Canada invites 671 PNP candidates in latest EE draw

In the latest round of invitations held under the Express Entry system, another 671 Canada immigration hopefuls have received invitations on March 8, 2021.

As the draw specifically targeted provincial nominees that had secured a nomination through Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [PNP], the minimum ranking score required – as per the Comprehensive Ranking System [CRS] – was on the higher side, that is, CRS 739.

A PNP nomination automatically adds 600 ‘additional’ CRS points, thereby significantly improving the ranking of the candidate in the Express Entry pool. For example, if an Express Entry candidate has a CRS 87 based on their human capital factors [such as age, education, work experience etc.], a PNP nomination will take them to CRS 687 [87 human capital factors score + 600 PNP nomination = 687 in total].

An Overview of Express Entry Draw #177
Date and Time of round	March 08, 2021 at 13:53:21 UTC
Number of invitations issued	671
Candidate invited from	Provincial Nominee Program [PNP]
Minimum CRS cut-off	CRS 739
Tie-breaking rule applied	February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC
Invitations issued by date [March 8]	18,700 [in 2020] | 38,657 [in 2021]

Only candidates with a provincial nomination were eligible for the latest federal Express Entry draw.

Canada’s PNP allows provincial and territorial [PT] governments to nominate individuals – that they find to have the most potential for thriving within their province/territory –for Canadian PR.

Acquiring Candian permanent residence through the PNP of Canada is a 2-step process. The first part of the process is that of securing a PNP nomination. The second part involves applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] for permanent residence in Canada.

There are almost 80 immigration pathways available under the PNP, many linked with the federal Express Entry system.

Provincial PNP streams linked with the federal Express Entry System
PNP Program	Province	Pathway
AINP	Alberta	Alberta Express Entry Stream
BC PNP	British Columbia	Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker
		Express Entry BC – Healthcare Professional
		Express Entry BC – International Graduate
		Express Entry BC – International Post-Graduate
MPNP	Manitoba	Skilled Workers Overseas – Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
NB PNP	New Brunswick	New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream
NL PNP	Newfoundland and Labrador	Express Entry Skilled Worker
NS NP	Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry
		Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
OINP	Ontario	Skilled Trades Stream [Express Entry]
		Human Capital Priorities Stream [Express Entry]
		French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream [Express Entry]
PEI PNP	Prince Edward Island	Express Entry stream
SINP	Saskatchewan	International Skilled Worker: Saskatchewan Express Entry
NT NP	Northwest Territories	Employer-Driven: Express Entry
YNP	Yukon	Express Entry

Fetching an Express Entry candidate 600 additional points towards their CRS score, a PNP nomination is a guarantee of that individual being invited by IRCC.

Applying for Canadian immigration through the Express Entry system is by invitation only.

Atie-breaking ruleof February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC was applied by IRCC in the latest Express Entry draw.

Applicable to profiles that have the minimum required ranking score, the tie-breaking rule gives precedence to Express Entry profiles created earlier as compared to those created at a later date.

Of the total 401,000 newcomers to be welcomed by Canada in 2021, a majority – that is, 108,500 – will be through the Express Entry system. Another 80,800 will gain their Canadian permanent residence through the PNP route.

How many will Canada accept through the Express Entry system in 2021-23?
Year	Targeted admissions
2021	108,500
2022	110,500
2023	113,750

Canada remains the most-accepting country for a migrant.

Express Entry Draws in 2021   Total draws so far: 7 ITAs issued so far: 38,657
Sl. No.	Draw No.	Invited	Date of Draw	Time of Draw	CRS cut-off	ITAs issued	Tie-breaking rule applied	For details
1	#171	PNP	January 6, 2021	14:39:02 UTC	CRS 813	250	November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC	Canada holds first Express Entry draw of 2021
2	#172	CEC	January 7, 2021	14:15:32 UTC	CRS 461	4,750	September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC	Express Entry: 4,750 invited with Canadian experience
3	#173	PNP	January 20, 2021	14:13:12 UTC	CRS 741	374	September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC	Express Entry: 374 invited with a PNP nomination
4	#174	CEC	January 21, 2021	14:22:20 UTC	CRS 454	4,626	July 23, 2020 at 17:32:00 UTC	Canada holds second Express Entry draw within 2 days
5	#175	PNP	February 10, 2021	14:31:18 UTC	CRS 720	654	August 14, 2020 at 06:51:00 UTC	Express Entry: 654 PNP candidates invited in the latest draw
6	#176	CEC	February 13, 2021	11:56:56 UTC	CRS 75	27,332	September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC	Express Entry: A historic 27,332 invited in a single draw
7	#177	PNP	March 08, 2021	13:53:21 UTC	CRS 739	671	February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC	--

Note. PNP: Provincial Nominee Program, CEC: Canadian Experience Class [CEC]

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