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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Canada conducted its 23rd Express Entry draw of 2016 Wednesday, issuing 2,080 invitations to apply. The lowest qualifying score was 472.
What does the change mean? The number of candidates invited to apply for permanent residency was the highest of any draw this year, up again from the last draw. The minimum score decreased slightly to 472 from 475 on Oct. 19.
Background: In 2015, Canada issued 31,063 invitations to apply through Express Entry. Officials projected a greater number for 2016, and have issued just 25,982 so far this year. The number of invitations has increased dramatically in the last two months. Express Entry Draws in 2016:
BAL Analysis: More invitations to apply were issued in Wednesday’s draw than in any draw this year. The increase is consistent with the trend in the past two months toward an increase in the number of candidates invited to apply for permanent residency per draw. The drop in the minimum qualifying score is also positive news for Express Entry candidates, as it was the lowest minimum qualifying score since April.
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