Express Entry Draw: August 20, 2020

On August 20, 2020, the Federal Government announced the next program-specific Express Entry draw. This one was for Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The CRS cut-off score was 454 points.

3,300 Invitations to Apply for permanent residence were issued.

The following are the minimum eligibility requirements for the Canadian Experience Class:

CLB level 5 (IELTS General: Listening, Writing, Speaking: 5.0; Reading: 4.0)

1 year of skilled work experience (NOC 0, A or B jobs; self-employment and work experience while being a full-time student doesn’t count; work while on Co-Op work permit doesn’t count) in the 3 years before you apply

Admissibility to Canada.

The score for the Canadian Experience Class is usually lower than the universal Express Entry draws. To compare, in the last universal draw, the score was 476 points which is 22 points more than the CEC draw.

About Express Entry

Express Entry is an incredibly fast and efficient system of managing applications for Canadian permanent residence put in place by the Canadian Government in 2015. It is used to manage three programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class, as well as some Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Under the terms of Express Entry, applicants provide information about their skills, education, language ability, work experience and some details online through a very user-friendly interface.

Once you complete your Express Entry profile, the system automatically assesses your rank in the Express Entry pool, using a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System, and tells you how many points you have.

The points are awarded for skills, education, language ability, work experience and other factors. Additional points can be awarded for Canadian degrees, diplomas and certificates, a valid job offer and a nomination from a province or a territory. You immediately see how many points you have.

Canadian Immigration Experts

You can naturally try to complete your Express Entry profile on your own if you can do everything properly. We, at Jane Katkova and Associates, offer our clients an Express Entry Assist program. We will help you with your Express Entry profile and will tell you all you need to know about Express Entry draws in 2018. We know which points to highlight to maximize your score. We know how to present your experience effectively. We know how to comply with specific requirements to streamline your application and improve your chances of an Invitation to Apply letter.

And, when you receive an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence, we can help you prepare an error-free, IRCC-ready application, which will run smoothly and quickly through IRCC system. There can be a good deal of paperwork, and we know how to handle that properly.

Jane Katkova & Associates are Canadian immigration experts. Call us at +1 (416) 661-4487, or email us at support@katkova.com to learn how we can help in your specific case!

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