More invitations to apply (ITA) via the Express Entry system have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the first-ever draw based on education category, the immigration service sent 1,000 ITAs to applicants. In order to be eligible for this draw, applicants had to: • a minimum score of 479 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); • and before 10:35 a.m. UTC on August 10, 2024, an Express Entry candidate profile must be created. An overview of the 2025 Ex

The composition of the Express Entry candidate pool has changed significantly as a result of the loss of organized employment points under the Comprehensive Ranking System.  Thousands of Express Entry candidates have had their CRS scores drop by 50 or 200 points,which has a significant impact on their chances of gaining an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residency. Changes in the Express Entry candidate pool. The most significant reduction in scores among Express Entry candidate

Express Entry candidates will no longer receive additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for holding a genuine job offer.