Resume ITA in all Express Entry Categories
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the Express Entry System.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) temporarily paused Invitation to Apply (ITA) under the federal high-skilled stream for a while. On July 6, 2022, Express Entry draws officially resumed to all categories.
For information about the Express Entry draws under COVID-19 Pandemic, please check our previous article from here.
Express Entry Draw Result – July 6, 2022
Due to the long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, ITAs under the Express Entry were not issued for a long time in some target categories. On July 6, 2022, Express Entry draws officially resumed to all categories. So far two draws were conducted and the results are as follows.
●Date of round: July 20, 2022
Number of invitations issued: 1,750
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 542
●Date of round: July 6, 2022
Number of invitations issued: 1,500
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 557
< Comparison with previous lowest score >
July 20, 2022 – No program specified 542
July 6, 2022 – No program specified 557
September 14, 2021 – Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 462
August 19, 2021 – CEC 403
August 5, 2021 – CEC 404
July 22, 2021 – CEC 357
July 8, 2021 – CEC 369
Compared to the past, the scores were higher for the round of July 2022.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates were invited for the first time since December 2020. Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates were also included in the draws for the first time since September 2021.
You can check the status of ITA from the link below.
What is Express Entry
Express Entry is a points-based immigration management system for key economic immigration programs, including;
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Canadian Experience Class
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- a portion of the Provincial Nominee Program
Registering a Profile:
Candidates who choose to obtain permanent residence through Express Entry must complete a detailed profile online. After registering a profile, eligible candidates will automatically receive a score out of 1,200 points based on their profile and will be ranked against the other candidates in the pool.
Invitation to Apply (ITA):
The higher a candidate’s points, the greater chance of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). It is required to have an ITA to apply for permanent residence. After having received an ITA, candidates have 60 days to submit their application for permanent residence.
To know “How Express Entry works”, please check the following page.
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Express Entry draws have finally resumed to all categories. Now is the time to have a strategy for your immigration plan by keeping an eye on the future trends in Express Entry draws and scores.
If you are interested in applying for permanent residence through Express Entry or knowing about your best option to immigrate to Canada, please contact us through this link.
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