Canada recently held an Express Entry draw on November 10, inviting provincial nominees to apply for permanent residency.
According to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this recent draw had one of the lowest Comprehensive Ranking SYstem (CRS) score requirements of the year. At 685 points, the minimum CRS score for this draw is the second-lowest of 2021 so far.
This was another targeted draw, inviting Express Entry candidates who were able to obtain a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). For PNP-linked standards, this was among the lowest-scoring draws because provincial nominees with Express Entry profiles receive an additional 600 points for obtaining a PNP nomination.
Without the nomination, the lowest-scoring candidates for this draw only had CRS scores of 85 at least.
Focus on PNP-Linked Draws
The IRCC has not held a draw for other Express Entry programs since September, maintaining a focus on PNP candidates. As we approach the end of the year, it seems unlikely that this will change.
The focus on PNP candidates has reduced the number of invitations issued per draw. Regardless, Canada is still at a record-high and on track to achieving their immigration goals. Just last September, the IRCC was able to welcome 45,000 new permanent residents into Canada.
The smaller draw sizes might be to focus on processing the already submitted applications. As of this draw, Canada has invited 112,040 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency.
About the Express Entry System
The federal Express Entry system was established to accommodate the growing number of immigrants hoping to settle in Canada, creating three federal programs to facilitate immigration: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Upon submitting an application into the federal system, candidates are assessed based on a number of factors and awarded a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. These factors include age, education, work experience, language skills, and more.
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