1505 express entry candidate have received invitation to apply following the 27th draw which took place on February 10th, 2016 invitation letter (ITAs) to submit their application for Canadian permanent residence. Candidate who received an ITA had 459 or more points.
Comparative to the previous (26th) draw, this latest draw is the fourth draw that has taken place over the first six weeks of 2016. Moreover, since the Canadian federal election in October, 2015, a total of nine Express Entry draws have taken place. It is important o mention that 4 draws were done in 2016. Each of these draws has selected a portion of candidates who do not have a qualifying job offer in Canada or a nomination from a Canadian province.
Express Entry Draws: 2016
Date when Invitations To Apply Were Issued |
Number of Invitations Issued |
Minimum CRS Points Required |
Program Specified |
|
24th Express Entry Draw |
January 6, 2016 |
1,463 |
461 |
All Programs |
25th Express Entry Draw |
January 13, 2016 |
1,518 |
453 |
All Programs |
26th Express Entry Draw |
January 28, 2016 |
1,468 |
457 |
All Programs |
27th Express Entry Draw |
February 10, 2016 |
1,505 |
459 |
All Programs |