Confused As To Why The Next Express Entry Draw Taking A Long Time? Find Some Key Facts

The last or draw of Federal Express Entry system launched on 12 July 2017 and since then it has been a long wait for the applicants. Usually, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launch the express entry draws fortnightly (every 15 days) basis. However, for the last two draws, the trend has not been followed by IRCC and draws, in fact, were launched very late.

Earlier the EE draw trends used to break in terms of pre-launch of the draw, however, now it’s otherwise. It has been a matter of surprise for many applicants, especially after the incredible performance by Express Entry in the first half of the year.

Key Reasons for the Slowed Pace of Express Entry Draws

There are multiple factors behind the slow pace of Express Entry draws.

Annual Immigration Target Factor

Firstly, Canada has an immigration target of 71,700 invitations for Skilled Workers as per their Annual immigration plan 2017. This number includes candidates to be invited from all the below three categories of Express Entry System, i.e.

Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSW)

Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST)

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

However, until July 12, 2017, close to 55,000 candidates have already been invited for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) by IRCC, courtesy massive draws of express entry this year, IRCC has followed a pattern of about 3,000 invitations per express entry draw this year.

Now, as per the express entry draw frequency (fortnightly draws), close to 11 EE draws are remaining this year. Hence, it is explicable as to why the pace or frequency of express entry draws has been slowed by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)- the federal immigration department of Canada.

Provincial Nominee Program Factor

Meanwhile, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are doing a good job in terms of inviting and selecting the fair amount of candidates for provincial nomination, so that they can subsequently get the PR in Canada. So, when the express entry draws go slow, PNPs of Canada took the charge and issue invitations to the significant number of candidates.

What Canada immigration applicants need to do this juncture?

Well, apart from playing a waiting game, you can do some futuristic things. First of all, if you are not receiving invitation due to low CRS score, you can take steps to improve your points to be in a better position to get ITA (Invitation to apply) for Canadian PR from IRCC.

Secondly, keep an eye on the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and apply in the relevant programs as per your profile factors. You may also take services from a genuine, reliable and registered Canadian Immigration Consultant to help you choose and apply in the relevant Canada immigration program.

Lastly, to confirm your eligibility for the ideal Canada Immigration program, i.e. SINP, OINP, NSNP, etc. and get vital assistance to apply the same to obtain nomination and PR, you may send your details to certified Canada migration expert at info@maplfly.ca.