on August 2, with 3,264 candidates in the pool receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. Invited candidates each had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 441 or above. Accompanying family members, including spouses or common-law partners, as well as dependent children, may also come to Canada along with the principal applicant. IRCC aims to process complete submitted applications within six months.
The CRS cut-off threshold this time around was just one point higher than for the previous draw, which took place on July 12. However, it may be noted that the gap of three weeks between these draws was longer than on numerous previous occasions, allowing more candidates to enter the pool and giving existing candidates a longer-than-usual opportunity to increase their points totals. This may have created upward pressure on the cut-off threshold.
If or when the gaps between draws become shorter, as they have been in the past, it is entirely possible that the cut-off threshold will decrease. Apart from candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Trades Class, the record low threshold so far is 413, in a draw that took place on May 31.
How are candidates obtaining an ITA?
The following hypothetical examples reflect how candidates in the pool are receiving an ITA.
Edgar is 29 years old, has an advanced English language proficiency and has been working as a web developer for three years. He has a Bachelor’s degree and has never worked or studied in Canada. His 441 CRS points were enough for him to be issued an ITA.
Javier is a 34-year-old lecturer with five years of work experience. He has a Master’s degree and has demonstrated an Initial Advanced (CLB 9) English language proficiency. Like Edgar, he has never worked or studied in Canada. His CRS score of 442 was sufficient for him to be invited this time around.
Nathalie is 31 and has a Bachelor’s degree. She has been working as a sales manager for three years. She wrote her IELTS and scored 8 in each of the four categories. She has a brother living in Toronto as a permanent resident. She has 442 CRS points, and so she was invited to apply.
Louise is 34 and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Canada. She has been working in Canada on a Post-Graduate work permit for one year. Before coming to Canada, she obtained three years of work experience in her home country. Louise has a high intermediate (CLB 8) English language proficiency. Her CRS score is 441.
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