(Thirteenth draw in 2016 with Comprehensive Ranking Score under 500)

June 29th 2016 - Canadian Immigration authorities conducted the 14th round of invitations under Express Entry in 2016 and 37th overall, inviting 773 applicants for permanent residence. The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 482 a slight decrease from the previous draw. It was the 13th draw in 2016 under the Express Entry System where the lowest CRS score was under 500.

Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by Canadian immigration authorities ("CIC") on January 1, 2015 which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and certain parts of the Provincial Nominee Program.

Stakeholders expect to see future CRS scores well below 500 this year to enable Canadian immigration authorities to meet targeted annual immigration levels for 2016.

Read our 2015 Express Entry Year-End report, here.

What this means for employers

Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNP's) to ensure long term retention of employees.

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