The Latest Express Entry Draw Maintains Lowest CRS Score of 2018

Canadian immigration authorities have conducted another large Express Entry draw, with 3,500 candidates issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence under all programs. 

The ITA number matches the April 25 draw, meaning 7,000 Express Entry invitations have been issued in two weeks. In total, 28,000 ITA's have been issued so far in 2018.

The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 441. This was the 9th round of invitations under Express Entry in 2018 and 89th overall.

Under the new format, immigration authorities can now set an exact number of invitations to be issued. Where the number of candidates with the lowest score surpasses the number of invitations permitted, authorities will implement a tie-breaking mechanism to issue invitations based on a time-stamp-determined, first come, first served basis.

Why This Change?

The new format allows immigration officials greater control to implement a more fine-tuned method for choosing an exact number of candidates to be issued an ITA. The previous system did not allow this.

Despite the latest change, the latest draw continued the trend under the Express Entry System where the lowest CRS score was well below 500. It was the 21st draw since immigration authorities substantially modified the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System on June 6, 2017.

Express entry

Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by Canadian immigration authorities (IRCC) on January 1, 2015 which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Skilled Trades Program
• Canada Experience Class
• Parts of the Provincial Nomination Programs.

Stakeholders expect to see near 30 draws and up to 70,000 invitations issued in 2018, with a majority of draws featuring CRS scores below 450 to enable Canadian immigration authorities to meet targeted annual immigration levels for 2018.

What This Means for Candidates

It is expected that the majority of applicants to be issued (ITA’s) under Express Entry Immigration system in 2018 will require a CRS score well under 450 points so a significant number of applicants could receive permanent admission to Canada without a job offer or nomination under a provincial immigration program. However, securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended.

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What This Means for Employers

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

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