Canada Holds Second Express Entry Draw of The Week
The second Express Entry draw of the week was held by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In a category-based selection draw for French language proficiency, the department issued 300 invitations to apply (ITAs). To be considered, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. This draw follows the most recent one on October 24, when 1,548 candidates with a minimum CRS of 776 were invited in the first PNP-only lottery since May 10. Because candidates in the Express Entry pool who are also nominated by a province receive an additional 600 CRS points, the minimum CRS score for PNP drawings tends to be higher. Express Entry candidates are no longer required to undergo an initial medical examination. Express Entry candidates are no longer needed to have an upfront immigrant medical examination (IME) before submitting their permanent residence application to IRCC as of October 1, this year. Although an exam is still required, candidate