Number of invitations, minimum score remain stable in latest draw Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) October 4, 2017 IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Canada conducted its 23rd Express Entry draw of the year Wednesday, issuing 2,801 invitations to apply for permanent residency. The lowest qualifying score was 438. What does the change mean? The number of invitations was on par with the last two draws after dipping slightly in the Sept. 6 draw. The low minimum qualifying score of 438, however, indicates that a wide array of candidates is being invited to apply for permanent residence. Date Invitations Score Date Invitations Score Jan. 3 2,902 468 May 25* 143 775 Jan. 11 3,334 459 May 25** 400 199 Jan. 25 3,508 453 May 31 3,877 413 Feb. 8 3,664 447 June 28 3,409 449 Feb. 22 3,611 441 July 12 3,202 440 March 1 3,884 434 Aug. 2 3,264 441 March 24 3,749 441 Aug. 9 2,991 433 April 5 3,753 431 Aug. 23 3,035 434 April 12 3,923 423 Sept. 6 2,772 435 April 19 3,665 415 Sept. 20 2,871 433 May 4 3,796 423 Oct. 4 2,801 438 May 17 3,687 415 *PNP nominees only **Federal Skilled Trades Program applicants only. BAL Analysis: Canada is continuing its trend of issuing a high number of invitations for permanent residency. The government has issued more than 70,000 invitations so far this year, more than the number of invitations issued in all of 2016 and 2015 combined. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney. Copyright © 2017 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.