Immigration News - Canada Express Entry draw invites 3,000, minimum score drops Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) March 26, 2018 Canada conducted its sixth Express Entry draw of the year Monday, issuing 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The lowest qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System score was 446. The number of invitations was the same as in the previous three draws, conducted Feb. 7, Feb. 21 and March 14. The minimum qualifying score fell by 10 points. Date Invitations Minimum Score Nov. 8, 2017 2,000 458 Nov. 15, 2017 2,750 439 Dec. 6, 2017 2,750 452 Dec. 20, 2017 2,750 446 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 BAL Analysis: Canada continues to invite a high number of individuals for permanent residency, and the drop in the minimum score is 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.