Canada sends invitations to foreigners to apply for permanent citizenship

Canada Express Entry program is designed for skilled immigrants who desire to live permanently in Canada. (Reuters)

Skilled immigrants who want to live in Canada permanently have received invitations to apply for the Canada Express Entry program under the General Category. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent invitations to the Express Entry draw most recent round on April 23, 2024.

Through this round of invites, applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program are accepted.

A CRS score of 529 was awarded to the lowest-ranked candidate, and invitations to apply for 2095 Express Entry were sent to eligible foreign nationals rated on April 23, 2024. The tie-breaking rule date was November 8, 2023, at 17:50:29 UTC, and the round number 286 date and time was April 23, 2024, at 16:54:59 UTC.

Candidates are ranked out of a potential 1200 points using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which takes into account age, education, work experience, and language ability. If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is determined by the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profile.

The cut-off score for Express Entry candidates has fallen by 20 points from 549 to 529 since the April 10, 2024, draw, based on the date and time of submission.

Express Entry is Canada’s premier immigration system, which simplifies and expedites the procedure for skilled workers, experienced persons, and trades professionals through a variety of programs. The Canadian government establishes immigration targets, with the CRS cut-off score for each Express Entry draw, including the lowest-ranking candidate who receives an ITA for permanent residence, impacting the score.