The Government of Canada held four Express Entry draws for Permanent Residency in 2020.
Express Entry Draw: February 5th, 2020
Number of invitations: 3,500
CRS cut-off score: 472
Express Entry Draw: February 19th, 2020
Number of invitations issued: 4,500
CRS cut-off score: 470 points
Express Entry Quick Facts
There have been a total of 4 Express Entry draws in 2020
A total of 14,800 Express Entry ITAs have been issued in 2020
Canada has higher admissions targets for 2020 and 2021 for the programs managed by the Express Entry system
Total number of candidates in the Express Entry pool: 144,042
Total number of candidates in the pool with a score ranging from 451-600: 21,116
Am I eligible for Express Entry?
There are different eligibility requirements for each of the economic immigration programs handled by the Express Entry system.
1. Canadian Experience Class
Language skills: English or French skills (CLB 7 if your NOC is 0 or A / CLB 5 if your NOC is B)
Type/level of work experience: Canadian experience in NOC 0, A, or B
Amount of work experience: 1 year in Canada in the last 3 years
Job offer: Not required
Education: Not required
2. Federal Skilled Worker Program
Language skills: English or French skills (CLB 7)
Type/level of work experience: Canadian or foreign experience in NOC 0, A, or B
Amount of work experience: 1 year continuous within the last 10 years
Job offer: Not required
Education: Secondary education
3. Federal Skilled Trades Program
Language skills: English or French skills (CLB 5 for speaking and listening and CLB 4 for reading and writing)
Type/level of work experience: Canadian or foreign experience in a skilled trade under key groups of NOC B
Amount of work experience: 2 years within the last 5 years
Job offer: Required
Education: Not required
How many points do you need to immigrate to Canada?
The CRS cut-off score varies in each draw based on a number of factors, which include:
The number of candidates invited
The frequency of draws
The number of new candidates entering the pool
Changes in the CRS scores of existing candidates (some candidates in the pool may increase their CRS score)
How long does it take for Express Entry in Canada?
According to the Government’s processing time calculator, applications for programs managed by the Express Entry system should be processed in 6 months. It's important to note that the 6-month processing time is calculated after an applicant receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submits their application.
The 6-month processing time often turns out to be more like 8 months. Processing time can be longer based on factors unique to your situation. For example, if you have a lengthy work history, a complex background (you’ve lived in many different countries), or if you have multiple family members on your application, it may take longer to review your application.
With all of this being said, we find that it often takes 12 months from start to finish for an Express Entry applicant to land in Canada. In cases where the application is very simple, applicants may find their application is processed in 10 months.
Express Entry PR Timeline = Approximately 10-12 months
How can I apply for Canada Express Entry?
1. Check to see if you are eligible for a program that is managed by the Express Entry system.
2. Get your documents ready (e.g. language test results, educational credential assessment, provincial nomination [if you have one], etc.)
3. Create an Express Entry profile online where you can enter information about your skills, education, language ability, work experience, and more.
4. You will then be assigned a CRS score out of 1200 points and enter the pool of Express Entry applicants.
5. Every two to three weeks, the Canadian government will conduct an Express Entry draw where applicants with the highest CRS score receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
6. Those who are extended an ITA have 90 days to complete an application.
Our Services
Calver and Associates is a leading provider of Canadian Immigration services in Durham Region. We serve clients in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, and beyond. Our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant has over 10 years of experience in Canadian Immigration law and over four years of experience serving those in the Oshawa area.
We can provide assistance with applications for both temporary and permanent residency in Canada. We handle applications for study permits, permanent residency, family class sponsorship, visitor visas, work permits, and Canadian citizenship. We also handle criminal inadmissibility cases by developing remedies for refusal.
