Syed Khan – January 04, 2022,
The IRCC recently held an Express Entry draw on 5th January and has sent invites to candidates in the pool to apply for PR. All these invitations were sent to candidates nominated via the PNP.
The applicants are ranked in the pool using the CRS, a points-based system. The candidates who scored the maximum CRS points are then invited to apply for permanent residence. The minimum cut-off score to qualify was 808 (with the nomination). If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Each invitation round has a set of instructions that are posted online at the time of the round and which are used by the IRCC to invite candidates from the Express Entry pool. The instructions include:
- The date and time of the invitation round
- The number of candidates to get an ITA
- The list of immigration program(s) included in the round
All throughout 2021, the IRCC has targeted on inviting Express Entry candidates from Provincial Nominee Class and Canadian Experience Class.
In his mandate letter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Immigration Minister Sean Fraser to expand permanent residence pathways for international students and temporary foreign workers applying through Express Entry.
The latest system, titled TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) is also expected to come into effect in the first half of 2022, replacing the current system of NOC skill levels.
The IRCC uses the Express Entry system to choose skilled workers based on their skills and ability to contribute to Canada’s economy. It manages applications for three economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Provinces and territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry pool through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to meet local labor market needs.
For more information, candidates can visit the IRCC website ( https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.html ) or
contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.
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