Express Entry Draw #162: Canada Invites 4200 immigration applicants

An all-program draw was held on September 2nd which saw invitations for 4,200 applicants through the Express Entry programs

Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 475 to be invited in this invitation round. This was one point higher than the last all-program draw held on August 5th. 4,200 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for this draw. This is the second highest number of invitations issued this year, showing Canada’s continued strong immigration targets despite the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Today’s draw brings the total number of ITAs issued this year to 69,950 so far in 2020 – a new record for this date. 

Today’s tie break rule had a timestamp of August 16, 2020 at 01:22:18 UTC. The tie-breaking rule is used by IRCC to rank candidates who have the same score. As per this draw’s tie breaking rule, those candidates with scores of 475 who entered their profile in the Express Entry pool before August 16, 2020 at 01:22:18 UTC receive an ITA in this round. 

What is Express Entry?

The Express Entry system is an application system that manages the pool of candidates applying for Canadian economic immigration. The Express Entry system facilitates economic immigration through the following three programs – Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). 

Did you get an invitation to apply? We can help you with Stage 2 of the application. Our process is simple – we start with a consultation before we take your case. Any fees you pay for consultations will be adjusted in the total cost of our full-representation service.

Are you looking to apply for Canadian Immigration through Express Entry programs? It is important to understand if your profile meets basic eligibility for this program and whether or not you have good prospects to immigrate through this program. Get an assessment of your profile to understand whether or not you meet basic eligibility requirements. 

Disclaimer

Please note that none of the information on this website should be construed as being legal advice. As well, you should not rely on any of the information contained in this website when determining whether and how to apply to a given program.
Canadian immigration law is constantly changing, and the information above may be outdated.
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