Latest Express Entry Selection Shows Ongoing Flexibility

Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is conducting its 29th Express Entry draw through tomorrow.

• IRCC will be issuing 1,031 invitations to those who have submitted an Expression of Interest to apply for permanent residence.
• The minimum qualifying score for this draw is 473.

The frequency and size of Express Entry draws are at the discretion of IRCC. In February 2015, IRCC conducted three draws and issued 2,815 invitations. This month, there have been two draws, but a higher number of invitations.  

What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals

While an Labour Market Impact Assessment or Provincial Nomination approval will guarantee an employee’s selection and invitation for permanent residence, such documents are not required in all cases. This draw once again demonstrates that employees without LMIA or PN approvals continue to be selected in the Express Entry draw.

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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