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September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update July 10, 2019

Results: Rounds of invitations

Number of invitations issued: 3,600

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

Date and time of round: July 10, 2019

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 460

Tie-breaking rule: June 11, 2019

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 July 5, 2019
CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1,200 312
451-600 6,305
401-450 37,287
441-450 7,169
431-440 9,649
421-430 6,339
411-420 6,781
401-410 7,349
351-400 41,455
391-400 7,367
381-390 8,869
371-380 8,469
361-370 8,691
351-360 8,059
301-350 23,912
0-300 3,539
Total 112,810

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-In-Demand Occupation List Update – April 04, 2019

SINP In-Demand Occupation List Revised on April 04, 2019

SINP has updated the list of occupation in demand dated on April 04, 2019. Accounting Technician, Computer Programmer and Interactive media developers and more has been updated in present list of occupation. SINP applicants for the International Skilled Worker sub-categories of Occupations in Demand and Express Entry may be required to provide documentation related to professional status or licensure.

For more details, Please visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-international-skilled-workers/sinp-in-demand-occupation-list

September 18, 2025

Get a study permit through the Student Direct Stream

Some international students can get their study permits faster by using the Student Direct Stream.

Who can apply

You can apply if you’re a legal resident in:

  • China
  • India
  • the Philippines, or
  • Vietnam

If you live in another country (even if you’re a citizen of one of the countries above), you have to apply through the regular study permit application process.

Documents you need for your application

You must include these documents with your application:

Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/student-direct-stream.html

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update 13 June 2018

Number of invitations issued: 3,750

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,500th or above

Date and time of round: June 13, 2018 at 11:31:36 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 451

Tie-breaking rule: July 21, 2017 at 07:01:28 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 June 8, 2018
CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 317
451-600 2,596
401-450 27,992
441-450 1,092
431-440 7,829
421-430 5,832
411-420 6,423
401-410 6,816
351-400 33,594
391-400 6,101
381-390 6,938
371-380 6,935
361-370 6,864
351-360 6,756
301-350 19,473
0-300 3,298
Total 87,270
September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update 25 June 2018

Number of invitations issued: 3,750

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,750 or above

Date and time of round: June 25, 2018 at 12:11:51 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 442

Tie-breaking rule: January 28, 2018 at 21:06:11 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 June 20, 2018
CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 209
451-600 1,057
401-450 29,083
441-450 1,731
431-440 8,030
421-430 5,874
411-420 6,519
401-410 6,929
351-400 34,160
391-400 6,159
381-390 7,041
371-380 7,080
361-370 6,981
351-360 6,899
301-350 19,750
0-300 3,307
Total 87,566
September 18, 2025

Express Entry PR Application Submission Deadline Update 25 June 2018

La version française suit le texte anglais.

Dear Candidate,

This is to notify you of some important improvements to the Express Entry requirements and Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

As of June 26, 2018, the amount of time you have to submit an application for permanent residence will change from 90 to 60 days.

How does this change impact you?

If you were invited to apply before June 26, 2018, you still have 90 days to complete your application.

If you’re invited to apply after June 26, 2018 you’ll have 60 days to complete your application.

With this change, we are moving back to the original timeframe as it better reflects the intended design of Express Entry as a process leading to expedited results for you, our clients.

Please note, you do not need to update your profile unless you are adding new information related to these changes.

To find out about the changes made to Express Entry and to see if they apply to you, visit What changes have recently been made to Express Entry?

Thank you,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bonjour,

Le présent courriel vise à vous informer de certaines améliorations importantes ayant été apportées aux exigences d’Entrée express et au Système de classement global (SCG).

En date du 26 juin 2018, le délai dont vous disposez pour soumettre une demande de résidence permanente passe de 90 à 60 jours.

Quelles sont les conséquences de ce changement pour vous?

Si vous avez reçu une invitation à présenter une demande avant le 26 juin 2018, vous avez toujours un délai de 90 jours pour soumettre votre demande.

Si vous recevez une invitation après le 26 juin 2018, vous disposerez de 60 jours pour soumettre votre demande.

Ce changement vient rétablir le délai d’origine, car celui-ci traduit mieux le système Entrée express tel qu’il a été conçu au départ, c’est-à-dire comme un processus censé produire des résultats accélérés pour vous, nos clients.

Veuillez prendre note que vous n’avez pas à mettre votre profil à jour, à moins que vous ne souhaitiez ajouter de nouveaux renseignements liés à ce changement.

Pour en savoir plus sur les changements apportés à Entrée express et découvrir s’ils s’appliquent à vous, consultez la page Quels changements ont récemment été apportés à Entrée express?

Merci.

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

Sponsorship Parents and Grandparents Applications Update 21-August-2018

Ottawa to scrap controversial immigration lottery system for families

Immigration sponsorship lottery draws nearly 100k applications

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen will announce the changes today at an event in Vancouver.

The changes, which will take effect in 2019, will replace the random selection process for sponsorship applications with a first-come-first-served application process.

The so-called lottery system drew criticism when it was introduced last year after many potential sponsors said they felt it was unfair.

For more details :  https://globalnews.ca/news/4397809/canada-immigration-lottery-system/amp/

September 18, 2025

Express Entry Draw Update August 22, 2018

Number of invitations issued: 3,750

Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,750th or above

Date and time of round: August 22, 2018 at 13:19:10 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 440

Tie-breaking rule: February 21, 2018 at 11:28:03 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 August 16, 2018
CRS Score Range Number of Candidates
601-1200 189
451-600 1,194
401-450 29,011
441-450 534
431-440 8,806
421-430 5,982
411-420 6,645
401-410 7,044
351-400 34,542
391-400 6,332
381-390 7,237
371-380 7,135
361-370 7,021
351-360 6,817
301-350 20,078
0-300 3,201
Total 88,215

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

September 18, 2025

SINP-Express Entry ISW EOI Draw Update August 21, 2018

August 21, 2018

Express Entry EOI candidates invited to apply: 466

Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 68 points

All EOI’s had Educational Credential Assessments (required document for applications).

Please note that the SINP limits the selection of EOIs by occupation by fiscal year so that nominees with positive employment prospects in Saskatchewan are selected and nominations do not exceed employment demand.  As a result, in 2018-19 the following occupations have been removed from the SINP In-Demand Occupation List: Engineering Managers; Manufacturing Managers; Utilities Managers; Civil Engineers; Computer Engineers; Software Engineers and Designers; Web Designers and Developers; Landscape and Horticulture Technicians and Specialists; Electronic Service Technicians (household and business equipment); Economists and Economic Policy Researchers and Analysts.

The size and frequency of EOI Selections will be determined by the needs of the SINP application inventory.  To begin with, selections will take place on a monthly basis, at minimum.  The dates of the selections will not be posted.

For more details 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

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Notifications of Interest Update

Notifications of Interest – OINP

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will be issuing Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool who qualify for one of Ontario’s Express Entry streams on a regular basis. After each round of the NOIs, the OINP will post the details and methodology used for each search below.

For more details please refer : http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNOI.html

Total number of NOIs issued in 2018 to date
Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) 3534
French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (FSSW) 931
Skilled Trades Stream (ST) 1006

 

 

 

August 2018
Stream Date NOIs Issued Details
HCP

Targetted Job Offer

 08/09/18
2:23 PM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 947
CRS Score Range: 350-439
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to August 9, 2018
FSSW 08/09/18
9:01 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 14
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to August 9, 2018
FSSW 08/02/18
8:55 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 32
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to August 2, 2018

 

July 2018
Stream Date NOIs Issued Details
FSSW 07/26/18
8:47AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 22
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 26, 2018
ST 07/25/18
3:05 PM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 36
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 25, 2018
FSSW 07/19/18
8:52 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 31
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 19, 2018
ST 07/19/18
10:25 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 243
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 19, 2018
FSSW 07/12/18
10:22 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 24
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 12, 2018
FSSW 07/05/18
8:46 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 31
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to July 5, 2018

 

June 2018
Stream Date NOIs Issued Details
FSSW 06/28/18
9:20AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 21
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to June 28, 2018
FSSW 06/21/18
2:02 PM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 44
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to June 21, 2018
FSSW 06/14/18
11:20 AM EST		 Number of NOIs issued: 58
Date Express Entry profile submitted:
January 1, 2018 to June 14, 2018