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Express Entry set multiple records! 22,800 ITAs issued and CRS minimums: 440 to 445
The Government of Canada issued a record high number of invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence over the months of July, August and September of 2018. Introduced in 2015, the Express Entry system manages the pool of eligible candidates in Canada’s three main economic immigration classes — Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades…
Applications jumped more than 130 per cent in 9 months after rules changed in October 2017- IRCC
The Government of Canada says, number of people receiving Canadian citizenship is on the rise thanks to revised rules that have made it easier to obtain. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says by the end of this month an estimated 152,000 people will have received Canadian citizenship since changes were introduced that reduced the…
Canada Immigration Newsletter by APIS
Express Entry is now the main source of permanent residence applications Since January 2015 the introduction of Canada’s Express Entry economic immigration selection system has come a long way. Express Entry manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s main economic immigration categories — Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class …
Ontario revises CRS for Human Capital Priorities Stream
Ontario has reviewed the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement for its Express Entry-linked Human Capital Priorities immigration stream. Previously candidates were required to have a CRS score of at least 400, the stream’s guidelines now say the minimum score will be “as determined by the director.” A further update asks candidates to indicate their…
The Quebec Investor Program is now open
Quebec will accept total 1,900 applications in this new intake period, which runs until March 15, 2019. A maximum of 1,235 applications will be accepted from China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The popular program is the only provincial immigration stream that allows applicants to obtain permanent residence through a passive investment. This means that…
Largest Express Entry draw of 2018 & Quebec’s Investor Program reopens
Largest Express Entry draw of 2018 issues 3,900 invitations to apply On September 5 The Government of Canada held its largest Express Entry draw of 2018, issuing 3,900 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This is the fourth all-program draw in 2018 with a minimum score of 440, which is the lowest Comprehensive Ranking…
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3,750 ITAs issued in latest draw (CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw)
3,750 ITAs issued in latest draw, CRS minimum score drops to 441 in new Express Entry draw: On Wednesday, July 25 The Government of Canada issued 3,750 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held. The Comprehensive Ranking System cut-off score for this invitation round was 441, which is one…
Minimum CRS drops to 442 – Canada Immigration Newsletter by APIS
On June 25, 2018 with 442 cut-off score, The Government of Canada has issued 3,750 Express Entry candidates invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This draw is the record high for 2018 and this is second Express Entry invitation round in 11 days and is the second consecutive draw in which 3,750 candidates were…
Provincial nominees increased through Express Entry
A substantial increase in the number of applicants with a provincial nomination who applied Canada together with their families in 2017. The data show admissions of Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination and their accompanying family members rose from 7,818 in 2016 to 13,528 in 2017, an increase of nearly 75% . The…
