December 22nd 2016 – Canadian Immigration authorities conducted the 27th round of invitations under Express Entry in 2016 and 50th overall, inviting 2878 applicants for permanent residence, the highest number ever, under all programs. The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 475, a major decrease from previous the draw. It was the 25th draw in 2016 under the Express Entry System where the lowest CRS score was below 500.
It was the second draw in successive weeks and third draw since immigration authorities substantially modified the express entry comprehensive ranking system.
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 one more draw this year, with CRS scores well below 500 to enable Canadian immigration authorities to meet targeted annual immigration levels for 2016.
Read our 2015 Express Entry Year-End report, here.
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