{"id":14329,"date":"2016-08-24T14:43:48","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T14:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/fr\/2016-express-entry-draw-18-750-invitations-lowest-crs-score-538\/"},"modified":"2017-02-24T12:09:20","modified_gmt":"2017-02-24T12:09:20","slug":"2016-express-entry-draw-18-750-invitations-lowest-crs-score-538","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/fr\/2016-express-entry-draw-18-750-invitations-lowest-crs-score-538\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Express Entry Draw #18: 750 Invitations, Lowest CRS Score 538"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 24th<\/sup>\u00a02016 – Canadian Immigration authorities conducted the 18th<\/sup>\u00a0round of invitations under Express Entry in 2016 and 41st<\/sup>\u00a0overall, inviting 750 applicants for permanent residence.\u00a0 The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 538 a major increase from the previous draw. \u00a0It was the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0draw in 2016 under the\u00a0Express Entry System<\/a>\u00a0where the lowest CRS score was above 500.<\/p>\n

\"2016<\/p>\n

Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by Canadian immigration authorities (\u00ab\u00a0CIC\u00a0\u00bb) on January 1, 2015 which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and certain parts of the Provincial Nominee Program.<\/p>\n

Stakeholders expect to see future CRS scores well below\u00a0500<\/strong>\u00a0this year to enable Canadian immigration authorities to meet targeted annual immigration levels for 2016.<\/p>\n

Read our 2015 Express Entry Year-End report,\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What this means for employers<\/h3>\n

Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNP\u2019s) to ensure long term retention of employees.<\/p>\n

We provide Canadian employers with unparalleled immigration legal services and recruitment of foreign nationals through our in-house enterprise SkilledWorker (www.skilledworker.com<\/a>). We bring approved candidates to Canada in the shortest time possible. Employers in a wide range of industries can directly benefit from our unique position as one of Canada\u2019s leading online immigration firms in the industry to meet both their recruitment and immigration requirements.<\/p>\n

Interested employers wishing to seek our assistance are invited to contact us\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for further information.<\/p>\n

What this means for candidates<\/h3>\n

It is expected that the majority of applicants to be issued (ITA\u2019s) under Canada\u2019s Express Entry Immigration system in 2016 will require a CRS scores under\u00a0500<\/strong>\u00a0points, enabling a significant number of applicants to receive permanent admission to Canada without a job offer or nomination under a provincial immigration program.\u00a0 However, securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our\u00a0free on-line evaluation<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0We will provide you with your evaluation results within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n