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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Canada has conducted its 14th Express Entry draw of 2016, issuing 773 invitations to apply. The lowest qualifying score was 488.
What does the change mean? The lowest qualifying score remains low and in line with the previous three draws, but the number of invitations for permanent residency has also fallen in the past several draws compared to draws earlier this year.
Background: Last year, Canada issued 31,063 invitations to apply through Express Entry. Officials had projected a greater number for 2016, but at mid-year they have only issued 15,286 invitations to apply, less than half of last year’s invitations.
Express Entry Draws in 2016:
BAL Analysis: The latest draw indicates that the minimum score to obtain an invitation to apply remains low; however, fewer candidates have been selected and offered invitations to apply in the past several rounds.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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