Immigration News - Canada Latest Express Entry draw invites 3,750 for permanent residency Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) June 13, 2018 IMPACT – MEDIUM Canada conducted its 12th Express Entry draw of the year Wednesday, issuing 3,750 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The lowest qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System score was 451. The number of invitations increased over recent draws, although the minimum qualifying score was the highest since March. Date Invitations Minimum Score Jan.10, 2018 2,750 446 Jan. 24, 2018 2,750 444 Feb. 7, 2018 3,000 442 Feb. 21, 2018 3,000 442 March 14, 2018 3,000 456 March 26, 2018 3,000 446 April 11, 2018 3,500 444 April 25, 2018 3,500 441 May 9, 2018 3,500 441 May 23, 2018 3,500 440 May 30, 2018 700* (500 Federal Skilled Trades; 200 Provincial Nominees) 288 (Federal Skilled Trades); 902 (Provincial Nominees) June 13 3,750 451 *Draw limited to two programs BAL Analysis: The high number of invitations and low qualifying scores are good news for Express Entry candidates. Canada continues to issue invitations for permanent residency at a rate outpacing previous years, consistent with its projections to accept more than 300,000 new immigrants per year in the next three years. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney. Copyright © 2018 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.