Latest Update On Express Entry Draws

The biggest Express Entry draw of the year (2022). Express Entry is the hope of millions of applicants waiting in the pool to receive an invitation. And this is the 2nd draw of Express Entry in 14 days.

On July 20, Canada held a second cutoff draw for all programs Express Entry. In this cutoff, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was less than the previous one (July 6).

IRCC invited 1750 candidates with a CRS score of 542 or above. This cutoff was higher than the previous Express Entry cutoff by 250.

What is different in the Express Entry draw of July 20, 2022

1. July 20, 2022 Express Entry draw was the second most-awaited draw of EE since 2020.
2. The second cutoff was released exactly two weeks after the first cutoff.
3. Comprehensive Ranking System, CRS score has dropped by 15 points.
4. Invited candidates have increased by 250.
5. It was not a program-specific draw of Express Entry. That means having a CRS score above or equal to 542 in any of the three programs of Express Entry made applicants eligible to receive an invitation to apply.

What can you expect from the next Express Entry draw? Will Express Entry points drop in 2022?

Keeping the last two Express Entry draws in the record, the first draw had a CRS cutoff of 557, and 542 is the cutoff for the second draw. The difference of 15 scores indicates that the next draw can have a lesser CRS score.

1. If we talk about the backlog of immigration applications, then it has been reduced to a great extent. That is one of the reasons Canada resumed Express Entry draws for all programs.

2. Till Sep last year, Canada was inviting applications from the CEC program of Express Entry. So applicants waiting in the pool to apply through Express Entry programs have the happy news that Canada has no plans to stop all-program Express Entry draws.

3. The possibility of dropping the Express Entry cutoff is high because of Canada’s immigration target from 2022 to 2024. Canada’s fastly declining youth population is a big concern that Canada wants potential foreign workers.

4. To gain potential foreign workers, Canada has to send more invitations to international applicants. For sending more invitations Canada will require candidates who have scored higher or equal to the cutoff.

So in this scenario, the possibility is high to expect future Express Entry CRS cutoffs to be lower with higher invitations for Permanent Residents.

Hence, whatever will be the next CRS cutoff, you should prepare yourself for the higher and higher score.

Do you know what Express Entry is in Canada?

Express Entry is an e-system for immigration in Canada. Since its launch, applying for Canada has become easier and faster. It is the most direct and uncomplex path to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Express Entry system follows a point-based system to rank profiles of PR. The ranking system for immigration makes the fairest decision to accept applications in Canada.

To apply in Express Entry you have to prove your eligibility with factors like age, work experience, education, language, and others. Combining points for these factors makes a total of 100 and to be eligible for Express Entry you need 67 minimum points.

How are Express Entry points calculated?

The six factors for Express Entry eligibility decides if you can apply for Canada PR. The Express Entry system is based majorly on these factors to score your profile.

Each point has its weightage as per their importance to migrating to Canada. IRCC, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada invites candidates with higher points in each factor.

How to be eligible for Express Entry?

Education

Your Education holds the 25 points to the maximum. Higher the educational qualifications, higher the points.

Work Experience

A good work experience gains more attraction among crowded applications. A good experience can be considered good with the relevance of your work experience with a degree, certificates, diploma, and skills with two or more years of experience.

Language

Language may not sound a big deal to many but when it’s about proving it, many people fail to gain good points for their language skills. Working on improving all your abilities in English (speaking, writing, reading & listening) can get you up to 28 points.

The above factors have the highest strength to make you eligible for Express Entry. So start preparing today.

Know your eligibility

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