Immigration News Tenth Express Entry Draw in Canada Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) May 23, 2018 IMPACT – MEDIUM Canada conducted its 10th Express Entry draw of the year Wednesday, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The lowest qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System score was 440. The number of invitations remained at 3,500, the same as the previous three draws. The minimum qualifying score of 440 was the lowest cutoff score so far this year. 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 BAL Analysis: Canada continues to invite a high number of individuals for permanent residency. The increased number of invitations in the past four draws and the low minimum scores are good news for applicants. 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.
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