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September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update January 08, 2020

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – January 8, 2020

Number of invitations issued: 3,400

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,400th or above

Date and time of round: January 8, 2020 at 13:33:44 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 473

Tie-breaking rule: December 27, 2019 at 13:35:09 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of January 6, 2020

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1,200 567
451-600 18,789
401-450 40,965
441-450 9,483
431-440 9,579
421-430 6,630
411-420 7,108
401-410 8,165
351-400 47,874
391-400 8,252
381-390 10,260
371-380 9,918
361-370 9,938
351-360 9,506
301-350 27,117
0-300 3,643
Total 138,955

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update December 11, 2019

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – December 11, 2019

No program specified

Number of invitations issued: 3,200

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,200th or above

Date and time of round: December 11, 2019 at 13:26:03 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 472

Tie-breaking rule: December 6, 2019 at 03:03:49 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of December 11, 2019

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1,200 715
451-600 15,917
401-450 40,533
441-450 9,135
431-440 9,829
421-430 6,556
411-420 7,018
401-410 7,995
351-400 47,004
391-400 8,239
381-390 10,035
371-380 9,710
361-370 9,733
351-360 9,287
301-350 26,779
0-300 3,687
Total 134,635

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update November 27, 2019

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – November 27, 2019

No program specified

Number of invitations issued: 3,600

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,600th or above

Date and time of round: November 27, 2019 at 12:44:41 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 471

Tie-breaking rule: November 11, 2019 at 6:29:10 UTC

For more details please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of November 23, 2019

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1,200 709
451-600 14,915
401-450 40,879
441-450 9,166
431-440 10,041
421-430 6,602
411-420 7,018
401-410 8,052
351-400 46,932
391-400 8,248
381-390 9,974
371-380 9,690
361-370 9,719
351-360 9,301
301-350 26,644
0-300 3,769
Total 133,848

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

September 18, 2025

SINP ISW: Expression of Interest (EOI) Selection Results November 12, 2019

SINP International Skilled Workers: Expression of Interest (EOI) Selection Results

See below for information on the selection rounds that have occurred through the SINP’s EOI system . Please note that the SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation so that nominees with positive employment prospects in Saskatchewan are selected and nominations do not exceed employment demand.
The size and frequency of EOI Selections will be determined by the needs of the SINP application inventory. Selections will take place on a monthly basis, at minimum. The dates of the selections will not be posted before they take place.

Express Entry: 303 Invitation has been issued dated on November 12, 2019 at the score of lowest ranked Candidate to Apply at 69 with including following NOCs

0013, 0014, 0016, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0121, 0122, 0125, 0131, 0212, 0213, 0421, 0423, 0601, 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 0712, 0714, 0821, 1114, 1121, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1225, 1241, 1253, 1254, 1311, 1313, 2134, 2144, 2172, 2174, 2221, 2234, 2251, 2252, 2253, 2263, 2272, 2281, 2282, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3234, 4011, 4021, 4033, 4152, 4153, 4161, 4163, 4165, 4166, 4167, 4169, 4211, 4212, 4214, 4214, 4215, 6221, 6235, 6315, 6316, 6321, 6331, 6332, 6342, 7202, 7237, 7241, 7242, 7244, 7251, 7271, 7311, 7312, 7315, 7321, 7371, 9213, 9241

Occupation In Demand : 222 Invitation has been issued dated on November 12, 2019 at the score of lowest ranked Candidate to Apply : 69 with including following NOCs

0013, 0014, 0016, 0111, 0112, 0113, 0114, 0121, 0122, 0125, 0131, 0212,0213, 0421, 0423, 0601, 0621, 0631, 0632, 0711, 0712, 0714, 0821, 1114, 1121, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1215, 1221, 1222, 1223, 1225, 1241, 1253, 1254, 1311, 1313, 2134, 2144, 2172, 2174, 2221, 2234, 2251, 2252, 2253, 2263, 2272, 2281, 2282, 3211, 3212, 3214, 3215, 3234, 4011, 4021, 4033, 4152, 4153, 4161, 4163, 4165, 4166, 4167, 4169, 4211, 4212, 4214, 4214, 4215, 6221, 6235, 6315, 6316, 6321, 6331, 6332, 6342, 7202, 7237, 7241, 7242, 7244, 7251, 7271, 7311, 7312, 7315, 7321, 7371, 9213, 9241

Find your Occupation title NOCs code at http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/NOC/Matrix2016.aspx?ver=16

For more detail of SINP Expresssion of Interest draw please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/international-skilled-worker-eoi-system

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update October 29, 2018

Number of invitations issued: 3,900

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: October 29, 2018 at 16:36:30 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 442

Tie-breaking rule: October 16, 2018 at 06:09:04 UTC

For More detail please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of October 25, 2018

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 435
451-600 1,773
401-450 30,370
441-450 736
431-440 9,177
421-430 6,217
411-420 6,885
401-410 7,355
351-400 36,880
391-400 6,841
381-390 7,721
371-380 7,661
361-370 7,407
351-360 7,250
301-350 21,049
0-300 3,310
Total 93,817
September 18, 2025

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program Update November 09, 2018

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its 2018 nomination allocation, a total of 6,600 nominations for successful applicants across all streams.

New applications, and applications which have already been submitted to the OINP, will continue to be accepted and considered under the OINP’s 2019 nomination allocation, with the exception of the Masters Graduate stream.

The OINP is operated by the Ontario government in partnership with the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  The OINP assesses applications and nominates candidates for permanent residence.  Individuals nominated by the OINP can then apply for permanent residence through IRCC. IRCC makes the final decision on each application and issues permanent resident visas to successful applicants.

Please visit http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html for more updates.

September 18, 2025

STUDY IN CANADA !! FANSHAWE COLLEGE, ONTARIO UPDATE, 19 NOVEMBER 2018

FANSHAWE COLLEGE, ONTARIO UPDATE, 19 NOVEMBER 2018

We are pleased to announce that the May 2019 intake for Fanshawe College will be open for applications from November 19, 2018 until November 22, 2018. Please keep reading for the list of programs and keep in mind that more programs may be added when they open. Please only apply for a program that a particular applicant is interested in. If you are interested to apply for May 2019 Intake, Please fill up web assessment form at: https://www.uiis.ca/assessment-form/

On November 19, 2018 at 11:00 (IST), the following programs will be open:

  • PEM1 – Practical Elements of Mechanical Engineering | Post Graduate Program
  • PRJ1 – Project Management | Post Graduate Program
  • SST3 – Software and Information Systems Testing | Post Graduate Program
  • GAP1 – General Arts and Science – One Year | Post Secondary Certificate
  • PSW6S – Personal Support Worker | Post Secondary Certificate
  • WTQ1S – Welding Techniques | Post Secondary Certificate
  • BKM2 – Business – Marketing (Co-op) | Post Secondary Diploma
  • BUS1 – Business | Post Secondary Diploma
  • BLS1 – Business – Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Post Secondary Diploma
  • MTA7 – Motive Power Technician – (Automotive) | Post Secondary Diploma

On November 20, 2018 at 11:00 (IST) the following programs will be open:

  • ADC1 – Advance Communication for Professionals | Post Graduate Program
  • ATA2 – Artisanal Culinary Arts | Post Graduate Program
  • BAN1 – Business Analysis | Post Graduate Program
  • CPJ2 – Construcion Project Management | Post Graduate Program
  • ESD2 – Electronics and Embedded Systems Development | Post Graduate Program
  • CHF2 – Culinary skills | Post Secondary Certificate
  • BAC2 – Business – Accounting | Post Secondary Diploma
  • ECE1 – Early Childhood Education | Post Secondary Diploma
  • EMN2 – Electromechanical Engineering Technician (Co-op) | Post Secondary Diploma

On November 21, 2018 at 11:00 (IST) the following programs will be open:

  • HSY2 – Health Systems Management | Post Graduate Program
  • THM1 – Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management | Post Graduate Program
  • ISM1 – Information Security Management | Post Graduate Program
  • ITB1 – International Business Management | Post Graduate Program
  • SCM1 – Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Post Graduate Program
  • BFS2 – Business Fundamentals | Post Secondary Certificate
  • BIN3 – Business – Insurance | Post Secondary Diploma
  • BLS1 – Business – Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Post Secondary Diploma
  • BKM1 – Business – Marketing | Post Secondary Diploma
  • MTD7 – Motive Power Technician – (Diesel) | Post Secondary Diploma
Requirements and Details
  1. IELTS entry criteria: Each module must be at least 6.0 or above.
  2. Student Contact Information: Applications without student contact information on the VAS portal will be REJECTED. Please provide us with correct contact information.
  3. Conditional Offer Letters: Conditional offer will be issued only for a pending last semester mark sheet(s) (and/or degree) or a Grade 12th (equivalent) mark sheet.
  4. Program Change Requests: Once an offer letter (conditional/Unconditional) is issued for a student, students cannot apply for a change of program. If an application is rejected OR a program is closed for more offers, students can request a change of program at that time – however, these students will not be on any sort of priority and other students who have applied for the programs will still be considered first. Please ensure that you make applications for the program a student is actually interested in and wants to pursue.
  5. Fee Payment: Student are required to pay annual fee before applying for their Visas under the new guidelines set by the IRCC under SDS. The deadline to pay fee from the date of offer will be approximately 3 weeks – if students cannot pay full year fee within these 3 weeks, they can pay a non-refundable amount of CAD 2300 within deadline mentioned on their offer letter to be counted as a paid student. The balance amount can be paid over another 2 weeks.
  6. Application Fee: This continues to be waived off for Indian applicants.
September 18, 2025

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program Update November 27, 2018

November 27, 2018

Express Entry – Targeted Notifications of Interest under Human Capital Priorities Stream

Please be advised that the OINP has issued Notifications of Interest (NOI) under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream to targeted candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet the HCP stream criteria and have a job offer in Ontario with points for arranged employment.

This targeted search was done to help Ontario meet its labour market and economic development priorities, as well as to be more responsive to employer needs.

The results of yesterday’s round are as follows:

Number of invitations issued: 185
Date and time of portal search: November 26, 2018 at 1:13PM EST
CRS score range: 350-448
Date Express Entry profile submitted: January 1, 2018 to November 26, 2018

Please visit http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html for more updates.

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update December 19, 2018

Results: Rounds of invitations

Number of invitations issued: 3,900

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,900th or above

Date and time of round: December 19, 2018 at 12:35:17 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 439

Tie-breaking rule: February 6, 2018 at 19:31:37 UTC

For More detail please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/rounds-invitations.html

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of December 14, 2018

CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 132
451-600 282
401-450 31,898
441-450 1,544
431-440 9,499
421-430 6,435
411-420 6,922
401-410 7,498
351-400 38,166
391-400 6,997
381-390 7,993
371-380 7,961
361-370 7,738
351-360 7,477
301-350 21,946
0-300 3,300
Total 95,724

The numbers in this table reflect the total number of people in the pool overall, a few days before an invitation round. The score distribution may change as people submit new profiles and other profiles expire.

The table numbers in italics are a detailed breakdown of the bold number immediately above.

Sponsorship Parents and Grandparents Applications Update December 31, 2018

PGP Sponsorship Application Update

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) continues to be very popular, with high demand for sponsorship from Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Details on the 2019 intake system will be released in January 2019.

IRCC has announced by its official Face book account today on December 31, 2018 that the re-opening of the Parents and Grandparents Program will be opening in late January, not on the 2nd January 2019. ,IRCC will give advance notice before it opens.