New Express Entry selection: more invitations, lower pass rate
Canada delighted in an immigration shenanigan by inviting more candidates than usual.
On April 16, Canada sent 6,000 invitations to candidates registered with Express Entry and who participated in the immigration program for specialists with experience in Canada (Canadian Experience Class).
The draw took place two days after the selection among provincial program candidates. Since the beginning of 2021, Canada has often conducted selections in this manner.
For the past selection, the minimum passing score on the Comprehensive Ranking System was 417. This was 15 points lower than in the previous selection for professionals with Canadian experience, which took place on April 1, 2021.
This new drawing, held immediately after the round for provincial program applicants, shows that Canada continues to prioritize immigration applicants while travel restrictions continue to apply.
Moreover, Canada is accepting more and more applicants. Previously, a maximum of 5,000 applicants were selected on the stream for professionals with experience in Canada, not counting the record draw in February, in which more than 27,000 people were invited — all of whom were registered in the system at the time of selection.
Under a new immigration plan for 2021-2023, Canada aims to admit about 110,000 immigrants annually through Express Entry. The country approached that mark last year, inviting a record number of candidates to immigrate through Express Entry and issuing a total of 107,350 invitations to permanent residence. The Government of Canada continues to emphasize that attracting skilled immigrants during and after the COVID-19 pandemic will remain vital to support a strong Canadian economy.
To maximize your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Express Entry selection, we recommend keeping an eye on history of passing scores and number of invitations.
