After a massive Express Entry draw, Canada shows it is serious about hitting its immigration targets.
Canada has set out to welcome 401,000 immigrants in 2021, most of them through the Express Entry system.
In addition to CEC-specific draws, IRCC has also held draws targeting candidates who received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). After the February 13 draw, the number of ITAs issued was more than triple what it was at the same time in 2020.
If you are in Canada, now is the time to get your profile in the Express Entry system, as long as you are eligible. While your profile is in the pool waiting for an Invitation to Apply (ITA), you can always take steps to improve your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, like submitting your language test results or Educational Credential Assessment.
When ITA is issued, you will have 90 days to apply for permanent residence. After you submit your application, IRCC’s processing standard is about six months.
If your application is approved, you get your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), which is valid until your medical exam or passport expires.
These are the things to consider when deciding if you want to start the Express Entry process from abroad. Canada has a huge promise to keep, so we can expect to see more large Express Entry draws that may even have lower CRS requirements.