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The cut-off score in today’s draw was 465, a five-point decrease from the previous draw’s minimum score of 470.
Canada’s Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class, which are three of Canada’s main economic-class immigration programs.
Eligible candidates for each program are issued a score under what is known as the Comprehensive Ranking System, or CRS, which determines their rank in the pool.
Scores are based on factors including age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French.
The highest-ranked candidates are awarded an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence (ITAs) through regular draws from the pool, which usually take place every two weeks, and the Government of Canada aims to process applications for Canadian permanent residence from Express Entry candidates in six months or less.
Time between draws a crucial variable
The time between draws is a crucial variable that influences the cut-off CRS score.
The cut-off score in the May 29 draw reached 470 after a period of four weeks elapsed between all-program draws, which allowed a greater number of candidates with higher scores to enter the pool.
The fact only two weeks passed between the previous invitation round on May 29 and today’s draw means fewer candidates were able to enter the pool between draws, leading to a five-point reduction in the cut-off score.
