Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will be conducting its second draw for this month, today through tomorrow, January 14, 2016.
- The number of invitations to apply for permanent residence for those who have submitted an Expression of Interest profile will be 1,518.
- The minimum qualifying score for this draw will be 453.
Points are based on a comprehensive ranking system that focuses on factors such as core human capital and skill transferability, among others.
The frequency and size of Express Entry draws are at the discretion of CIC, which continues to indicate its flexibility in the selection process. As in previous draws, CIC selected candidates who did not have a valid Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a Provincial Nomination (PN) approval at the time their profile was selected.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
While an LMIA or PN approval will guarantee your employee’s selection and invitation for Permanent Residence, it is not always the case that such documents are required. This second draw for this year demonstrates that employees without an LMIA or PN approval continue to also be selected.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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