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It was a draw like never before; the latest Express Entry draw of Canada selected 27332 appellants to apply for permanent residence. On February 13, Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a historic draw. It invited the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the latest round in an unprecedented number 27332. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was the lowest ever at 75 points. The Key highlights of the draw - February 13 ITA - 27332 CRS score - 75 points The latest Express Entry draw was six times larger than the last four draws of Express Entry with the lowest CRS score requirement ever. Before this, the minimum CRS cut-off requirement ever was 199 points, and it was the CRS score of the May 16, 2017 draw. Now, after almost four years, the lowest CRS cut-off requirement ever has reached a new score of 75 points. The applicants...

There were two draws held by BC PNP on February 16, and the temporary suspensions for 31 occupations were also announced to be lifted. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 494 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program draws released on February 16, 2021. Out of the total 494 applicants, there were 459 applicants selected in the Skills Immigration (S.I.) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. The selection Stream was Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled as the Skilled Immigration and Express Entry British Columbia stream sub-category. The Key Aspest of the Draw ITA sent - 494 CRS score - between 85 and 104 The minimum score for the B.C. draw was set between 85 and 104 points. There were 35 invitations issued to retail and wholesale trade managers and also restaurant and foodservic...

Latest Alberta PNP Draw on 10 February, 2021 invited 200 Express Entry candidates with the Minimum CRS score requirement of 301. On February 10, The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program announced the Latest draw selecting 200 Express Entry candidates, and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set 301. There has been a decrease of almost 60 points since the earlier Alberta draw. To get the Provincial Nomination of Alberta, the applicant should have an Express Entry system profile. In the Express Entry system, the skilled workers can apply through any of the three subcategories - Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class. The eligible applicants are provided a score to measure their abilities and the applicant who meets the point score requirement and the labor market they are selected for immigration. The...

Manitoba PNP, in its recent draw on 12 Feb, 2021, has selected 296 applicants in Skilled Workers and International Graduates category. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its third draw of the year 2021 on February 12 and selected 296 applicants. The province in the three streams selected the Skilled workers and International graduates - Skilled Workers in Manitoba; International Education Stream; Skilled Workers Overseas. The Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were given to the applicants with the Expression of Interest (EOI) score requirement as the following: Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 240 LAAs and a minimum score of 514; Skilled Workers Overseas: 23 LAAs and a minimum score of 676; and International Education Stream: 33 LAAs (no EOI score requirement). A total of 296 LAAs went to Express Entry candidates. Manitoba - Express Entry Ex...

In the latest round of express entry draws, there were 654 Provincial nominee candidates who were selected. On February 10, 2021, the Canadian government announced the latest Express Entry draw, and 654 applicants were selected for relocation. Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have set the minimum selection score at 720. It was a program-specific draw, and the applicants who had already received the nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were the only ones selected. Thus a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement. The Key Highlights of the Draw – Express Entry PNP Specific ITAs Sent – 654 CRS score – 720  The appellants who received the provincial nomination are eligible for 600 bonus points in the federal system; thus, they have a good selection in the next EE draw. The recent draw was 21 points low...