IRCC Latest Express Entry Draw Issues 291 Provincial Nominee ITAs | Canada Immigration

Express Entry is Canada’s system for managing skilled immigration applications, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates are ranked through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), with high-scoring candidates receiving invitations to apply for permanent residence.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination get an additional 600 CRS points, which virtually guarantees they will receive an ITA in subsequent draws.

PNP candidates already have relatively high base scores, and with the additional 600 points from their provincial nomination, their total scores are typically much higher, resulting in higher minimum scores for PNP-specific draws.

You need to apply to a specific province or territory’s Provincial Nominee Program. Each province has different application criteria and processes. Typically, you need connections to the province (such as a job offer, study experience) or work in an occupation in demand in that province.

IRCC typically holds draws every two weeks, but frequency may vary based on immigration targets and application volumes. Additional draws for specific categories may also be held.

The CRS score is based on core human capital factors (age, education, language ability, Canadian work experience), skill transferability, spouse factors, and additional points (provincial nomination, French language ability, etc.).

French language ability provides additional points: achieving CLB 7 in all four French abilities provides 25 additional points; achieving certain levels in both French and English can provide up to 50 additional points.

After receiving an ITA, applicants have 60 days to submit a complete permanent residence application, including all supporting documents and evidence.

You can improve your CRS score by: improving language test scores, gaining Canadian work or education experience, obtaining a provincial nomination, increasing education level, or securing a valid job offer.

Category-based draws are specialized draws that IRCC conducts for candidates with specific attributes (such as French language ability, specific occupational experience, etc.) to meet Canada’s economic needs and labor market gaps.

Express Entry profiles are valid for 12 months. If you don’t receive an ITA during this period, your profile will expire and you’ll need to submit a new one.

Yes, if your personal information changes (such as improved language test scores, new work experience, etc.), you can update your profile at any time, and your CRS score will be adjusted accordingly.

Yes, applicants who receive a provincial nomination are expected to intend to live in that province. While the Canadian Constitution guarantees freedom of movement for citizens and permanent residents, PNP applicants should demonstrate genuine intention to settle in the nominating province.

IRCC aims to process 80% of complete Express Entry applications within 6 months, but actual processing times may vary depending on case complexity and application volumes.

Yes, if your application is refused, you can typically submit a new application, but you need to address the issues that led to the refusal. In some cases, there may be options for appeal or judicial review.

If the principal applicant has a spouse or common-law partner, the spouse’s language ability, education level, and Canadian work experience can affect the CRS score. Single applicants can receive higher points in the “human capital factors” category.

This depends on your current immigration status. If you hold a valid work permit, you can continue working. If you’re outside Canada, you typically need to obtain a work permit to work while waiting.

The main applicant needs to pay $825 CAD processing fee and $500 CAD right of permanent residence fee. Additional fees apply for spouses and dependent children.

No. An ITA is only an invitation to submit a permanent residence application. Applications still undergo comprehensive review to ensure all information is truthful and accurate and meets all eligibility requirements.

Yes, but note: if your application was submitted from within Canada, leaving may affect your status maintenance; in some cases, you may need a returning resident visa to re-enter.