July 12th Express Entry Draw Decreases CRS Cut-off Threshold

In the Express Entry draw that was held on July 12, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off went down to 440 points. This means that all the candidates in the Express Entry pool who scored 440 or more points in the CRS were issued the Invitation to Apply (ITA).

A total number of 3,202 candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residency of Canada.

There has been a decrease of nine points since the previous draw which was carried out on June 28^th.

After changes were made tot he CRS last month, this is the second draw that has taken place since then.

After the changes, and as was mentioned by WWICS sometime back, a temporary rise in the CRS cut off threshold was expected. This is considering the fact that there has been an increase in score of some candidates who had siblings living in Canada and of those who had French proficiency.

There was another reason attributed to this temporary rise in cut-off of Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and that is there has been a long gap between the draws that took place last month.

The cut-off threshold has been higher than the historic low of 413 points and beyond. Candidates who are already in the pool should not feel disheartened as the cut-off threshold in indeed decreased in the Express Entry draw that took place this time.

It should also be noted that slightly less Invitation to Apply (ITA) have been issued this time as compared to previous draw.

After the July 12^th draw, a total number of 54,487 Invitation to Apply (ITA) have been issued till now for the year 2017. This number is much higher as compared to the whole of previous year.

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Express Entry is clearly the main driver of the economic immigration to Canada.

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Canada Ranks 2nd in Best Country for Immigrants to Live Finds US Study

Canada has been placed at the number 2 spot among the list of countries that are best for immigrants to live in. The number one spot has been taken by Sweden.

The report has been compiled by US News and World Report and it assessed 80 countries on the factors of their income equality, economic stability and labor markets for creating this list.

The ranking has been compiled after consulting with thousands of members of the public and business leaders.

In this latest list of the best countries to live in for immigrants, United States of American has been put at the seventh place, just behind Norway.

Sweden has pushed back Canada to take up the number 1 position, this study was carried out by the US News and World Report as part of an effort to find out the best countries in the world based on a number of social and economic attributes.

When it comes to overall ranking, the position of Canada remains the same, but Sweden slides down to the sixth position. This shows the strength of Canada across a wide range of assessment factors.

US News and World Report created the ranking on immigration after looking at the share of immigrants in a country's population, the amount of money that is sent abroad by these immigrants and the rankings of integration policies in various country by United Nations.

Canada scored high numbers not only in the field of healthy economy but also in the field of integration measures for immigrants, for example in language training.

When we consider the education factor, Canada takes up the first position. The report also states that the primary and secondary education is compulsory in Canada and it is available free.

The de-centralized federation of Canada enables provinces to provide a structured education system at the local level. Students who have studied in Canada score more than average for International Student Assessment on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Nova Scotia Express Entry Immigration Stream Reopens, Closes within Hours

In the early hours of July 5^th, a popular immigration stream was reopened by the Canadian province of Nova Scotia in the form of Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry.

By way of this stream, candidates who are eligible in the Express Entry pool can also apply for the provincial nomination by way of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), which is one of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs) run by Canada.

The popularity of this program can be seen from the fact that the intake period closed within hours after its opening on July 5^th. As has been indicated by the most recent intake period, this program gets closed within hours of its opening, just like the way it has happened on most previous occasions.

It is expected that this new stream will open up in the next few months also and than in the next year. This will be beneficial for numerous candidates in the pool who have prepared for it in advance.

By way of the Category B of the Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream, candidates that are in the Express Entry stream and have the required experience in any of the given 'opportunity' occupations can submit their applications.

It is not required to have a job offer for this category.

This Express Entry-aligned stream is an enhanced one. Applicants who are successful receive an additional of 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and consequently it will be easy for them to receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA) and will become the permanent resident of Canada soon.

The Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry stream is among the few left immigration programs run by Canada that works on first-come, first-served basis. It is worth noting here that, in recent years the popularity of Nova Scotia has increased considerably.

Eligibility Requirement

Candidates in the Express Entry pool who want to apply for Category B of the Nova Scotia should have:

·         Have a minimum of one year of full time work experience

·         Should demonstrate proficiency in English or French

·         Have their foreign educational certificates assessed

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