The Government of Canada has issued 3,500 new Invitations to Apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates in the Express Entry pool on May 9. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score for the latest draw was 441. Furthermore, the latest draw was not limited to any one specific program managed under the Express Entry system.
In order to enter the federal Express Entry pool, individuals need to first meet the eligibility criteria for one of the three immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system.
Once in the pool, candidates are assigned a CRS score based on factors, such as education, work experience, language ability, and other criteria. A candidates' CRS score determines a his or her ranking in the pool. Candidates who are issued an ITA need to submit an application for Canadian permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada within the 90 days of receiving an ITA.
