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Calculating points for Canada's Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program involves assessing various factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. The points are awarded based on the applicant's proficiency in these areas. Here is a simplified breakdown:

    We have been asked this question many time "Why should I enter the Express Entry pool now despite a temporary pause in Express entry draws?

Introduction
Express Entry is Canada's main system for managing applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. It operates as a points-based system that ranks candidates in the Express Entry pool using a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Candidates with the highest scores are issued an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in regular draws from the pool.

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Express Entry Draws Explained-The Ins and Outs of Express Entry Draws: How IRCC Decides When to Send Out ITAs
Express Entry is Canada's system for managing applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. Candidates complete profiles in the Express Entry pool, and the highest ranked candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency during regular invitation rounds, known as Express Entry draws.

Understanding the intricacies of when and how the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts Express Entry draws is crucial for candidates aspiring to immigrate to Canada. In this article, we will unravel the decision-making process behind Express Entry draws and shed light on the factors that influence their timing.

Factors Influencing Express Entry Draws:

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Scores:

Want to immigrate to Canada? Know when the next CEC Express Entry draw is and how many candidates are likely to get in.

Want to immigrate to Canada? Know when the next CEC Express Entry draw is and how many candidates are likely to get in.

| Draw #| Date                           | Round type                         | Invitations issued | CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited

| 204   | September 14, 2021  | Canadian Experience Class | 2,000             | 462                                          

Thinking of Applying for Express Entry? Here's Everything You Need to Know About Profiles, Requirements, and Next Steps

Can I Update My Express Entry Profile?

Yes, you can update your Express Entry profile at any time before you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Express Entry operates on a pool system, where candidates submit their profile into the pool to be ranked against others. Updating certain details in your profile can help improve your ranking and chances of being invited to apply.

Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw - July 12th, 2023

On July 12th, Canada held another Express Entry draw, inviting 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based selection. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 375.

Recent Express Entry Draws Overview:

July 11th:

IRCC invited 800 candidates in an all-program draw.
Minimum CRS score needed was 505, higher than the previous week's category-based invitations but lower than the July 4th draw's requirement of 511.
July 4th - 7th:

Introduction: When it comes to overseas spousal sponsorship applications in Canada, understanding the concept of dual intent is crucial. Dual intent refers to the ability of individuals to have simultaneous intentions to both visit Canada temporarily and pursue permanent residency. This concept plays a significant role in facilitating the reunification of couples through spousal sponsorship. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of dual intent in Canadian immigration, specifically focusing on its benefits for overseas spousal sponsorship applications.

Express Entry Draw Canada invites 7000 new candidates Express Entry Draw #244  was Surprise and an unexpected Express Entry Draw 

Canada recently held its latest Express Entry draw on March 31, 2023, and invited 7,000 new candidates to apply for permanent residence. This draw saw a decrease in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement, which dropped to 484 points, down from the previous draw's requirement of 491 points.