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26 October 2015

Express Entry Draw #19 Increases Qualifying Score To 489

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October 23rd - CIC issues 1502 invitations under Express Entry, raising the CRS score to 489, from previous draws.
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October 23rd 2015 - Canadian Immigration authorities conducted the 19th round of invitations under Express Entry, inviting 1502 applicants for permanent residence.  The lowest Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) was 489 an increase from the two previous draws. It was the tenth successive draw under the Express Entry System with a CRS score under 600 and the fourteenth draw where the lowest CRS score was under 600.

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.

Through October 23rd 2015, CIC conducted 19 draws, issuing 24,999 invitations to apply for permanent residence.

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.

We provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house enterprise Global Recruiters of Montreal (www.grnmontreal.com). We bring approved candidates to Canada in the shortest time possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada's leading online immigration firms in the industry to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements. 

Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us here for further information. 

What this means for candidates

It is expected that the majority of applicants to be issued (ITA's) under Canada's Express Entry Immigration system in 2015, will require a CRS score of less than 600 points, enabling many applicants permanent admission to Canada without a job offer or nomination under a provincial immigration program.  

Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.

The content of this article reflects the personal insight of Attorney Colin Singer and needs no disclaimer.

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