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August 28, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the most recent BC PNP draw on August 27, approximately 158 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) were issued in specific rounds.

See below details of BC PNP draw of August 27

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 27, 2024 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
83 40
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 88 31
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 99 18
Targeting 35 tech occupations 118 69
Veterinary care 80 <5

The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.

Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 28, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the second Express Entry draw of the week, Canada invites 3,300 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply for permanent residency. Profiles with a CRS score of 507 and above were considered in this round of invitation.

See below details of Express Entry draw so far in the month of August:

Specifics August 27 August 26 August 15 August 14 August 13
Category Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program Level 7 in French Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 3,300 1,121 2,000 3,200 763
CRS Cutoff 507 694 394 509 690
Tie-breaking rule June 05, 2024 at 01:08:58 UTC August 03, 2024 at 18:54:27 UTC July 07, 2024 at 09:46:10 UTC March 01, 2024 at 19:23:21 UTC April 26, 2024 at 10:59:30 UTC

The tie-breaking rule is based on the date and time when candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles. If two or more candidates have the same CRS score, the candidate who submitted their profile first will be ranked higher.

See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 127
501-600 9,764
451-500 61,133
491-500 10,918
481-490 12,038
471-480 14,722
461-470 12,676
451-460 10,779
401-450 51,863
441-450 10,259
431-440 11,142
421-430 9,814
411-420 10,493
401-410 10,155
351-400 52,363
301-350 24,396
0-300 5,491
Total 205,137

There are several ways to boost your CRS score to stand a chance of being invited, see below list of possible ways:

  1. Language Proficiency: achieving higher scores in language tests like IELTS or CELPIP
  2. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): make sure all your academic credentials are thoroughly evaluated to optimize your points
  3. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): check out different Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) throughout Canada, as securing a nomination can greatly boost your CRS score
  4. Job Offer: getting a job offer from a Canadian employer can add up to 200 points to your CRS score.
  5. Gaining Work Experience: having more years of work experience can help you get a higher score

Selected candidates now have 60 days to send a complete application for permanent residency to IRCC. Currently, IRCC processes Express Entry applications in about 5 months on average.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

August 27, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On August 26, IRCC issued 1,121 invitations to apply for permanent residency in Canada as part of the latest Express Entry draw.

This draw specifically focused on candidates who had received provincial nominations, giving them a significant boost in their ranking.

To be selected in this round, applicants needed to have a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of at least 694.

See below full details of latest Express Entry draw:

Specifics August 26 August 15 August 14 August 13
Category Provincial Nominee Program Level 7 in French Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 1,121 2,000 3,200 763
CRS Cutoff 694 394 509 690
Tie-breaking rule August 03, 2024 July 07, 2024 March 01, 2024 April 26, 2024

The tie-breaking rule is based on the date and time when candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles. If two or more candidates have the same CRS score, the candidate who submitted their profile first will be ranked higher.

See below latest Express Entry CRS Score distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 1,154
501-600 9,447
451-500 60,991
491-500 10,899
481-490 12,030
471-480 14,681
461-470 12,639
451-460 10,742
401-450 51,705
441-450 10,227
431-440 11,120
421-430 9,799
411-420 10,450
401-410 10,109
351-400 52,302
301-350 24,359
0-300 5,490
Total 205,448

See below CRS Score trends in Express Entry latest draws of 2024

Immigration Program No. of Draws Total
Invitations
Average
CRS Score
Lowest
CRS Score
Highest
CRS Score
General or No Program Specified 9 14,445 536 524 549
Targeted Draw for French Speakers 7 19,400 387 336 420
Agriculture and Agri-food draw 1 150 437 437 437
Transport-targeted draw 1 975 430 430 430
STEM Targeted Draw 1 4,500 491 491 491
Healthcare Targeted Draw 2 7,250 433.50 422 445
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 4 17,500 516 509 522
Trades Targeted Draw 1 1,800 436 436 436
Provincial Nominee Program 7 9,643 688 663 739

See below all Express Entry draws of 2024

Date Round type Invitations issued CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
August 13, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690
July 31, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 5,000 510
July 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686
July 18, 2024 Level 7 in French 1,800 400
July 17, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 6,300 515
July 16, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670
July 8, 2024 Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French 3,200 420
July 5, 2024 Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations 3,750 445
July 4, 2024 Trades Targeted Draw 1,800 436
July 2, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739
June 19, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663
May 31, 2024 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 3,000 522
May 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
April 24, 2024 Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French 1,400 410
April 23, 2024 General 2,095 529
April 11, 2024 Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations 4,500 491
April 10, 2024 General 1,280 549
March 26, 2024 Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French 1,500 388
March 25, 2024 General 1,980 524
March 13, 2024 Targeted draw for 10 transport occupations 975 430
March 12, 2024 General 2,850 525
February 29, 2024 Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French 2,500 336
February 28, 2024 General 1,470 534
February 16, 2024 Targeted for Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437
February 14, 2024 Targeted for 35 healthcare occupations 3,500 422
February 13, 2024 General 1,490 535
February 1, 2024 Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French 7,000 365
January 31, 2024 General 730 541
January 23, 2024 General 1,040 543
January 10, 2024 General 1,510 546

Selected candidates now have 60 days to send a complete application for permanent residency to IRCC. Currently, IRCC processes Express Entry applications in about 5 months on average.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

August 23, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On August 22, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent out 1,287 invitations to apply for PR to candidates under the Skilled Trades Stream.

This round of invitations were sent to Express Entry profiles with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score within the range of 400 and 435 created between August 22, 2023, and August 22, 2024.  Profiles with experience in one of the 46 skilled trade occupations listed below as the primary National Occupational Classification (NOC) were considered.

See below list of 46 skilled trade occupations eligible for OINP Express Entry draw of August 22

  1. NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  2. NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  3. NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  4. NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  5. NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  6. NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  7. NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  8. NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  9. NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
  10. NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
  11. NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
  12. NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  13. NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
  14. NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  15. NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
  16. NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
  17. NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
  18. NOC 72300 – Plumbers
  19. NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  20. NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
  21. NOC 72310 – Carpenters
  22. NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
  23. NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
  24. NOC 72321 – Insulators
  25. NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  26. NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  27. NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
  28. NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  29. NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
  30. NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  31. NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
  32. NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  33. NOC 72500 – Crane operators
  34. NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
  35. NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
  36. NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  37. NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  38. NOC 73111 – Glaziers
  39. NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
  40. NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  41. NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
  42. NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
  43. NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
  44. NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
  45. NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
  46. NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

See below all OINP Skilled Trades Stream in 2024

In comparison to the 7,512 invitations issued in 2023 under this stream, the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has invited 7,699 profiles in four drawings thus far.

Date Invitations CRS score range Express Entry Profiles Creation Dates Notes
August 22, 2024 1,287 400-435 August 22, 2023 –
August 22, 2024
Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations
July 11, 2024 1,277 408-435 July 11, 2023 –
July 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations
March 1, 2024 2,583 350-424 March 1, 2023 –
March 1, 2024
Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupations
January 11, 2024 2,552 350-424 January 11, 2023 –
January 11, 2024
Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupation

Candidates have 45 days to accept the invitation and submit a complete application for the provincial nomination. This nomination adds 600 points to their Express Entry profile increasing their scores to a range of 1,000 to 1,035,

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

 

 

August 21, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On August 20, the most recent BC PNP draw granted 156 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency through both general and targeted rounds. Out of these, 83 invitations were issued in the general draw to candidates whose profiles met the minimum score requirement of 130 for the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express Entry counterparts.

See below details of latest BC PNP draw on August 20

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 20, 2024 General Skilled Worker 130 83
Skilled Worker – EEBC option 130
International Graduate 130
International Graduate – EEBC option 130
Entry Level & Semi-Skilled 110
Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
85 38
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 89 20
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 99 15

The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.

Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 19, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the most recent MPNP draw on August 15, 2024, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program issued 292 invitations for permanent residency under the International Education Stream and the Skilled Worker Overseas categories.

See below details of MPNP draw of August 15

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 252

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that indicated they were directly invited by the MPNP through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 703

Out of the 292 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 37 were granted to candidates who provided a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 15, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the latest Express Entry announced today, August 15, 2024, a total of 2,000 candidates were invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Invitations for this draw was sent out to candidates having level 7 in french with the comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 394 or above.

So far, Canada has sent out three Express Entry Draws this week.

See below details of Express Entry Draws of the week

Specifics August 15 August 14 August 13
Category Level 7 in French Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 2,000 3,200 763
CRS Cutoff 394 509 690
Tie-breaking rule July 07, 2024 March 01, 2024 April 26, 2024

See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 125
501-600 11,055
451-500 61,210
491-500 10,883
481-490 11,990
471-480 14,873
461-470 12,747
451-460 10,717
401-450 52,261
441-450 10,303
431-440 11,229
421-430 9,868
411-420 10,619
401-410 10,242
351-400 53,137
301-350 24,690
0-300 5,482
Total 207,960

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 15, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the first CEC-Express Entry draw of August sent out 3,200 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

IRCC sent out invitations to profiles who had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 or higher under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

See below details of CEC Express Entry Draw of August 14

  • Program: Canadian Experience Class
  • Number of invitations issued: 3,200
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200 or above
  • Date of round: August 14, 2024
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 509
  • Tie-breaking rule: March 01, 2024

See below latest CRS Score Distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 125
501-600 11,055
451-500 61,210
491-500 10,883
481-490 11,990
471-480 14,873
461-470 12,747
451-460 10,717
401-450 52,261
441-450 10,303
431-440 11,229
421-430 9,868
411-420 10,619
401-410 10,242
351-400 53,137
301-350 24,690
0-300 5,482
Total 207,960

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 14, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

Today, Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, announced a new program called the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP).

Starting on August 26, 2024, this program aims to bring in and keep French-speaking international students from Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Additionally, Minister Miller announced that 10 new communities have been added to the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFC) initiative, increasing the total to 24 communities across Canada. These communities have been chosen because they can provide a friendly environment for French-speaking newcomers.

See below eligibility criteria for FMCSP

To qualify for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot program, applicants need to meet these requirements:

  • Citizenship: You need to be a citizen of a country that belongs to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
  • Acceptance: candidate must have a letter of acceptance from a participating designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada, specifying that the application is under the FMCSP.
  • Study Program: The program must be a full-time, post-secondary course lasting at least two years and leading to a degree or diploma. More than half of the classes should be conducted in French.
  • Financial Requirements: You need to show that you have enough money to pay for tuition and living costs for yourself and any family members coming with you. The required amount depends on the size of the community where the school’s main campus is located.
  • Language Proficiency: Must prove French language proficiency at level 5 or higher on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)  scale through approved tests like TEF Canada or TCF Canada.
  • Residency: Applicants are expected to be outside of Canada while making an application.

See Below Eligible Countries for FMCSP:

  • Africa:
    • Benin
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Côte d’Ivoire
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Gabon
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Madagascar
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Morocco
    • Niger
    • Rwanda
    • São Tomé and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
  • Middle East: Lebanon
  • Americas: Dominica, Haiti, Saint Lucia

See below the 10 new communities added to the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFC)

As part of the expansion of the Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFC) initiative, 10 additional communities have been selected to join the existing network. These new communities were chosen for their capacity to foster a welcoming environment for French-speaking newcomers.

  • British Columbia: Nanaimo
  • Manitoba: Red River (including Ritchot, Salaberry, Montcalm, and St-Pierre-Jolys)
  • Nova Scotia: Chéticamp (including St. Joseph du Moine)
  • New Brunswick: Belle-Baie (including Bathurst and the Pabineau First Nation), Caraquet (including Rivière du Nord and Hautes-Terres), Restigouche West Region (Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick)
  • Saskatchewan: Prince Albert
  • Ontario: Cornwall, Cochrane District (Route 11 Corridor), London

These programs will be crucial in strengthening Francophone communities, meeting workforce needs, and promoting French culture nationwide.

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

August 14, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On August 13, the latest BC PNP draw issued over 134 invitations to apply for permanent residency in targeted invitation rounds. Among these, 45 invitations were sent to candidates in 35 tech occupations who met the minimum score of 120 under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams, including their Express Entry variants.

Additionally, 35 invitations were given to candidates with experience as early childhood educators’ assistants or instructors, classified under NOC 42202.

See below full details of latest BC PNP draw of August 13

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
August 13, 2024 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate
(includes EEBC option)
87 35
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 89 27
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 99 27
Targeting 35 tech occupations 120 45
Veterinary care 80 <5

The BC PNP processing timeframe for post-nomination requests and skills immigration remain 3 months respectively. Processing only commences after BC PNP receives completed application.

Congratulations to everyone that received an invitation!

Require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a study visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application post receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com