Canada express entry news

Here are some recent news updates and changes related to the Express Entry program in Canada:

Recent Changes:

  1. New Language Requirements: As of November 2020, Express Entry candidates must demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 in all four language abilities (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in order to be eligible for the program.
  2. Increased Points for Language Ability: As of November 2020, language ability is now worth 28 points in the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), up from 24 points previously.
  3. New Points for Education: As of November 2020, education is now worth 15 points in the CRS, up from 10 points previously.
  4. Changes to the CRS: As of November 2020, the CRS has been updated to give more weight to factors such as language ability, education, and work experience.

Recent Draws:

  1. Express Entry Draw #193: Held on March 3, 2023, this draw issued 5,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a CRS score of 745 or higher.
  2. Express Entry Draw #192: Held on February 16, 2023, this draw issued 5,500 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 744 or higher.
  3. Express Entry Draw #191: Held on January 26, 2023, this draw issued 5,500 ITAs to candidates with a CRS score of 743 or higher.

Upcoming Changes:

  1. New Express Entry Stream for French-Speaking Candidates: The Government of Canada has announced plans to launch a new Express Entry stream for French-speaking candidates, which is expected to be introduced in 2023.
  2. Changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The Government of Canada has announced plans to make changes to the PNP, which will allow provinces to nominate more candidates for permanent residence through the Express Entry system.

Other News:

  1. Canada's Immigration Levels Plan: The Government of Canada has announced its immigration levels plan for 2023-2025, which includes a target of 1.2 million new permanent residents over the next three years.
  2. Express Entry Backlog: The Government of Canada has announced plans to reduce the Express Entry backlog, which currently stands at around 170,000 applications.
  3. IRCC Processing Times: The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it is working to reduce processing times for Express Entry applications, which currently range from 6-12 months.

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